James Nyamweya

Hon James Nyamweya
Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament
Personal details
Born(1927-12-28)28 December 1927
Kisii, Kenya
Died25 September 1995(1995-09-25) (aged 67)
Resting placeMatutu home in Borabu
Political partyDemocratic Party of Kenya
SpouseTabitha Moige Nyamweya
RelationsPeter Nyamweya (brother)
Andrew Nyamweya (brother)
David Nyamweya (brother)
John Nyamweya (brother)
Samson Nyamweya (brother)
Milka Nyamweya (sister)
Ruth Nyamweya (sister)
ChildrenCharles Ratemo
Rebecca Masese
Joyce Bochere
George Omari
Kenyalyn Monyenche
Mary Nyaboke
James Ogendi
Christopher Nyambane
Paul Nyamweya
Parent(s)Louis Manyange (Mother) (
Paul Nyamweya (Father)
Alma materKing's College London
ProfessionLawyer

James Nyamweya (28 December 1927 – 25 September 1995) was a Kenyan politician who served in ministerial, parastatal, and political party leadership positions in both the Kenyatta and Moi governments from 1965 to 1995.[citation needed] He was Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs,[1] Assistant Minister in the Office of the President,[2] Minister of State in charge of External Affairs Foreign Minister, Minister of State in charge of Provincial Administration,[3] Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Minister for Works, Minister for Power and Communication, Minister for Labour, Chairman Electoral Boundaries Commission, and National Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party.

  1. ^ Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard). 23 July – 29 November 1963.
  2. ^ Kenya Gazette. 28 December 1965.
  3. ^ Abuga, Eric. "Kisii honours home heroes on Mashujaa Day". The Standard. Retrieved 23 May 2021.

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