James is the Kiambu County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development. He brings with him over 15 years of experience in urban planning and management; spatial planning, preparation of master plans and local plans, zoning and development control, traffic management and decongestion, all gained with the Nairobi City Council and his current position. He holds a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Nairobi, as well as a BA from the same institution.