ERNEST KIVAI OGESI KAGESI
| NAME | ERNEST KIVAI OGESI KAGESI |
| AGE | UNKNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Ernest Kivai Ogesi Kagesi is a Kenyan politician representing Vihiga Constituency in the National Assembly, serving under the Amani National Congress (ANC).
Educational Background
Ernest Kivai Ogesi Kagesi began his education at Gilwatsi Primary School in 1964, where he earned his Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) certificate and graduated in 1970.
He then attended Ruiru High School in 1972 and graduated in 1974, earning his East African Certificate of Education Examination (EACE).
From 1975 to 1976, Ernest Kivai attended The Nairobi School, where he earned his East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE).
He pursued higher education at the University of Nairobi, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting between 1977 and 1980.
Kagesi later advanced his professional qualifications with accountancy studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, where he reached finalist level by 1986.
Career
Professional career
Ernest Kivai began his career in audit, joining Binder Hamlyn & Company in London as an Audit Assistant in 1980.
He rose to Audit Senior between 1983 and 1986, after which he served as Audit Manager at Githongo & Company CPAs until 1991.
Returning to Kenya, he joined Mumias Sugar Company, managing accounts as Management Accountant from 1991 to 1996, then heading the treasury department until 2007.
Between 2007 and 2017, he transitioned into business, serving as Director at Kagesi Enterprises Limited.
Political career
In 2017, Ernest Kivai entered politics as a Member of Parliament for Vihiga Constituency, a position he has held since then.
In Parliament, Kagesi has been an active member of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations and currently chairs the Public Petitions Committee.
His interests span finance, defence, parliamentary charitable initiatives, and advocacy for the less fortunate.
Net Worth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, he earns a gross salary of Ksh739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
This includes a Basic Salary of Ksh443,760, House Allowance of Ksh150,000, and Salary Market Adjustment of Ksh145,840.
Ernest Kivai also earns Ksh7,500 per sitting, up to a maximum of Ksh120,000 monthly.
Additionally, she is entitled to a Mileage Allowance of Ksh116.63 per kilometre, capped at Ksh353,778 monthly, a Car Maintenance Allowance of Ksh356,525 monthly, and an Airtime Allowance of Ksh15,000 monthly.
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