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His Excellency Hon. Lomorukai, Jeremiah Ekamais

County: Turkana

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.

 


Educational Background

Hon. Lomorukai, Jeremiah Ekamais holds a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling.

Work Experience

  1. Member of Parliament, Loima Constituency (2017-2022)
  2. Member Departmental Committee on Sports, Tourism and Culture
  3. Member of County Assembly (2013-2017)
  4. Turkana Clerical Officer-National Registration     Bureau (1995-1999)

Politics

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.

Projects

Budget Managed
Revenue: KES, 18,409,129,261
Expenditure: KES. 15,736,250,628
Budget Deficit: KES2,672,878,633
% age deficit: 14%

Non-current Assets

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.
  • 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.

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
  1. TCGVN/01/2013-2014. The amount paid is Kshs.120,500,965 (the amount was not supported by the contract agreement and actually measured works)
  2. A new contract No TCG/OOG/6/2018-2019 was awarded at a sum of Kshs.90,563,900 for a period of 52 weeks ending 31 October 2021.
  3. The project inspection on 14 November 2023 revealed that it was incomplete, and the contractor was not on site.
  4. The Governor and his Deputy irregularly earned Kshs.2,280,000 as a housing allowance after the period for such allowance being paid on 30 June 2022 had passed.
  5. In the circumstances, it was not possible to ascertain the propriety of the expenditure and whether value for money on the construction of the Governor’s residence was achieved

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Educational Background

Hon. Lomorukai, Jeremiah Ekamais holds a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling.

Work Experience

  1. Member of Parliament, Loima Constituency (2017-2022)
  2. Member Departmental Committee on Sports, Tourism and Culture
  3. Member of County Assembly (2013-2017)
  4. Turkana Clerical Officer-National Registration     Bureau (1995-1999)

Politics

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.

Projects

Budget Managed
Revenue: KES, 18,409,129,261
Expenditure: KES. 15,736,250,628
Budget Deficit: KES2,672,878,633
% age deficit: 14%

Non-current Assets

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.
  • 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.

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
  1. TCGVN/01/2013-2014. The amount paid is Kshs.120,500,965 (the amount was not supported by the contract agreement and actually measured works)
  2. A new contract No TCG/OOG/6/2018-2019 was awarded at a sum of Kshs.90,563,900 for a period of 52 weeks ending 31 October 2021.
  3. The project inspection on 14 November 2023 revealed that it was incomplete, and the contractor was not on site.
  4. The Governor and his Deputy irregularly earned Kshs.2,280,000 as a housing allowance after the period for such allowance being paid on 30 June 2022 had passed.
  5. In the circumstances, it was not possible to ascertain the propriety of the expenditure and whether value for money on the construction of the Governor’s residence was achieved

Citizen’s Performance Score Card

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Select your rating of their performance