Irungu Nyakera Biography
Irungu Nyakera was a Kenyan Principal Secretary, of the State Department of Transport in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development in the Republic of Kenya. He was delegated with the formulation and oversight of the implementation of national policies on transport in Kenya.
He assumed this position in late December 2015 after competitive recruitment by the Public Service Commission of Kenya and subsequent appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
10 Quick Facts About Irungu Nyakera
- Name: Wilson Irungu Nyakera
- Age: 41 Years Old
- Birthday: 13 May
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Height: Average
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Principal Secretary, of the State Department of Transport
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Sh 765,000-Sh 874.500
- Net worth: Sh35 million
Irungu Nyakera Age
Nyakera is 41 years old. He was born on 13 May 1982, in Murang’a County, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on 13 May every year and his birth sign is Taurus.
Irungu Nyakera Height
Nyakera stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature of 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 are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Irungu Nyakera Weight
Nyakera has moderate weight. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Early Life and Education
Irungu was born on 13 May 1982, in Murang’a County, Kenya. He was enrolled in Class One in January 1989 at the prestigious Starehe Boys’ Centre and School in Nairobi on a full scholarship from Save the Children Fund Austria and Save the Children Fund British Columbia, Canada. Courtesy of the scholarship, Nyakera’s education was uninterrupted by the death of his mother and he sat for his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination in 1996.
Nyakera then joined Form One at the prestigious Starehe Boys’ Centre and School where he thereafter served as School Captain. He sat for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2000. In 2002, he worked as an untrained teacher at Nyahururu Elite Schools as he awaited to enter university, he had secured a slot to join Nairobi University where he was to pursue medicine, but Dr Geoffrey William Griffin, Founder and then Director of Starehe Boys’ Centre and School, extended Nyakera a full scholarship to attend Deerfield Academy as a gap year student.
Nyakera joined Deerfield in 2002-2003 before joining Stanford University for his University Education under full scholarship from an anonymous sponsor. He attended Stanford University in California USA from 2003-2007 graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering, Management Science, and Engineering (Finance and Decision Engineering option).
Rise to Fame
Irungu is well known as the Kenyan Principal Secretary, of the State Department of Transport in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development in the Republic of Kenya.
Irungu Nyakera Parents
Nyakera was born in Murang’a County to a single mother, Nancy Njoki Wairugu who subsequently settled in Kinyago slums in Eastleigh of the Nairobi area where she worked as a casual laborer. In 1991, Nancy Njoki Wairugu’s mother passed away departing behind Nyakera, then 8 years old, and his two younger sisters, Joyce at 4 years and Eunice at 1 month old who were raised by their maternal grandparents.
Nyakera’s grandfather passed on in 1996 after a bout of cerebral malaria leaving him in the care of his grandmother, Joyce Wambui Wairugu.
Irungu Nyakera Siblings
Irungu spent his childhood alongside his two younger sisters, Joyce and Eunice.
Irungu Nyakera Wife
Nyakera is married to his lovely wife Maryanne, who was working in the UK at the time they met. The couple is blessed with four children.
Irungu Nyakera Salary
Nyakera received an average monthly salary of between Sh 765,000 and Sh 874.500. This is Per our average wage estimates for a Principal Secretary, of the State Department of Transport in the Kenya. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.
Irungu Nyakera Net Worth
Nyakera has an estimated net worth of Sh35 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Principal Secretary Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Through his various sources of income, Irungu has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Irungu Nyakera Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Irungu Nyakera.
Irungu Nyakera Wiki
- Full Names: Wilson Irungu Nyakera
- Popular As: Irungu Nyakera
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Principal Secretary Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: Agikuyu
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Irungu Nyakera Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 41 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 13 May 1982
- Place of Birth: Murang’a, Kenya
- Birthday: May 13th
Irungu Nyakera Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Irungu Nyakera Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Nancy Njoki Wairugu
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Joyce and Eunice
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Maryanne
- Children: 4
Irungu Nyakera’s Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Sh35 million
- Salary: Sh 765,000-Sh 874.500
- Source of Income: Principal Secretary Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Career
Speaking of his career, Nyakera began his career at Citigroup Investment Bank on Wall Street before moving to Canary Wharf in London, United Kingdom. He relocated to Kenya after the economic downturn of the 2008 global economic turmoil and joined NIC Bank Group in their group subsidiary, NIC Capital, initially as a Senior Associate before working his way to Managing Director in 2009 at the age of 28.
Nyakera later moved back to London, the UK working with Frontier Markets Fund Managers as Regional Director of 18 countries within Sub Sahara Africa. In 2014, Nyakera joined Equity Group Holdings as Managing Director of Equity Investment Bank. He led Equity Group Holdings as they acquired Procredit Bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Irungu Nyakera Principal Secretary (PS)
In 2015, Nyakera was appointed Principal Secretary (PS) of Transport in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure by His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya. At 33, Nyakera became the youngest Principal Secretary the country had appointed since the post-independence appointments for the same position.
In 2017, Nyakera was re-assigned to the Ministry of Devolution and Planning as the Principal Secretary for Planning and Statistics. In June 2020 Nyakera was appointed to serve in the tea steering committee by the Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture, Kenya.
Irungu Nyakera Fired
In May 2020, the former Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Devolution Planning and the Arid and Semi-Arid Area Lands (ASALs) Irungu Nyakera claimed that his excellence in service delivery made Uhuru Kenyatta sack him. He reported was not reappointed by Uhuru due to his excellent, notable, and stellar 100% performance and service delivery. He sarcastically warned individuals working in public offices that excellent performance is not a good thing in government.
The former NIC now merged to NCBA’s bank managing director said he was warned by an unnamed Cabinet Secretary not to outdo others in government but overlooked the advice. The Stanford University graduate noted that his focus on service delivery and detachment to politics also contributed to his being shoved out of government.
“My stellar 100% performance was the reason I was re-appointed. I have learnt that performance is not a good thing when in government. Had I then read “48 Laws Of Power by Robert Green”, I would certainly have been re-appointed. I made huge mistakes – I tried to over-perform,” said Nyakera.
According to Nyakera, the CS who noted his commitment to excellent service delivery had advised him that the government has no superstars and whoever tries to be one never lasts longer in office. “The CS cautioned me a little too late. They told me there is no superstar in government. I trusted some people too much, I outshone others, said more than necessary and this made me appear perfect. I was young and came from nowhere as I didn’t have a godfather,” he said.
He, however, stated he had no scores to settle with the government since Uhuru had honored him by appointing him to work in his administration but reiterated it was important for Kenyans to speak and make Kenya a better country.
Irungu Nyakera Foundation
Irungu Nyakera Foundation is a private organization whose main activity is a charity and supporting the well being of Kenyans without distinction of tribe, race, sex, or creed, it mainly sponsors football events.
Final Thoughts
Mr. Irungu’s journey from academic excellence to leadership in finance and government exemplifies the power of perseverance and diverse skill acquisition. His commitment to education, professional growth, and community engagement inspires others to pursue excellence, embrace lifelong learning, and give back to society.
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