Davis Chirchir was nominated by President William Ruto as cabinet secretary for energy and petroleum on 27 September 2022, subject to parliamentary approval.
He is an alleged IT guru who is credited with helping the Jubilee party win the 2013 and 2017 general elections. He is a Kenyan politician who was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum by President Uhuru Kenyatta on April 25, 2013.
Age and Birthplace
Davis Chirchir was born in the year 1960. However, no information about his birthplace, family, or primary and secondary education has been released. He is 62 years as of 2022.
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Chirchir Education
The 62-year-old graduated from Royal Holloway University in London, England, with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Davis Chirchir Career
Chirchir began his career at the now-defunct Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC). He quickly rose to the position of general manager. He quickly rose to the position of senior manager at Telkom Kenya.
Davis Chirchir served as the United Democratic Party’s secretary general between 2011 and 2013. (URP). He was appointed to the cabinet in 2013 and served until 2015 when he was caught up in corrupt dealings.
The politician also served as the Interim Independent Electoral Commission’s Information Technology Director (IIEC).
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Davis Chirchir made headlines in 2017 after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga accused him of tampering with servers to ensure President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory. He was the president’s appointed chief presidential agent at the time.
In 2022, he was appointed Chief of Staff to the Deputy President’s office. He took over for Ken Osinde, who died in a Nairobi hospital while receiving treatment, leaving the position vacant.
Davis Chirchir Wife
Details about Davis Chirchir’s wife and children are not yet available in the public domain. They will be updated soon.
Chirchir Net Worth
Davis Chirchir’s net worth has not been disclosed. However, he earns the majority of his wealth through his technical and political careers.
