Njenga Karume

Dr. Hon. James Njenga Karūme
In office
1974–2007
PresidentMwai Kibaki
Minister for Special Programs in the Office of the President
In office
June 2004 – December 2006
PresidentMwai Kibaki
Minister for State Defence
In office
14 December 2005 – December 2007
PresidentMwai Kibaki
Preceded byChris Murungaru
Succeeded byMohamed Yusuf Haji
Member of Parliament
for Kiambaa
In office
1979–2007
Preceded byMbiyu Koinange
Succeeded byStanley Mūnga Githunguri
Personal details
Born1929 (1929)
Died24 February 2012(2012-02-24) (aged 82–83)
CitizenshipKenyan
PartyKenya African National Union (1976–1991)
Democratic Party (1991–2002)
Kenya African National Union (2002–2007)
Party of National Unity
Spouse(s)Maryanne Wariara Njenga (m.1950– 14 March 2003)
Margret Njeri Njenga (m.1960 – 4 February 1990)
Grace Njoki Njenga (m. 21 February 2006 – 24 February 2012)
Children10
EducationBusiness Management Diploma, Kenya Institute of Management formerly Jeans School, Kenya
OccupationFounder, Chairman & CEO, Karume Trust Fund and Politician (MP for Kiambaa constituency)
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James Njenga Karūme (1929 – 24 February 2012) was a Kenyan businessman and politician. He was born in Elementaita, Nakuru District.