About James Gichuru
Lived 1914 – 1982 (aged 67–68). James Gichuru was a Kenyan politician and minister.
James Samuel Gìchūrū (1914–1982) was a Kenyan politician. He was a Minister of Finance, Minister of Defence and a former member of parliament for Limuru Constituency. He was among the founders of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) party in 1960 as well as its acting chairman (for jailed Jomo Kenyatta) to 1961.
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Who was James Gichuru?
Kenyan politician
When was James Gichuru born?
James Gichuru was born in 1914 in British Kenya, Kiambu, Thogoto.
When did James Gichuru die?
James Gichuru died in 1982.
What was James Gichuru's occupation?
James Gichuru was a politician and minister.
What nationality was James Gichuru?
James Gichuru was Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Gichuru. https://biography.guide/james-gichuru/
MLA: "James Gichuru." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-gichuru/.
Chicago: "James Gichuru." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-gichuru/.
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