James Mwangi Gakuya

James Mwangi Gakuya (born 24 December 1967) is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Embakasi North Constituency in Nairobi County. He was first elected in the 2013 Kenyan general election and has been re-elected in subsequent elections.^[1]

Gakuya attended Makomboki Primary School and later Shaurimoyo Secondary School. He subsequently studied at Kenya Methodist University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.^[2]

Before entering politics, Gakuya worked in both public and private sector institutions, including Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company and Makomboki Tea Factory.^[2]

Gakuya began his political career in 2002 when he was elected as a councillor for Muthurwa Ward in the former Nairobi City Council. He served in that role until 2013.^[1]

In 2013, Gakuya was elected as Member of Parliament for Embakasi North Constituency, a constituency created following the reorganisation of electoral boundaries.^[3]

He has since been re-elected in subsequent general elections.^[1]

In the National Assembly of Kenya, Gakuya has served on various committees, including those dealing with trade, health, and regional integration.^[1]

Embakasi North Constituency is one of the constituencies in Nairobi County. It includes areas such as Kariobangi North and Dandora.^[4]

Gakuya maintains a relatively private personal life. Publicly available information about his family and personal affairs is limited.

• Embakasi North Constituency
• National Assembly of Kenya