James Nyikal Biography
James Nyikal is a Kenyan politician and the current member of Paliament (MP) representing Seme constituency in Kisumu county. He is a member of Orange Democratic Movement and a Coalition Member for Reforms & Democracy.
Facts About James Nyikal
- Name: Nyikal, James Wambura
- Age: He was born on 22nd June 1951.
- Political Party: Orange Democratic Movement ( ODM )
- Constituency: Seme constituency
- Telephone: 0722753456 / 0735481037
- Mobile:
- Email: jwnyikal@yahoo.com
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- Website:
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James Nyikal Job History
2008 → September 2012 : Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development
2003 → 2008 : Director of Medical Services of Ministry of Medical Services
1990 → 1999 : Vice Chair of Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
1987 → 1996: Paediatrician at Kenyatta National Hospital
1987 → 1996 : Lecturer of University of Nairobi (Faculty of Medicine)
1990 → March 1992 : Registrar of Emergency Transport Services, Victoria, Australia
1987 → 1990 : Member of Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
1984 → 1987 : Paediatrician at Kisii District Hospital
1980 → 1984 : Senior House Officer (Paediatrics) of Kenyatta National Hospital
1978 → 1980 : Medical Officer at Homa Bay District Hospital
1977 → 1978 : Medical Officer-Intern at Nyanza General Hospital
James Nyikal Education
- Date: 1990-1992
- Education Institution: Monash Medical Center, Australia
- Qualification: Fellowship in Newborn Medicine
- Date: 1981-1994
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi
- Qualification: Master of Medicine (M.MED) (Pediatrics & Child Health)
- Date: 1972-1966
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi
- Qualification: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MbChB)
- Date: 1970-1971
- Education Institution: Nakuru High School
- Qualification: East Africa Advanced Certificate of Education – ‘A’ Level Certificate
- Date: 1966-1969
- Education Institution: Onjiko Secondary School
- Qualification: Kenya Certificate of Education – ‘O’ Level Certificate
- Date: 1959-1966
- Education Institution: Ngere Primary School
- Qualification: Certificate of Primary Education
Membership to Committees
Date: 2017 To date
Committee: Departmental Committee on Health
Position Held: Member
Date: 2013-2017
Committee: Budget & Appropriations Committee
Position Held: Member
Date: 2013-2017
Committee: Departmental Committee on Health
Position Held: Member
James Nyikal Age
He was born on 22nd June 1951. He is 51 years old as of 2019.
James Nyikal Family
James Parents, Brothers and Sisters
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Wife
James likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
James Nyikal Salary
According to our reliable source, an MP in Kenya earn a monthly basic taxable salary of Kshs. 532,500 and a number of allowances, meaning each member get an average minimum gross salary of Ksh1,378, 000. The allowances include mileage, sitting and responsibility perks.
Besides their salaries, Members of Parliament are entitled to a mortgage loan, car loan and medical cover facility. It is noteworthy that the mortgage and car facilities are loan facilities that are granted to Members of Parliament on interest and payable within five years being their term of office.
James Nyikal Net Worth
Working as an MP, there is no doubt James earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
James Nyikal Political Positions
Current Political Positions
Started 10th March 2013 : Member of Parliament for Seme
Started 13th February 2013 : Coalition Member for Reforms & Democracy
Started September 2012 : Member of Orange Democratic Movement
Previous Political Positions
September 2012 → 4th March 2013 : Aspirant Member of Parliament for Seme
Frequently Asked Questions About James Nyikal
Who is James Nyikal?
James Nyikal is a Kenyan politician and the current member of Paliament (MP) representing Seme constituency in Kisumu county.
How old is James Nyikal?
He was born on 22nd June 1951. He is 51 years old as of 2019.
Is James Nyikal married?
James likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
James Nyikal Salary?
According to our reliable source, an MP in Kenya earn a monthly basic taxable salary of Kshs. 532,500 and a number of allowances, meaning each member get an average minimum gross salary of Ksh1,378, 000. The allowances include mileage, sitting and responsibility perks.
How much is James Nyikal net worth?
James has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Where does James Nyikal live?
Because of security reasons, Nyikal has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Where is James Nyikal now?
He is the current MP for Seme constituency in Kisumu county.
Overview of a Members of Parliament in Kenya
Kenya has a total of 349 Members of Parliament; 290 elected from the constituencies, 47 women elected from the counties and 12 members nominated by parliamentary political parties to represent special interests of youth, persons with disabilities and workers. The speaker serves as an ex-official member.
Responsibilities of Member Parliament
- Representation: Acts on your behalf on issues of concern to you & the nation.
- Oversight: Controls budget, oversees the presidency, ministries and parastatals plus appointments.
- Legislation: Develops or contributes to lawmaking.
- CDF: Runs the Constituency Development Fund.
Qualifications for Election as an MP
A person is eligible for election as a member of Parliament if the person
- is registered as a voter;
- satisfies any educational, moral and ethical requirements prescribed by this Constitution or by an Act of Parliament
- is nominated by a political party, or is an independent candidate who is supported by at least one thousand registered voters in the constituency
Disqualifications for Election as an MP
A person is disqualified from being elected a member of Parliament if the person
- is a State officer or other public officer, other than a member of Parliament;
- has, at any time within the five years immediately preceding the date of election, held office as a member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission;
- has not been a citizen of Kenya for at least the ten years immediately preceding the date of the election;
- is a member of a county assembly;
- is of unsound mind;
- is an undischarged bankrupt;
- is subject to a sentence of imprisonment of at least six months, as at the date of registration as a candidate, or at the date of election; (A person is not disqualified unless all possibility of appeal or review of the relevant sentence or decision has been exhausted)
- is found, in accordance with any law, to have misused or abused a State office or public office or in any way to have contravened Chapter Six.pf the Kenyan constitution
James Nyikal Social Media
https://twitter.com/jwnyikal
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