James Ondicho Gesami
James Ondicho Gesami is a Kenyan politician and physician who is currently the deputy governor of Nyamira County. He is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement and represented West Mugirango Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya following the 2007 Kenyan parliamentary election . He has served in various capacities within the Kenyan government, including as the Assistant Minister of Public Health & Sanitation. He is also husband to Rachel Mokaya Gesami, who is a well known professor.
Early life and education
Gesami studied medicine at the University of Nairobi, earning an MBChB degree and later a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine.Political career
Member of Parliament
Gesami was first elected as a Member of Parliament for West Mugirango in 2008 under the Orange Democratic Movement. He served until 2017.Assistant Minister of Public Health & Sanitation
Between 2008 and 2012, he served as the Assistant Minister of Public Health & Sanitation in the Cabinet.Gubernatorial Aspirant
In 2017, Gesami ran for the position of Governor of Nyamira County under The Independent Party but was unsuccessful.Professional career
Prior to his political career, Gesami held key medical administrative roles in the Ministry of Health (Kenya). He served as:- Head of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Provincial Medical Officer, Nyanza
- Provincial Medical Officer, Nairobi
- Head of Curative Services
Committee Memberships
- Member, Departmental Committee on Health
- Member, Catering and Health Club Committee
- Member, Committee on Powers and Privileges