Kanani kega biography of michael

  • kanani kega biography of michael

    • James Mathenge Kanini

    Kenyan politician

    James Mathenge Kanini (born 1972) is a Kenyan politician,[1] popularly known as Kanini Kega.[2][3] He was the former Member of Parliament for Kieni Constituency representing the Jubilee coalition.[4]

    Early life and education

    Kanini was born on  31 October 1972 in Watuka village, Kieni, Nyeri County.[5] He attended Muthuini Primary School and Chinga Boys High School for his secondary education.[6] In 1998, he graduated from University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[1]

    Political career

    Kanini first showed interest in the Kieni parliamentary seat in the 2002 General Election. It was during the campaign period ahead of the 2002 Elections that he got the name Kanini Kega (which means 'young and good' in Gikuyu), a name Kanini said was given to him by the electorate.[7] He lost the parliamentary seat twice in 2002 and 2007, befo