James Mithika

Dr. James Mithika Ntongai is a prominent Kenyan public health professional, politician, and agricultural administrator primarily known for his leadership roles in the Meru region. He serves as both the chairman of the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) Meru branch and the chairperson of the Miraa Pricing Formula Committee. Key Public Roles and Leadership: Political Leadership: As the Meru DCP branch chairman, Dr. Mithika is an active political commentator in the Mt. Kenya East region. He frequently coordinates party alignments, advocates for regional political unity, and addresses local governance and security concerns. Miraa Industry Regulation: Appointed under the Crop (Miraa) Regulations, he chairs the national Miraa Pricing Formula Committee. In this capacity, he oversees trade registrations, regulates pricing structures to protect local farmers, and tackles issues surrounding exploitative market cartels and export compliance. Healthcare Administration: He is a medical professional who serves as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Laare Maternity and Nursing Home in Meru County. Corporate Governance: Dr. Mithika previously served as an independent director on the board of the Kenya Railways Corporation between October 2019 and August 2020.