About John Henry Okwanyo
Lived 1928 – 1994 (aged 65–66). John Henry Okwanyo was a Kenyan politician.
John Henry Okwanyo was a politician from Kenya. He served in the government and cabinet of Daniel arap Moi, Kenya's second president, for many years. During this time, he held the post of member of parliament for the Larger Migori constituency (1963 – 1992) and the portfolios of Minister of Energy.
Early life and education Hon. Okwanyo was born in South Nyanza in 1928 and received his early education at Nyamome Primary, Kisii High School between 1946 and 1950 before joining the Medical Training Centre (MTC), Nairobi, where he qualified as a radiographer in 1953. His mother is Hellen Nyachieo who hails from Waswetta and Father Noah Biko a Jakatiga.
Political career Mr Okwanyo was first elected to Parliament in 1963 to represent Migori. He was appointed an Assistant Minister for Foreign affairs in 1969 and then as Minister of Commerce & Industry in 1979 before moving to head the Ministry of Energy from 1980 to 1982. Hon. John Okwanyo was a member of the World Anti-Communist League and he represented Kenya in the 12th conference held in Seoul, Korea.
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Who was John Henry Okwanyo?
Kenyan politician
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John Henry Okwanyo was born in 1928 in Migori.
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John Henry Okwanyo died in 1994 in Kenya, Nairobi.
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John Henry Okwanyo was a politician.
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