SIMON KACHAPIN
| AGE | 58 YEARS |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Simon Kachapin Kitalei is a Kenyan politician currently serving as the Governor of West Pokot County.
He was the first governor of West Pokot, initially elected in 2013 and serving until 2017.
During his first term, Kachapin focused on healthcare reforms, education enhancements, and infrastructural development.
He was born in 1967.
Educational Background of Simon Kachapin
Simon Kachapin attended Ortum Boys High School and then Chewoyet High School for his A-Level studies (years unspecified).
He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Moi University, Eldoret (graduation year not specified).
Kachapin is currently pursuing a master’s degree in advanced leadership and Accountability at the University of Nairobi.
Career Life
Before entering politics, Kachapin built an extensive career in education.
He served as Deputy Principal for 4 years and then as Senior Principal for 12 years, leading institutions such as Tamkal Boys High School and Ortum Boys High School.
In 2013, he was elected as the first Governor of West Pokot County, dethroning Lonyangapuo, serving until 2017.
During his term, he prioritised healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Notable achievements included establishing the KMTC Kapenguria Campus, the Kapenguria ECDE College, the Nasukuta Abattoir, Kriich Road, and the Makutano Market.
He was also the first governor in the county to implement bursary funds for needy students.
After his initial term, Simon Kachapin served as Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in multiple state departments, Education, Energy, and Water from 2017 onward, before returning to elective office.
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He was re-elected Governor in August 2022 under the UDA banner and continues to serve in that role.
Family
Simon Kachapin is married to Josephine Kachapin.
His son, Kevin Kachapin, is a lawyer and a former students’ president for Kabarak University.
Kevin has previously toyed with the idea of following his dad’s political footprints.
Networth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, Simon Kachapin earns a gross salary of KSh 990,000 as a county governor.
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This includes:
- Basic salary: Ksh 574,200
- House allowance: Ksh 200,000
- Salary market adjustment: Ksh 196,000
Simon Kachapin is also entitled to benefits and allowances such as:
- Official car (up to 3,000cc) or car allowance
- Medical cover for the governor, spouse, and up to four dependent children
- Airtime allowance: Up to Ksh 20,000 per month
- Official residence, security, and travel subsistence allowances (per SRC-approved rates)
- Retirement benefits, including gratuity equivalent to 31% of annual pensionable income or contributions to an established pension scheme
- Group life insurance valued at three times the annual pensionable earnings
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