James Ole Kiyiapi
| Professor James Ole Kiyiapi | |
|---|---|
| Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education | |
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In office 2010–2012 | |
| Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Medical Services | |
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In office 2008–2010 | |
| Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources | |
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In office 2006–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 May 1961 Trans Mara District, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | RBK |
| Alma mater |
Moi University (BSc), (MSc) University of Toronto (PhD) |
| Profession | Professor |
| Positions | Lecturer, Moi University (1994–2006) |
James Ole Kiyiapi was a 2013 Kenyan Presidential candidate for the Restore and Build Kenya Party. He lost.
Early life
James Ole Kiyiapi was born on 17 May 1961 at Osupuko Location Transmara District, Kenya.[1] His was a humble background. His father, Daudi ole Kapur belonged to the Ilnyangusi age set and had two wives with Kiyiapi’s mother, Naomi being the second. Kiyiapi is the last born of Naomi’s six children. As a boy, he grew up herding his fathers flock and lived a typical village life.
Career
[2] Prior to entering the race for the presidency of Kenya he served as a permanent secretary in the Ministries of Education and Local Government.[3] He also previously served as an associate professor at Moi University.[4]
References
- ↑ "JAMES KIYIAPI". whoiswho.co.ke. Retrieved 10 Feb 2013.
- ↑ Wanambisi, Labam (8 July 2012). "Kenya: Presidential Candidates Hunt for Votes in the Counties". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
- ↑ http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Kiyiapi+to+quit+PS+post+this+week/-/1064/1386866/-/9aa2xtz/-/ Kiyiapi to Quit Post This Week
- ↑ "JAMES KIYIAPI". whoiswho.co.ke. Retrieved 10 Feb 2013.
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