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Dr. Ochilo G.M. Ayacko

County: Migori

Dr. Ochilo Ayacko is a Kenyan politician who currently serves as the Governor of Migori County. He previously represented Migori County in the Senate of Kenya and served as a Member of Parliament for the Rongo Constituency. Ayacko has also held various ministerial positions in the Kenyan government.

Dr. Ochilo Ayacko is a Kenyan politician who currently serves as the Governor of Migori County. He previously represented Migori County in the Senate of Kenya and served as a Member of Parliament for the Rongo Constituency. Ayacko has also held various ministerial positions in the Kenyan government.


Educational Background

Born on September 10, 1968, Ayacko attended several primary schools in Migori District before joining Homa Bay Secondary School for his O-levels. He then proceeded to Alliance High School for his A-levels and later enrolled at the University of Nairobi to study law. Ayacko furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Law from the University of Nairobi and a Master's in Nuclear Law from the University of Montpellier in France. He also holds a PhD in Leadership and Change Management from the United States International University-Africa.

Work Experience

  • Cabinet Secretary for Energy: During his tenure as Energy Minister, Ayacko played a crucial role in the development and implementation of Kenya's rural electrification program.
  • Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Sports, Culture, and Social Services: In this role, Ayacko established the first commissions and councils on gender, disability, and youth in Kenya.
  • Senator for Migori County: As a Senator, Ayacko chaired the Senate Committee on Energy and the Senate Committee on County Investments and Accounts Committee (CIPAC). He also served as the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget.
  • Governor of Migori County: Ayacko currently serves as the Governor of Migori County, overseeing the development and administration of the county.
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the Supreme Court: Ayacko is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in legal practice.
  • Chair of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy: Ayacko served as the Chair of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Africa.

Politics

Ayacko's political journey began in 1997 when he was elected to the Parliament of Kenya, representing the Rongo Constituency. He was re-elected in 2002 and subsequently appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Energy and later as Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Sports, Culture, and Social Services. After a brief hiatus from elective politics, Ayacko was elected Senator for Migori County in a by-election held in 2018. In 2022, he successfully contested for the governorship of Migori County, winning the election and assuming office in August of that year.

Projects

Budget Managed
Revenue: KES. 9,620,958,925
Expenditure: 8,498,550,300

Non-current Assets

Total Contract Amount: The total contract amount for the four projects was not mentioned. However, the amount already paid toward the projects is KES.11,136,806.
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 11,136,806.
Status of the Project: All four projects are incomplete and have been abandoned. No satisfactory explanation has been provided by management regarding plans for completion.

Total Contract Amount: KES. 40,353,650
Date Agreement Signed: The statement does not provide any specific date for the procurement contracts or agreements. The lack of documentation further obscures this detail.
Amount of Money Paid: KES.1,752,758 was specifically spent on ICT equipment. KES.1,358,110 of the ICT equipment expenditure lacks essential procurement documentation.
% Age Payment: For ICT equipment, Kshs.1,358,110 accounts for approximately 77.5% of the total ICT expenditure
Status of the Project: Documentation Gaps: • The procurement process lacks critical documentation, including advertisements, evaluation reports, award notifications, acceptance letters, and contracts. • For ICT equipment, supporting documents like Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), delivery notes, invoices, and standard forms (S13, S11) are missing. Regulatory Non-Compliance: • The absence of procurement documentation violates public procurement regulations and principles of accountability and transparency. Audit Challenge: • The accuracy, completeness, and propriety of the expenditure of Kshs.40,353,650, including Kshs.1,358,110 for ICT equipment, could not be confirmed.

Total Contract Amount: KES. 394,180,140, The total expenditure which includes: • KES.9,132,139 for routine maintenance of other assets. • KES.5,756,059 specifically for maintenance of plant, equipment, buildings, and stations. • KES.1,358,110 for ICT accessories and repair of computers.
Amount of Money Paid: KES.394,180,140 is the total expenditure recorded for routine maintenance and other assets. KES.5,756,059 was spent on maintenance of plant, equipment, buildings, and stations. KES.1,358,110 was allocated for ICT equipment accessories and computer repairs.
Status of the Project: Documentation Issues: • Key procurement and payment documents (e.g., payment vouchers, Local Service Orders (LSOs), invoices, delivery notes, Forms S13 and S11, inspection reports) were not provided for audit. • Missing documentation for Kshs.5,756,059 and Kshs.1,358,110 raises concerns about the legitimacy of these expenses. Regulatory Non-Compliance: • Lack of documentation violates procurement regulations and financial management standards. Audit Challenges: • The accuracy, completeness, and propriety of expenditures amounting to Kshs.394,180,140 could not be verified due to the missing supporting documents.

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Educational Background

Born on September 10, 1968, Ayacko attended several primary schools in Migori District before joining Homa Bay Secondary School for his O-levels. He then proceeded to Alliance High School for his A-levels and later enrolled at the University of Nairobi to study law. Ayacko furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Law from the University of Nairobi and a Master's in Nuclear Law from the University of Montpellier in France. He also holds a PhD in Leadership and Change Management from the United States International University-Africa.

Work Experience

  • Cabinet Secretary for Energy: During his tenure as Energy Minister, Ayacko played a crucial role in the development and implementation of Kenya's rural electrification program.
  • Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Sports, Culture, and Social Services: In this role, Ayacko established the first commissions and councils on gender, disability, and youth in Kenya.
  • Senator for Migori County: As a Senator, Ayacko chaired the Senate Committee on Energy and the Senate Committee on County Investments and Accounts Committee (CIPAC). He also served as the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget.
  • Governor of Migori County: Ayacko currently serves as the Governor of Migori County, overseeing the development and administration of the county.
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the Supreme Court: Ayacko is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in legal practice.
  • Chair of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy: Ayacko served as the Chair of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Africa.

Politics

Ayacko's political journey began in 1997 when he was elected to the Parliament of Kenya, representing the Rongo Constituency. He was re-elected in 2002 and subsequently appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Energy and later as Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Sports, Culture, and Social Services. After a brief hiatus from elective politics, Ayacko was elected Senator for Migori County in a by-election held in 2018. In 2022, he successfully contested for the governorship of Migori County, winning the election and assuming office in August of that year.

Projects

Budget Managed
Revenue: KES. 9,620,958,925
Expenditure: 8,498,550,300

Non-current Assets

Total Contract Amount: The total contract amount for the four projects was not mentioned. However, the amount already paid toward the projects is KES.11,136,806.
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 11,136,806.
Status of the Project: All four projects are incomplete and have been abandoned. No satisfactory explanation has been provided by management regarding plans for completion.

Total Contract Amount: KES. 40,353,650
Date Agreement Signed: The statement does not provide any specific date for the procurement contracts or agreements. The lack of documentation further obscures this detail.
Amount of Money Paid: KES.1,752,758 was specifically spent on ICT equipment. KES.1,358,110 of the ICT equipment expenditure lacks essential procurement documentation.
% Age Payment: For ICT equipment, Kshs.1,358,110 accounts for approximately 77.5% of the total ICT expenditure
Status of the Project: Documentation Gaps: • The procurement process lacks critical documentation, including advertisements, evaluation reports, award notifications, acceptance letters, and contracts. • For ICT equipment, supporting documents like Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), delivery notes, invoices, and standard forms (S13, S11) are missing. Regulatory Non-Compliance: • The absence of procurement documentation violates public procurement regulations and principles of accountability and transparency. Audit Challenge: • The accuracy, completeness, and propriety of the expenditure of Kshs.40,353,650, including Kshs.1,358,110 for ICT equipment, could not be confirmed.

Total Contract Amount: KES. 394,180,140, The total expenditure which includes: • KES.9,132,139 for routine maintenance of other assets. • KES.5,756,059 specifically for maintenance of plant, equipment, buildings, and stations. • KES.1,358,110 for ICT accessories and repair of computers.
Amount of Money Paid: KES.394,180,140 is the total expenditure recorded for routine maintenance and other assets. KES.5,756,059 was spent on maintenance of plant, equipment, buildings, and stations. KES.1,358,110 was allocated for ICT equipment accessories and computer repairs.
Status of the Project: Documentation Issues: • Key procurement and payment documents (e.g., payment vouchers, Local Service Orders (LSOs), invoices, delivery notes, Forms S13 and S11, inspection reports) were not provided for audit. • Missing documentation for Kshs.5,756,059 and Kshs.1,358,110 raises concerns about the legitimacy of these expenses. Regulatory Non-Compliance: • Lack of documentation violates procurement regulations and financial management standards. Audit Challenges: • The accuracy, completeness, and propriety of expenditures amounting to Kshs.394,180,140 could not be verified due to the missing supporting documents.

Citizen’s Performance Score Card

4
Select your rating of their performance