James Gichuru
James Samuel Gichuru (1914–1982) was a Kenyan politician. He was a minister for Finance,[1] Minister for Defence[2] and a former member of parliament for the Limuru Constituency.[3] He was among the founders of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) party in 1960 as well as its acting chairman (for jailed Jomo Kenyatta) to 1961.[4][5][6]
James Gichuru | |
|---|---|
| Acting Chairman of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) | |
| In office 1960–1961 | |
| Succeeded by | Jomo Kenyatta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Gichuru 1914 Thogoto, Kiambu |
| Died | 1982 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | Kenya African National Union (KANU) |
| Profession | Politician |
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