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James Charles Nakhwanga Osogo (10 October 1932 – 15 August 2023) was a Kenyan politician.
Early life and education
James Charles Nakhwanga Osogo was born on 10 October 1932, in Bukani Village of Bunyala subcounty, Budalangi Constituency in Kenya. He attended Port Victoria Primary from 1941 to 1943 before proceeding to St. Mary's Secondary School, Yala from 1944 to 1949. He later attended Railways Training School, Nairobi from 1950 to 1951.
Career
Nakhwanga Osogo qualified as assistant station master; 1951–1953 assistant station master Kenya and Uganda; 1953–1954 Kagumo Teacher's Training College P2 certificate; 1955–1959 teacher at various schools in Kenya; 1960 headmaster Kibasanga School; 1961 headmaster Nangina School; 1963 elected Member House of Representatives for Ruwambwa; 1964–1966 Assistant Minister for Agriculture; 1966–1969 Minister for Information and Broadcasting; 1969–1973 Minister for Commerce and Industry; May 1970 concurrently Minister for Agriculture, 1973–1974 Minister for Local Government; 1974 Minister for Health; concurrently minister for Foreign Affairs; 1978 deputy leader of Government Business; 1979 Minister for Agriculture; 1980 Minister for Livestock.
Nakhwanga Osogo was awarded the Elder, Order of the Golden Heart (Kenya), the Grand Cordon of the Star of Ethiopia, the Order of the Star of Africa (Liberia), and the Grand Cross of the Star Yugoslav Flag (1st Class).
Death
Nakhwanga Osogo died in Kisumu on 15 August 2023, at the age of 90.
