James Ondicho Gesami

James Ondicho Gesami is a Kenyan politician and physician. 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 Members Of The 10th Parliament . He has served in various capacities within the Kenyan government, including as the Assistant Minister of Public Health & Sanitation (2008–2012). He is also husband to Rachel Mokaya Gesami, who is a well known professor.

Gesami studied medicine at the University of Nairobi, earning an MBChB degree and later a Master of Medicine (M.Med) in Internal Medicine.

Gesami was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for West Mugirango in 2008 under the Orange Democratic Movement. He served until 2017.

Between 2008 and 2012, he served as the Assistant Minister of Public Health & Sanitation in the Cabinet.

In 2017, Gesami ran for the position of Governor of Nyamira County under The Independent Party but was unsuccessful.

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 (2006–2007)
• Provincial Medical Officer, Nyanza (2003–2006)
• Provincial Medical Officer, Nairobi (1999–2003)
• Head of Curative Services (1994–1999)

• Member, Departmental Committee on Health (2013)
• Member, Catering and Health Club Committee (2013)
• Member, Committee on Powers and Privileges (2008–2013)

Gesami is married to Rachel Mokaya Gesami, a professor.

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