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Patrick Wahome Gakuru (29 July 1966 – 7 November 2017) was a Kenyan politician who served as the third governor of Nyeri County having been elected in August 2017 on a Jubilee party ticket alongside deputy governor, Mutahi Kahiga. Gakuru studied commerce at the University of Nairobi He had two Masters and a PhD from Arizona State University, USA, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Willamette University, USA majoring in strategy, MBA from the University of Nairobi, Kenya majoring in Marketing and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from University of Nairobi.

Gakuru died at Thika level 5 hospital on 7 November 2017 after a road accident at Kabati near Kenol along the Thika- Murang'a road. The cause of the accident was attributed to a burst tire.

As per law, Gakuru was succeeded by his deputy, Mutahi Kahiga who took oath of office on 13 November 2017.

References

1. Wahome Gakuru biography. "The life of Wahome Gakuru". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
2. Wahome Gakuru, WAMBUGU. "Kenya: Nyeri governor dies in a tragic accident". Kionjo. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
3. "Dr. Wahome Gakuru Biography, Career, Family and Death". Softkenya.com. 17 August 2017. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
4. "Prelim investigations show tyre burst to blame for Gakuru death » Capital News". Capital News. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
5. "Mutahi Kahiga sworn-in as Nyeri governor after prayers". The Star. Retrieved 23 May 2021.

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