OBADIAH BARONGO
| AGE | NOT KNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Nolfason Obadiah Barongo is the elected Member of Parliament representing Bomachoge Borabu Constituency in Kisii County.
He assumed office on 16 August 2022 under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for a term extending to 29 July 2027.
Educational background of Obadiah Barongo
Obadiah Barongo completed his secondary education at Kanga High School, earning his KCSE certificate in 1998.
He pursued tertiary education at the University of Nairobi from 2000 to 2005, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Career life
Obadiah Barongo, before entering elective politics, managed senior roles in the energy sector.
From 2007 to 2009, he served as Commercial Manager at Bakri Energy Ltd, managing fuel logistics and operations.
Between 2009 and 2013, he worked as a Supply Analyst at Gulf Energy Ltd, overseeing procurement analytics and supply coordination.
In 2014, he briefly held positions as Supply Manager at Total Kenya Ltd and New Business Specialist at Thomson Reuters.
From 2015 to 2022, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Texas Energy Ltd, leading supply chain strategy and corporate operations.
Parliamentary roles
He is affiliated with the Institute of Engineers of Kenya and the Petroleum Institute of East Africa, and specialises in energy, petroleum, and budgeting.
As a first-term legislator in the 13th Parliament, Barongo brings technical expertise and professional experience to his legislative duties.
His key areas of focus include energy sector oversight, infrastructure development, education support, and constituency welfare.
He is active in constituency engagements and has used his corporate and engineering experience to inform policy discussions.
Net worth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, Obadiah Barongo earns a gross salary of KSh 739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
This includes a Basic Salary of KSh 443,760, a House Allowance of KSh 150,000, and a Salary Market Adjustment of KSh 145,840.
He also receives KSh 7,500 per sitting, up to a maximum of KSh 120,000 monthly.
Additionally, he is entitled to a Mileage Allowance of KSh 116.63 per kilometre (capped at KSh 353,778 monthly), a Car Maintenance Allowance of KSh 356,525 monthly, and an Airtime Allowance of KSh 15,000 monthly.
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