Wahome Gakuru
3rd(2nd elected) Governor of Nyeri County
In office
11 August 2017 – 7 November 2017
DeputyMutahi Kahiga
Preceded byWamathai Samuel Githaiga
Succeeded byMutahi Kahiga
Personal details
Born(1966-07-29)29 July 1966
Died7 November 2017(2017-11-07) (aged 51)
Thika, Kiambu County

Patrick Wahome Gakuru (29 July 1966 – 7 November 2017) was a Kenyan politician who served as the third governor of Nyeri County having been elected in August 2017 on a Jubilee party ticket alongside deputy governor, Mutahi Kahiga.[1] Gakuru studied economics at the University of Nairobi[2] He had two Masters and a PhD from Arizona State University, USA, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Willamette University, USA majoring in strategy, MBA from the University of Nairobi, Kenya majoring in Marketing and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from University of Nairobi.[3]

Gakuru died at Thika level 5 hospital on 7 November 2017 after a road accident at Kabati near Kenol along the Thika- Murang'a road. The cause of the accident was attributed to a burst tire.[4]

As per law, Gakuru was succeeded by his deputy, Mutahi Kahiga who took oath of office on 13 November 2017.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Wahome Gakuru biography. "The life of Wahome Gakuru". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Wahome Gakuru, WAMBUGU. "Kenya: Nyeri governor dies in a tragic accident". Kionjo. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Dr. Wahome Gakuru Biography, Career, Family and Death". Softkenya.com. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Prelim investigations show tyre burst to blame for Gakuru death » Capital News". Capital News. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "Mutahi Kahiga sworn-in as Nyeri governor after prayers". The Star. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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