His Excellency Hon. Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai is the Governor of Turkana County, having taken office after winning the 2022 general elections. Before becoming governor, he held various positions within public administration, demonstrating a commitment to serving the people of Turkana. He is known for his leadership style that emphasizes accountability, transparency, and service delivery. Governor […]
His Excellency Hon. Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai is the Governor of Turkana County, having taken office after winning the 2022 general elections. Before becoming governor, he held various positions within public administration, demonstrating a commitment to serving the people of Turkana. He is known for his leadership style that emphasizes accountability, transparency, and service delivery.
Governor Lomorukai has prioritized enhancing the quality of services within the county, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure. His administration has seen the expansion of healthcare programs such as mass malaria prevention campaigns and an increase in the distribution of medical supplies to underserved communities. In education, his government has heavily invested in bursaries and scholarships for students across various levels of education.
Additionally, Governor Lomorukai has worked on strengthening local governance by promoting financial prudence and cooperation between the county executive and assembly. His focus on sustainable development includes projects aimed at addressing water shortages, boosting agriculture, and promoting resilience against climate shocks.
Hon. Lomorukai, Jeremiah Ekamais holds a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling.
His Excellency Hon. Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai is the Governor of Turkana County, a position he assumed after winning the gubernatorial race in the 2022 elections. Lomorukai, who hails from the region, is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a political party with significant influence in the area. Before his gubernatorial bid, he was known for his leadership in local governance and as a strong advocate for the development of the Turkana region, focusing on addressing issues like insecurity and the region's socio-economic challenges.
In his administration, Lomorukai has worked towards strengthening unity among the county's leadership, emphasizing collaboration with the national government and regional leaders to foster peace and enhance development. His leadership style incorporates both political experience and a commitment to improving the lives of Turkana residents through various development projects.
Revenue: KES, 18,409,129,261 |
Expenditure: KES. 15,736,250,628 |
Budget Deficit: KES2,672,878,633 |
% age deficit: 14% |
Location: Turkana Central |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 25,104,510 |
Date Agreement Signed: 12 January, 2021 commencing 27 January, 2021. |
Estimated Date of Completion: for a period of sixteen (16) weeks |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.11,678,590 on 28 June, 2021 |
Time elapsed from contract signing: eighteen (18) months |
Status of the Project: physical verification in August 2023 confirmed that the works were approximately 50% complete, more than eighteen (18) months after lapse of the contract period and the contractor was not on site. Further, project progress reports, renewal of performance bond, records of the payments made up to 30 June 2023 and measured works or payment certificates were not provided for audit. In the circumstances, value for money incurred on the project of Kshs.11,678,590 could not be incurred on the project. |
Total Contract Amount: Kshs.13,626,320 |
Date Agreement Signed: 13 January, 2017 |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.4,895,620 on 15 April 2021. |
Status of the Project: The project progress reports, renewal of performance bond, records of additional payments during the year ended 30 June 2023, completion certificates and other previous payments were not provided for audit review. • Further, physical verification in August 2023 revealed that the project was not complete, and the contractor was not on site. • In the circumstances, value for money on expenditure of Kshs.4,895,620 project could not be confirmed |
Total Contract Amount: Kshs.66,389,746 |
Date Agreement Signed: was awarded in the financial year 2014-2015 |
Estimated Date of Completion: December, 2015 |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.76,340,210 |
Status of the Project: • Another contract No. TCG/TC & NR/103/2020-2021 was awarded at a contract sum of Kshs.60,016,621 and an amount of Kshs.18,269,805 paid. However, bills of quantities for this contract, payment vouchers, interim payments certificate of works and statement for valuation were not provided for audit. • This contract did not specify the period under which the contract was to be valid, and the works completed. In addition, project progress reports, renewal of performance bond, records of additional payments, completion certificates and other previous payments were not provided for audit. • Project inspection in August 2023 revealed the project is incomplete and has not been put into intended use. •In the circumstances, value for money on the expenditure incurred on the project could not be confirmed. |
In the circumstances, value for money on the expenditure incurred on the project could not be confirmed.
Location: Turkana Central |
Total Contract Amount: Kshs.120,500,965 |
Date Agreement Signed: 24 April 2019 |
Estimated Date of Completion: 52 weeks ending 31 October, 2021 |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs. 72,646301 |
Status of the Project: • Project inspection on 14 November 2023 revealed that the project was incomplete, and the contractor was not on site |
Hon. Lomorukai, Jeremiah Ekamais holds a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling.
His Excellency Hon. Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai is the Governor of Turkana County, a position he assumed after winning the gubernatorial race in the 2022 elections. Lomorukai, who hails from the region, is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a political party with significant influence in the area. Before his gubernatorial bid, he was known for his leadership in local governance and as a strong advocate for the development of the Turkana region, focusing on addressing issues like insecurity and the region's socio-economic challenges.
In his administration, Lomorukai has worked towards strengthening unity among the county's leadership, emphasizing collaboration with the national government and regional leaders to foster peace and enhance development. His leadership style incorporates both political experience and a commitment to improving the lives of Turkana residents through various development projects.
Revenue: KES, 18,409,129,261 |
Expenditure: KES. 15,736,250,628 |
Budget Deficit: KES2,672,878,633 |
% age deficit: 14% |
Location: Turkana Central |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 25,104,510 |
Date Agreement Signed: 12 January, 2021 commencing 27 January, 2021. |
Estimated Date of Completion: for a period of sixteen (16) weeks |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.11,678,590 on 28 June, 2021 |
Time elapsed from contract signing: eighteen (18) months |
Status of the Project: physical verification in August 2023 confirmed that the works were approximately 50% complete, more than eighteen (18) months after lapse of the contract period and the contractor was not on site. Further, project progress reports, renewal of performance bond, records of the payments made up to 30 June 2023 and measured works or payment certificates were not provided for audit. In the circumstances, value for money incurred on the project of Kshs.11,678,590 could not be incurred on the project. |
Total Contract Amount: Kshs.13,626,320 |
Date Agreement Signed: 13 January, 2017 |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.4,895,620 on 15 April 2021. |
Status of the Project: The project progress reports, renewal of performance bond, records of additional payments during the year ended 30 June 2023, completion certificates and other previous payments were not provided for audit review. • Further, physical verification in August 2023 revealed that the project was not complete, and the contractor was not on site. • In the circumstances, value for money on expenditure of Kshs.4,895,620 project could not be confirmed |
Total Contract Amount: Kshs.66,389,746 |
Date Agreement Signed: was awarded in the financial year 2014-2015 |
Estimated Date of Completion: December, 2015 |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.76,340,210 |
Status of the Project: • Another contract No. TCG/TC & NR/103/2020-2021 was awarded at a contract sum of Kshs.60,016,621 and an amount of Kshs.18,269,805 paid. However, bills of quantities for this contract, payment vouchers, interim payments certificate of works and statement for valuation were not provided for audit. • This contract did not specify the period under which the contract was to be valid, and the works completed. In addition, project progress reports, renewal of performance bond, records of additional payments, completion certificates and other previous payments were not provided for audit. • Project inspection in August 2023 revealed the project is incomplete and has not been put into intended use. •In the circumstances, value for money on the expenditure incurred on the project could not be confirmed. |
In the circumstances, value for money on the expenditure incurred on the project could not be confirmed.
Location: Turkana Central |
Total Contract Amount: Kshs.120,500,965 |
Date Agreement Signed: 24 April 2019 |
Estimated Date of Completion: 52 weeks ending 31 October, 2021 |
Amount of Money Paid: Kshs. 72,646301 |
Status of the Project: • Project inspection on 14 November 2023 revealed that the project was incomplete, and the contractor was not on site |