Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka Names Cabinet Nominees

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.

DepartmentNomineeConstituencyAcademic CredentialsRelevant Info
Investments, partnerships, resource mobilization and special programsDeputy Governor Jennifer MbatianyMt Elgon
Education and Vocational Training Mr David Mamili WanyonyiWebuye EastPHD in Education
Environment, Natural Resources, Water and Energy departmentMr Herbert KibunguchiWebuye WestBachelor’s of Science in Civil EngineeringServed 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 KhalayiKabuchai constituencyBachelor’s of Commerce in AccountingWorked previously in the Kabuchai constituency CDF office.
Roads, Transport, Infrastructure and Public WorksBonventure ChengekMt Elgon constituency
Health and SanitationDr Andrew Wekesa WamalwaKanduyi constituencyMaster’s Degree in Family Medicine
Gender, Culture, Youth and SportsNancy Charity KibabaSirisia constituencyUnsuccessfully 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 CooperativesMs Monicah Salano FedhaTongaren constituencyServed as chief officer for Education during Ken Lusaka’s first term as Bungoma governor (2013 to 2017).
Lands, Urban Planning, Housing and MunicipalitiesWekesa Douglas SasitaBumula constituency
Public Service Management and AdministrationBenedict EmacharRepresents Special Interest Groups in Lusaka’s government. Comes from the minority Iteso community.
Other Appointees
Senior liaison officerJosephat Kangale 
Liaison officer – Nairobi officeJoyshila Kilon’g
Director Medical ServicesDr Caleb Wata 
Economic AdvisorBramwel Simiyu
Legal Advisor Amos Makokha
Special Programs AdvisorCaren Wanyonyi 

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