GIDEON OCHANDA
| AGE | NOT KNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Gideon Ochanda Ogolla is a Kenyan politician representing Bondo Constituency. He is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Ochanda was first elected in 2013, and since then, he has retained his seat through subsequent elections in 2017 and 2022.
Educational background of Gideon Ochanda
Gideon Ochanda Ogolla completed his A-Levels at Ambira High School in 1985–1986.
He then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Nairobi, studying between 1987 and 1990.
Ochanda then continued at the same university, obtaining a Master of Arts in Government from 1991–1993, and later completed a PhD from 1994 to 1997.
Career life
Gideon Ochanda began his professional career as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Nairobi from 1998 to 2002.
He then worked with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation as Deputy County Director from 2002 to 2013, providing leadership in governance, policy, and public finance.
In March 2013, he transitioned into elective politics and was elected Member of Parliament for Bondo Constituency, where he continues to serve.
Gideon Ochanda has contributed through various parliamentary committees.
During his first term (2013–2017), he served on the Committee on Constituency Development Fund and the Committee on Implementation.
Ogolla is recognised for his opposition to certain proposals, such as placing the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) under county governments.
In subsequent sessions, he has held membership on both the Budget & Appropriations Committee and the Regional Integration Committee.
Networth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, Gideon Ochanda earns a gross salary of KSh 739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
This includes:
- Basic Salary: KSh 443,760
- House Allowance: KSh 150,000
- Salary Market Adjustment: KSh 145,840
Ochanda also receives:
- Sitting Allowance: KSh 7,500 per parliamentary sitting, up to a maximum of KSh 120,000 monthly
- Mileage Allowance: KSh 116.63 per kilometre (capped at KSh 353,778 monthly)
- Car Maintenance Allowance: KSh 356,525 monthly
- Airtime Allowance: KSh 15,000 monthly
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