Irungu Nyakera Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Education, Wife, Family, Principal Secretary, Fired and Net Worth.

Irungu Nyakera Biography

Irungu Nyakera (Born Wilson Irungu Nyakera) is a Kenyan Principal Secretary, State Department of Transport in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development in the Republic of Kenya. He is charged with the formulation and oversight of the implementation of national policies on transport in Kenya. He assumed this position in late December 2015 after competitive recruitment by the Public Service Commission of Kenya and subsequent appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Irungu Nyakera Age

Nyakera is 38 years old as of 2020, he was born on 13 May 1982, in Murang’a, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on 13 May every year and his birth sign is Taurus.

Irungu Nyakera Height and Weight

Nyakera stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by.

However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Irungu Nyakera Education

Nyakera was enrolled to Class One in January 1989 at the prestigious Starehe Boys’ Centre and School in Nairobi on a full scholarship from Save the Children Fund Austria and Save the Children Fund British Columbia, Canada.

Courtesy of the scholarship, Nyakera’s education was uninterrupted by the demise of his mother and he sat for his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination in 1996, before joining Form One at the prestigious Starehe Boys’ Centre and School where he later served as School Captain.

He sat for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2000. In 2002, he worked as an untrained teacher at Nyahururu Elite Schools as he awaited to join university, he had secured a slot to join Nairobi University where he was to pursue medicine, but Dr Geoffrey William Griffin, Founder and then Director of Starehe Boys’ Centre and School, extended Nyakera a full scholarship to attend Deerfield Academy as a gap year student.

Nyakera joined Deerfield in 2002-2003 before joining Stanford University for his University Education under full scholarship from an anonymous sponsor.

He attended Stanford University in California USA from 2003-2007 graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering, Management Science, and Engineering (Finance and Decision Engineering option).

While at Stanford, Nyakera was involved in numerous Leadership positions and many extracurricular activities including being Founder of Stanford Africa Business Forum (currently in its 13th year and one of the top three largest American university annual African forums), Stanford Journal of Africa Studies (Sauti), among other achievements.

Irungu Nyakera Parents

Irungu Nyakera Siblings

Nyakera was born in Murang’a County to a single mother, Nancy Njoki Wairugu who later settled in Kinyago slums in Eastleigh of Nairobi area where she worked as a casual laborer.

In 1991, Nancy Njoki Wairugu’s mother passed away leaving behind Nyakera, then 8 years, and his two younger sisters, Joyce at 4 years and Eunice at 1 month old who were raised by their maternal grandparents.

Nyakera’s grandfather passed on in 1996 after a bout of cerebral malaria leaving him in the care of his grandmother, Joyce Wambui Wairugu.

Irungu Nyakera Wife

Speaking of his personal life, Nyakera is married to Maryanne, who was working in the UK at the time they met. The couple is blessed with four children.

Irungu Nyakera Salary

Details about Nyakera’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Irungu Nyakera Net Worth

Nyakera net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Nyakera has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Irungu Nyakera Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Irungu Nyakera.

Irungu Nyakera Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Wilson Irungu Nyakera
• Popular As: Irungu Nyakera
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Principal Secretary Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Race / Ethnicity: African
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Irungu Nyakera Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 38 (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Date of Birth: 13 May 1982
• Place of Birth: Murang’a, Kenya
• Birthday: May 13th

Irungu Nyakera Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Not Known
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Irungu Nyakera Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Nancy Njoki Wairugu
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Joyce and Eunice
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Maryanne
• Children: 4

Irungu Nyakera Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Principal Secretary Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure

Irungu Nyakera House and Cars

• Place of living: Nairobi, Kenya
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Irungu Nyakera Career

Speaking of his career, Nyakera began his career at Citigroup Investment Bank on Wall Street before moving to Canary Wharf in London, United Kingdom.

He relocated to Kenya after the economic downturn of the 2008 global economic turmoil and joined NIC Bank Group in their group subsidiary, NIC Capital, initially as a Senior Associate before working his way to Managing Director in 2009 at the age of 28.

Nyakera later moved back to London, the UK working with Frontier Markets Fund Managers as Regional Director of 18 countries within Sub Sahara Africa.

In 2014, Nyakera joined Equity Group Holdings as Managing Director of Equity Investment Bank. He led Equity Group Holdings as they acquired Procredit Bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Irungu Nyakera Principal Secretary (PS)

In 2015, Nyakera was appointed Principal Secretary (PS) of Transport in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure by His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya.

At 33, Nyakera became the youngest Principal Secretary the country had appointed since the post-independence appointments for the same position.

In 2017, Nyakera was re-assigned to the Ministry of Devolution and Planning as the Principal Secretary for Planning and Statistics. In June 2020 Nyakera was appointed to serve in the tea steering committee by the Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture, Kenya.

Irungu Nyakera Fired 

Irungu Nyakera Sacked

In May 2020, the former Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Devolution Planning and the Arid and Semi-Arid Area Lands (ASALs) Irungu Nyakera has claimed that his excellence in service delivery made Uhuru Kenyatta sack him.

He reported was not reappointed by Uhuru due to his excellent, notable, and stellar 100% performance and service delivery. He sarcastically warned individuals working in public offices that excellent performance is not a good thing in government.

The former NIC now merged to NCBA’s bank managing director said he was warned by an unnamed Cabinet Secretary not to outdo others in government but overlooked the advice.

The Stanford University graduate noted that his focus on service delivery and detachment to politics also contributed to his being shoved out of government.

“My stellar 100% performance was the reason I was re-appointed. I have learnt that performance is not a good thing when in government. Had I then read “48 Laws Of Power by Robert Green”, I would certainly have been re-appointed. I made huge mistakes – I tried to over-perform,” said Nyakera.

According to Nyakera, the CS who noted his commitment to excellent service delivery had advised him that the government has no superstars and whoever tries to be one never lasts longer in office.

“The CS cautioned me a little too late. They told me there is no superstar in government. I trusted some people too much, I outshone others, said more than necessary and this made me appear perfect. I was young and came from nowhere as I didn’t have a godfather,” he said.

He, however, stated he had no scores to settle with the government since Uhuru had honored him by appointing him to work in his administration but reiterated it was important for Kenyans to speak and make Kenya a better country.

Irungu Nyakera with former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri during a past event.

“I don’t criticize the government to settle scores – actually I have no scores to settle as I was truly honored to have been appointed by the president. But if we all keep quiet when our voices can help build a better Kenya, we will not be remembered as honorable. We will have failed. As such, I will always raise my voice, but always respectfully,” he added.

The Starehe Boys Centre alumni were dismissed along with 11 other Principal Secretaries when Uhuru named his second-term Cabinet in January 2018.

Nyakera who said new doors had opened for him is the current Chairperson of Political Parties Liaison Committee and a Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Party of Kenya.

Irungu Nyakera Foundation

Irungu Nyakera Foundation is a private organization whose main activity is a charity and supporting the well being of Kenyans without distinction of tribe, race, sex, or creed, it mainly sponsors football events.

Irungu Nyakera news

Two PSs sucked into Sh21bn dams probe

Detectives have shifted their focus from Treasury in the Sh21 billion dam probe to two implementing ministries in what has now sucked in two principal secretaries.

The Star has established that the Sh7.8 billion advanced payment to Italian firm CMC di Ravenna for the construction of Arror and Kimwarer dams was triggered by Kerio Valley Development Authority chiefs and two former PS.

These are former Devolution and Planning PS Irungu Nyakera and ex-East African Community PS Susan Koech.

The details emerged after DCI boss George Kinoti summoned three more CS: Mwangi Kiunjuri who was the minister when the two deals were signed, his successor Eugene Wamalwa and Water CS Simon Cherugui.

Letters in our possession indicate that Nyakera and Koech wrote to Treasury PS Kamau Thugge on different dates seeking the release of advance payment to CMC di Ravenna following requests from KVDA.

Koech wrote a letter to Thugge on October 5, 2018, asking the Treasury PS to release Sh3.5 billion as advance payment to the contractor in respect of Kimwarer dam.

“The purpose of this letter is to forward relevant documents as submitted by Kerio Valley Development Authority to facilitate the advance payment of USD 33, 663,324.59 equivalent to Ksh 3, 485, 500, 628.04,” Koech wrote.

Koech who has since been moved to the Ministry of Wildlife said in her letter that “the contractor is entitled to 15 percent advance payment as stipulated in clause 14.2 of the contract.”

Some of the instruments of payments that were forwarded to the Treasury PS to facilitate the release of the down payment included a payment voucher, the bank guarantee of an equivalent amount, the interim payment certificate, proforma invoice, and contract agreement.

On his part, Nyakera who has since been hounded out of office, wrote to Thugge on December 21, 2017, asking him to release Sh4.6 billion for the construction of the Kimwarer dam.

“This is, therefore, to request your office to execute the payments,” Nyakera wrote.

He went on: “Please note that according to the contract design, completion of works and remedying of any defects will be done at a price of USD 277,407, 605.50 (Sh28bn) excluding taxes.”

Nyakera has however distanced himself from the matter saying that he was already out of office when the payments were executed.

“I cannot ask for payment when there is no budget. Period. For the period I was PS Planning (2017/2018), our total department budget including and all our over 10 SAGAs was a paltry 5bn (once you remove CDF of 31bn), Nyakera said.

He added; “I was not a PS on 21 December 2018 when the Star claims I signed such documents and that the payments for Arror/ Kimwarer were done in 2018/19 financial year, a period when I was not a PS!”

Frequently Asked Questions About Irungu Nyakera

Who is Irungu Nyakera?

Irungu Nyakera (Born Wilson Irungu Nyakera) is a Kenyan Principal Secretary, State Department of Transport in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development in the Republic of Kenya. He is charged with the formulation and oversight of the implementation of national policies on transport in Kenya. He assumed this position in late December 2015 after competitive recruitment by the Public Service Commission of Kenya and subsequent appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

How old is Irungu Nyakera?

Nyakera is an American national born on 13^th May 1982, in Murang’a, Kenya.

How tall is Irungu Nyakera?

Nyakera stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Irungu Nyakera married?

Yes, he is married to Maryanne and together they have four children. The couple resides in Nairobi, Kenya together with their children.

How much is Irungu Nyakera worth?

Nyakera has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

How much does Irungu Nyakera make?

Details about Nyakera’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Nyakera live?

He is a resident of Nairobi, Kenya, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Nyakera dead or alive?

Nyakera is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Nyakera Now?

Nyakera is pursuing his career, working as the Principal Secretary Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

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