Francis Kimemia
Governor Francis Thuita Kimemia EGH, CBS, HSC (born 27 October 1957) is a Kenyan administrator, politician, securocrat, bureaucrat, and seasonally appointed civil servant.
Early life[edit]
Kimemia was born in Gituamba village, Central Province, Kenya, to ex-councillor Mr. Joseph Kimemia Migwi HSC, and Mrs. Maria Nunga Kimemia (nee Thuita).[1]
Education[edit]
He attended HGM Uplands Primary School (1964–1970) for Eastern African Certificate of Primary Education (EACPE), Nyandarua High School (1971–1974) for Eastern African Certificate of Education (EACE), and Kagumo High School (1975–1976) for the Eastern African Advance Certificate of Education (EAACE). He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Government & Literature, Second Class Honors, Upper Division (1978–1980) from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelors of Arts in Public Administration, First Class Honors, (1981–1983) from Moi University, a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, First Class Honors, (1986–1989) from the University of Nairobi, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration, (1999–2004) from Eastern Southern African Management Institute.[2]
Career[edit]
Family[edit]
He is married to Ambassador Ann Wangui Thuita, Mrs. (nee Wanjohi). They have four children: Abraham Kimemia Thuita, Sarah Mariah Nunga Thuita, David Wanjohi Thuita, and Consolata Njeri Thuita.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Sugow, Abdikadir (30 June 2013). "What you didn't know about Cabinet Secretary Francis Kimemia". Standard Media Group. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ^ "Francis Kimemia". Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ^ BARASA, LUCAS; EDITH FORTUNATE (22 December 2012). "Kimemia confirmed Head of Civil Service". Nation Media Group. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ^ Munyeki, James. "Entertainment News - I'm eyeing Nyandarua governor's seat — Francis Kimemia". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 18 March 2016.