RICHARD KILEL
| AGE | NOT KNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Richard Kilel Cheruiyot is a Kenyan legislator serving as the Member of the National Assembly for Bomet Central Constituency, elected in August 2022.
He is affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Professionally, he has held roles in supply chain management and procurement at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya Posts & Telecommunication Corporation.
Educational Background of Richard Kilel
Richard Kilel began his formal education at Kabungut Primary School, completing his Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) between 1973 and 1980.
He then attended Kabungut Boys High School, where he obtained his O-Level (KCSE) qualification between 1982 and 1985, followed by his A-Level (KACE) at Tengecha High School from 1986 to 1987.
After completing pre-university training with the National Youth Service in 1988, he pursued university studies at Egerton University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography in 1991.
He later enhanced his professional development with specialised courses, including the CIPS Foundation Stage at KCCT Mbagathi College (1995), ISO 9000 training at the East Africa Leadership Centre (1996), a Sourcing Strategy course at France Telecom (2009), and a Senior Management Course at the Kenya School of Government in 2019.
Career Background
Kilel’s career in the public sector spans nearly three decades in supply chain and procurement roles.
He began at the Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation, serving as Supplies Officer (1993–1998), Assistant Senior Supplies Officer (1998–2000), and later as Senior Supplies Officer (2006–2009).
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Later, he transitioned to the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, holding positions including Procurement Officer (2009–2012) and Senior Supply Chain Management Officer (2012–2022).
In August 2022, he was elected Member of Parliament for Bomet Central Constituency on a UDA ticket and commenced his first parliamentary term in the 13th Parliament.
Networth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, Richard Kilel earns a gross salary of KSh 739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
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This includes:
- Basic Salary: KSh 443,760
- House Allowance: KSh 150,000
- Salary Market Adjustment: KSh 145,840
Richard Kilel 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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