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John Nyagarama
Nyagarama (1946 – 18 December 2020), formally known as John Obiero Nyagarama, was a Kenyan politician. He was the first Governor of Nyamira County, deputised by Amos Nyaribo. He was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement and was elected in March 2013, subsequently retaining his seat for a second term beginning August 2017. Early life and education Nyagarama was born in Nyakemincha, Nyamira, Nyamira County in 1946. He received his primary school education at Nyakemincha Primary School in West Mugirango Constituency. His O-levels were taken at Maseno School and his A-levels at Kisii High School. He then attended the University of Nairobi where he earned a bachelor's degree in literature. Professional career Having graduated from the University of Nairobi, Nyagarama worked as a teacher at Nduru Boys Secondary School from 1975 to 1976. He then taught at Nyansiongo Boys High School until 1978, when he transferred to Menyenya High School. He was among the first to teach there ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyamira County
Nyamira County is a county in the former Nyanza Province of Kenya. It shares common boundaries with what was known as Nyamira District. The main cash crops grown are bananas and tea. The county has a population of 605,576 (2019 census). Its capital and largest town is Nyamira, with an urban population of around 41,668 (2009 census) Nyamira County borders Kisii County to the East, Bomet and Kericho counties to the West, Homa Bay County to the North. Physical and topical features County lies between above the sea level. Permanent rivers include Sondu, Eaka, Kijauri, Kemera, Charachani, Gucha (Kuja), Bisembe, Mogonga, Chirichiro, Ramacha and Egesagane and all of them drain water to lake victoria. Climatic conditions The county has a temperature range between . Annual rainfall ranges between . long start December to June in and short rain seasons from June and July to November. Demographics The county has a population of 605,576 of which 290,907 are male, 314,656 are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
