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The UNTOLD STORY of the late Nyamira Governor Nyagarama from Nyakemincha, Maseno school, University Nairobi, Tea politics NYAGARAMA THE MAN John Obiero 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 Having graduated from the University of Nairobi, N...

Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama dies aged 74 Friday December 18 2020 His family said that he had breathing problems after his lungs collapsed. Governor Nyagarama had been leading campaigns aimed at curbing the virus in his county, urging residents to follow guidelines issued by the government through the Health ministry. Nyamira Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo contracted Covid-19 at the beginning of November and was treated at various hospitals in Nairobi for three weeks. Nyamira Governor Joh...

Nyagarama Life and Times - From Teacher to Governor File photo of Late Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama. Leaders from across the country led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiangi have lauded the late governor as a visionary and brave leader. "Devastated by the news of the death of my Governor John Nyangarama. He was a gentle and kind soul. A real mzee and elder in the community who defended the rights of his people. My condolences to his family and the people of Nyamira County," Matian...

Opposition leader Raila Odinga and Interior CS Fred Matiang’i have also shared their condolences. Uhuru in his message eulogized the 74- year-old governor as a distinguished and true servant of the people. He was also a friendly, approachable, wise, witty, and kind leader, the President noted. President Kenyatta has mourned Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama, who passed away Friday morning, as a distinguished and true servant of the people whose contribution to the development of the tea sector ...