Former Devolution and Planning Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has graduated from the prestigious Oxford University with a Master’s in Business Administration.
In an update on Thursday, September 4, Nyakera announced the achievement, sharing his gratitude and reflections on the rigorous journey.
"Today I celebrate completing my Master's in Business Administration at Oxford University! For the past two years, I have traveled from Nairobi to Oxford almost every month for 10 days. Each visit was filled with intense learning, growth, and self-discovery that has been nothing short of life-changing," he said.
Nyakera, who recently declared interest in the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, expressed appreciation to those who supported him throughout the process.
"I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, and everyone who has walked with me through it all. Here is to new chapters, fresh possibilities, and using what I have learned to make an even greater impact in Nairobi, Kenya, and beyond," he added.
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Nyakera attended Starehe Boys’ Centre and School, where he studied on a full scholarship provided by Save the Children Fund Austria and Save the Children Fund British Columbia, Canada.
He completed his KCPE in 1996 and later sat for his KCSE in 2000, emerging 32nd nationally out of about 130,000 candidates.
In 2002, as Nyakera awaited university admission, Nyakera taught Physics and Computer Studies at Nyahururu Elite Schools.
During that time, he was awarded a full scholarship to Deerfield Academy in the United States, courtesy of Geoffrey William Griffin, the founder of Starehe Boys’ Centre.
Nyakera later joined Stanford University in 2003, where he pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Management Science and Engineering with a focus on Finance and Decision Engineering.
He graduated in 2007, having distinguished himself academically by receiving the Dean’s Award for Exceptional Academic Achievement.
While at Stanford, he also founded the Stanford Africa Business Forum and the Stanford Journal of Africa Studies, known as Sauti.
Before joining the university, Nyakera had also obtained a certificate in Management Information Systems from the Kenya Institute of Management.
Elsewhere, Nyakera recently spoke out against the push to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
In a statement on Monday, September 1, Nyakera, who has declared interest in the seat come 2027, wondered what he could benefit from such a move and declared that he does not support it.
As such, Nyakera advised Sakaja to use the remaining two years to deliver on his promises instead of engaging in theatrics.
"While I would naturally stand to benefit if Governor Sakaja were impeached, I do not support it. Nairobians freely chose him in 2022, and democracy demands that we respect that choice, even when it proves difficult.
"I urge Sakaja to drop the PR and theatrics and use his remaining two years to deliver on the promises he made," he said.
Nyakera urged Nairobi residents to reflect on their voting choices ahead of the next election, warning that leadership should not be taken lightly.
"To Nairobians: let this be a lesson ahead of 2027 - leadership is about proven ability, integrity, and accountability. Let’s choose better in 2027," he added.
