Flanked by Deputy Governor Ms Jennifer Mbatiany, Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka named cabinet nominees on October 11, 2022 at his residence in Mapera village, Kamukuywa Ward, Kimilili constituency.
| Department | Nominee | Constituency | Academic Credentials | Relevant Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments, partnerships, resource mobilization and special programs | Deputy Governor Jennifer Mbatiany | Mt Elgon | ||
| Education and Vocational Training | Mr David Mamili Wanyonyi | Webuye East | PHD in Education | |
| Environment, Natural Resources, Water and Energy department | Mr Herbert Kibunguchi | Webuye West | Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering | Served as chief officer for Roads, Transport and Infrastructure during Ken Lusaka’s first term as Bungoma governor (2013 to 2017). |
| Trade, Energy and Industrialization | Caroylne Makali Khalayi | Kabuchai constituency | Bachelor’s of Commerce in Accounting | Worked previously in the Kabuchai constituency CDF office. |
| Roads, Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works | Bonventure Chengek | Mt Elgon constituency | ||
| Health and Sanitation | Dr Andrew Wekesa Wamalwa | Kanduyi constituency | Master’s Degree in Family Medicine | |
| Gender, Culture, Youth and Sports | Nancy Charity Kibaba | Sirisia constituency | Unsuccessfully vied for Bungoma woman representative in the August 9 elections under UDA party, losing to Catherine Wambilianga of Ford Kenya. Both Ford Kenya and UDA are members of Kenya Kwanza Coalition. Governor Lusaka was elected on a Ford Kenya ticket. | |
| Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Irrigation and Cooperatives | Ms Monicah Salano Fedha | Tongaren constituency | Served as chief officer for Education during Ken Lusaka’s first term as Bungoma governor (2013 to 2017). | |
| Lands, Urban Planning, Housing and Municipalities | Wekesa Douglas Sasita | Bumula constituency | ||
| Public Service Management and Administration | Benedict Emachar | Represents Special Interest Groups in Lusaka’s government. Comes from the minority Iteso community. | ||
| Other Appointees | ||||
| Senior liaison officer | Josephat Kangale | |||
| Liaison officer – Nairobi office | Joyshila Kilon’g | |||
| Director Medical Services | Dr Caleb Wata | |||
| Economic Advisor | Bramwel Simiyu | |||
| Legal Advisor | Amos Makokha | |||
| Special Programs Advisor | Caren Wanyonyi |