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Nderitu Gachagua: Nyeri's first governor who built an empire

By Silas Nyamweya | Oct. 22, 2024

Nyeri County's first governor Nderitu Gachagua. (Courtesy)

James Nderitu Gachagua was Nyeri County's first governor after being elected in 2013 on a Grand National Unity party ticket. The University of Nairobi Building Economics graduate first served as Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency before contesting and winning the gubernatorial seat.

Prior to politics, Nderitu had had a long stint in public service. He had served in different capacities within government institutions and had built a good reputation as a result oriented and pragmatic personnel.

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