Hon. Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga is a Kenyan politician and a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. She is the current Governor of Homa Bay County, a position she assumed in August 2022 after winning the gubernatorial elections. She is the first woman to serve as the governor of Homa Bay County. Before […]
Hon. Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga is a Kenyan politician and a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. She is the current Governor of Homa Bay County, a position she assumed in August 2022 after winning the gubernatorial elections. She is the first woman to serve as the governor of Homa Bay County.
Before becoming governor, Hon. Wanga served as the Member of Parliament for Homa Bay Woman Representative from 2017 to 2022. During her time in parliament, she was actively involved in various legislative activities and served on several committees, including those focused on health and the welfare of women and children.
In addition to her political career, Hon. Wanga is known for her efforts in promoting education, gender equality, and economic empowerment in her region. Her leadership is often praised for its focus on development and service delivery in Homa Bay.
Hon. Wanga holds a strong academic background, with education in business and public policy. She has been a vocal advocate for inclusive growth and has worked towards improving the living standards of people in Homa Bay County.
Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to fighting poverty, promoting social justice, and empowering women in her community.
Before being elected as governor, Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Homa Bay County Woman Representative. During her tenure in the National Assembly, she focused on crucial issues such as women empowerment, youth inclusion in governance, healthcare, and the development of rural areas.
Gladys Wanga is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a dominant political party in Kenya that is part of the broader Azimio la Umoja coalition, led by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. She has been an influential member of ODM and represented the party’s interests, particularly on matters concerning the development of Homa Bay and the larger Nyanza region.
Throughout her time as an MP, Wanga was actively involved in various parliamentary committees, championing gender equality, economic empowerment, and healthcare improvements for marginalized communities. Her legislative efforts focused on addressing the challenges faced by women, children, and vulnerable populations in her constituency.
A strong advocate for women’s rights and gender equality, Gladys Wanga has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at uplifting the status of women in Kenya. She has consistently worked to ensure that more women are involved in political processes and economic empowerment.
As a senior leader within ODM, she has played a key role in shaping the party’s direction, particularly with regard to policies on devolution, healthcare, and education, contributing to strategic political discussions and decision-making.
Revenue: KES. 9,911,227,440 |
Expenditure: KES. 9,415,580,275 |
Budget Deficit: KES. 495,647,165 |
% age deficit: 5% |
Location: Mombasa |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 214,265,794 - Total Expenditure on Domestic Travel and Subsistence KES. 12,065,206 - Specific Expenditure on Induction Workshop |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 214,265,794 - Total Expenditure on Domestic Travel and Subsistence KES. 12,065,206 - Specific Expenditure on Induction Workshop |
% Age Payment: 100% |
Status of the Project: The workshop in Mombasa has already taken place (induction workshop), and management was found to have breached regulations by not adhering to the National Treasury circular. This represents an irregular expenditure. The value for money of the Kshs.12,065,206 spent could not be confirmed due to this breach of policy. Management did not comply with the requirement to hold workshops within the duty station, which calls into question the necessity and appropriateness of the Mombasa venue. |
Location: Homa Bay County Assembly |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 7,112,260 |
Estimated Date of Completion: 21 June, 2020 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 4,000,000 |
% Age Payment: 56.22% |
Time elapsed from contract signing: 3 years and 5 months. |
Status of the Project: The project is stalled, with significant work remaining and the contractor not present on site as of the latest inspection. |
Location: Homa Bay County Assembly Office |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 348,927,840 |
Date Agreement Signed: 10 July, 2019 |
Estimated Date of Completion: 8 January, 2021 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 66,714,925 |
% Age Payment: 19.1% |
Status of the Project: The project is stalled, with only partial completion (substructure) and no ongoing work, with the contractor absent from the site as of the latest inspection. |
Before being elected as governor, Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Homa Bay County Woman Representative. During her tenure in the National Assembly, she focused on crucial issues such as women empowerment, youth inclusion in governance, healthcare, and the development of rural areas.
Gladys Wanga is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a dominant political party in Kenya that is part of the broader Azimio la Umoja coalition, led by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. She has been an influential member of ODM and represented the party’s interests, particularly on matters concerning the development of Homa Bay and the larger Nyanza region.
Throughout her time as an MP, Wanga was actively involved in various parliamentary committees, championing gender equality, economic empowerment, and healthcare improvements for marginalized communities. Her legislative efforts focused on addressing the challenges faced by women, children, and vulnerable populations in her constituency.
A strong advocate for women’s rights and gender equality, Gladys Wanga has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at uplifting the status of women in Kenya. She has consistently worked to ensure that more women are involved in political processes and economic empowerment.
As a senior leader within ODM, she has played a key role in shaping the party’s direction, particularly with regard to policies on devolution, healthcare, and education, contributing to strategic political discussions and decision-making.
Revenue: KES. 9,911,227,440 |
Expenditure: KES. 9,415,580,275 |
Budget Deficit: KES. 495,647,165 |
% age deficit: 5% |
Location: Mombasa |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 214,265,794 - Total Expenditure on Domestic Travel and Subsistence KES. 12,065,206 - Specific Expenditure on Induction Workshop |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 214,265,794 - Total Expenditure on Domestic Travel and Subsistence KES. 12,065,206 - Specific Expenditure on Induction Workshop |
% Age Payment: 100% |
Status of the Project: The workshop in Mombasa has already taken place (induction workshop), and management was found to have breached regulations by not adhering to the National Treasury circular. This represents an irregular expenditure. The value for money of the Kshs.12,065,206 spent could not be confirmed due to this breach of policy. Management did not comply with the requirement to hold workshops within the duty station, which calls into question the necessity and appropriateness of the Mombasa venue. |
Location: Homa Bay County Assembly |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 7,112,260 |
Estimated Date of Completion: 21 June, 2020 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 4,000,000 |
% Age Payment: 56.22% |
Time elapsed from contract signing: 3 years and 5 months. |
Status of the Project: The project is stalled, with significant work remaining and the contractor not present on site as of the latest inspection. |
Location: Homa Bay County Assembly Office |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 348,927,840 |
Date Agreement Signed: 10 July, 2019 |
Estimated Date of Completion: 8 January, 2021 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 66,714,925 |
% Age Payment: 19.1% |
Status of the Project: The project is stalled, with only partial completion (substructure) and no ongoing work, with the contractor absent from the site as of the latest inspection. |