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Wamathai Samuel Githaiga

b. 1951

Kenyan politician

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About Wamathai Samuel Githaiga

Born 1951. Wamathai Samuel Githaiga is a Kenyan politician.

Wamathai Samuel Githaiga is a Kenyan politician who served as the 2nd governor of Nyeri County He assumed office on 24 February 2017 after the death of Nderitu Gachagua. He served as deputy governor to Gachagua having been elected on a GNU party ticket in the 2013 Kenyan General elections. Wamathai assumed office as per the Governor succession act of the Kenyan Constitution.

Gachagua died while undergoing treatment at a London hospital, United Kingdom.

Born in Muruguru Village, Nyeri County. Githaiga is a graduate of the University of Nairobi and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Wamathai was defeated by Dr Wahome Gakuru in the 2017 general election and has since retired from active politics

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Important facts

Born
29 July 1951
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kenya
Education
University of Nairobi
Positions held
Governor of Nyeri County

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Wamathai Samuel Githaiga was born on 29 July 1951.

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Wamathai Samuel Githaiga is a politician.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wamathai Samuel Githaiga

· Wikidata: Q28837057

· DBpedia: Wamathai Samuel Githaiga

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