Birth date and place
Born in 1961 in May District, Pavlodar Region.
PERSON
Meiram Kazhyken
Meiram Zekeshuly Kazhyken was born in 1961 in May District, Pavlodar Region. An economist, lecturer and public figure, he was a candidate in the 2022 presidential election in Kazakhstan.
Source confirmed 28.07.2026
Biography from sources
Education
Graduated from Dzhambul Hydro-Melioration and Construction Institute in 1982 as a hydraulic engineer. Studied in the postgraduate programme at Moscow Hydro-Melioration Institute and at the National Higher School of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan. Holds a Candidate of Economic Sciences degree.
Career from source
- Worked as an engineer, lecturer, researcher and head of expert organisations.
- Focused on labour economics, remuneration and socioeconomic policy.
- In 2022, was nominated as a presidential candidate by the Amanat trade union association.