Davis Chirchir Biography
Davis Chirchir is a Kenyan politician who was born and brought up in Cheptigit, Kericho County, Kenya. He is currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. On 27 September 2022, he was appointed by President William Ruto as the cabinet secretary in Charge of Energy and Petroleum, the same ministry he was appointed to by former president Uhuru Kenyatta.
Chirchir started his career as an IT professional, eventually becoming a senior manager at Telkom Kenya (formerly Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation). He served as the Director of Information Technology for the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) from 2008 to 2013.
Chirchir was the Secretary-General of the United Republican Party (URP) from 2011 to 2013 and played a key role in the Jubilee Party’s success in the 2013 and 2017 general elections. He served as Uhuru Kenyatta’s Chief Presidential Agent in the 2017 elections.
10 Quick Facts About Davis Chirchir
- Name: Davis Chirchir
- Age: 64 Years (As of 2024)
- Birthday: 1960
- Zodiac Sign: Not Known
- Height: Average
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Politician and Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: Ksh.482 Million
Davis Chirchir Age
Chirchir is 64 years old as of 2024, he was born in 1960 in Cheptigit, Kericho, Kenya. His birthday is publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.
Davis Chirchir Height
Chirchir stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Early Life and Education
Chirchir was born in 1960 in Cheptigit, Kericho County. He went to Kericho High School from 1974 to 1978. He completed Form 6 (advanced level studies) in 1979-1980. He attended the University of Nairobi, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Physics in 1985. This demonstrates his early aptitude for both theoretical and practical applications in these fields.
Chirchir pursued a postgraduate diploma in Tele-traffic Engineering, further specializing in managing communication network traffic. He obtained a Master’s of Business Administration in International Management from Royal Holloway School of Management, University of London.
Davis Chirchir Family, Parents
Chirchir was born and raised by his parents in Kericho. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Davis’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Davis Chirchir Wife
Chirchir is currently married to his wife Dr. Betty Chirchir, the daughter of the late Ambassador Ernest Lang’at and the late Mama Ludiah Cherotich Lang’at. They are blessed with four children.
Davis Chirchir Net Worth
Chirchir has an estimated net worth of Ksh.482 million dollars as of 2024. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a politician and cabinet secretary for Energy and Petroleum. Through his various sources of income, Davis has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Davis Chirchir Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chirchir.
Davis Chirchir Wiki
- Full Names: Davis Chirchir
- Popular As: Chirchir
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician and Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: Black
- Tribe: Kalenjin
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Davis Chirchir Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 64 years (2024)
- Zodiac Sign: Not Available
- Date of Birth: 1960
- Place of Birth: Cheptigit, Kericho County, Kenya
- Birthday: Not Available
Davis Chirchir Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Davis Chirchir Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Dr. Betty Chirchir
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Four (4)
Davis Chirchir Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Ksh.482 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Politician and Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum
Davis Chirchir Political Career
The technocrat started his career at the defunct Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC). He rose through the ranks to become the general manager. Chirchir moved on to Telkom Kenya as a senior manager. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as the secretary general for the United Democratic Party (URP).
He was appointed to the cabinet in 2013, a position he enjoyed until he was implicated in corrupt dealings. Chirchir previously worked as the Information Technology director at the now defunct Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC).
During the 2017 disputed general elections, he was once again thrust into the limelight after Hon. Raila Odinga accused him of tampering with the servers in order to ensure president Uhuru’s win. At the time, the president had appointed him chief presidential agent.
During the preparations for the 2022 general elections, he was appointed the Chief of Staff at the Office of the deputy president, William Ruto. The announcement was confirmed by Dr. William Ruto’s spokesperson, Emmanuel Talam.
This position fell vacant following the death of Ken Osinde who passed away while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
CS position
The president loyalist was named Energy cabinet secretary on 27th September 2022.
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