HON. GOGO, LILIAN ACHIENG
Constituency: RangweHon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo is the Member of Parliament for Rangwe Constituency in Homa Bay County, Kenya. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science (Food Safety) from Egerton University, obtained between 2008 and 2012. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Science in Food Science from the same institution between 2001 […]
Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo is the Member of Parliament for Rangwe Constituency in Homa Bay County, Kenya. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science (Food Safety) from Egerton University, obtained between 2008 and 2012. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Science in Food Science from the same institution between 2001 and 2004.
Dr. Gogo was raised in a large family as the sixth-born of thirteen children and was the only one her father successfully educated. Her academic achievements have been a source of inspiration within her family; notably, her mother enrolled in primary school at the age of 62 after witnessing Dr. Gogo’s accomplishments.
In her political career, Dr. Gogo has been active in parliamentary proceedings, contributing to various debates and legislative processes.
Educational Background
Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science (Food Safety) from Egerton University, which she attained between 2008 and 2012. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology from the same institution between 2001 and 2004. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Science and Technology from Egerton University between 1992 and 1996. Expanding her academic credentials, she pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) at the University of Nairobi from 2018 to 2022.
Work Experience
Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo has an extensive background in academia and the dairy industry. She served as a Lecturer at Egerton University’s Faculty of Agriculture from June 2013 to 2017 and previously lectured at Kenya Methodist University between January 2012 and May 2013. From 2007 to 2012, she worked as a Part-Time Lecturer at Egerton University. Before transitioning into academia, she held leadership roles in the dairy sector, serving as a Plant Manager at Spin Knit Dairies from February to May 2001 and as an Assistant Factory Manager at Kenya Cooperative Creameries between 1999 and 2000.
Membership to Committees in previous Parliaments.
From 2017 to 2022, Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo served as a Member of the Defence and Foreign Relations Committee. During the same period, she was also a Member of the Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library Committee.
Professional Affiliations:(a) Member-Institute of Food Technology
(c) Member-International Diabetic Foundation
(b)Fellow African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Honours/Award: (I) Best Performing Member of Parliament-Homa Bay County 2020-2022
(ii) Best Performing Female Member of Parliament in Kenya-2022
(iii) Third Best performing Member of Parliament- 2020, DAAD Scholar
Special Skill(s): Social astuteness; networking ability; articulate; specifity; objectivity; confidence; amplification; integrity; accountability; consistency; teamwork and leveraging
Area(s) of Interest: International Trade; Sustainable Development; Child Welfare; Rights of the Vulnerable including women
Politics
Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo is the Member of Parliament representing Rangwe Constituency in Homa Bay County, Kenya. She was first elected to the National Assembly in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, becoming the first MP in the constituency to secure consecutive terms since the onset of multiparty elections.
Before her political career, Dr. Gogo held academic positions at various institutions, including Egerton University and Kenya Methodist University.
In recognition of her performance, she was honored as the Best Performing Member of Parliament in Homa Bay County from 2020 to 2022 and as the Best Performing Female Member of Parliament in Kenya in 2022.
Dr. Gogo's contributions in Parliament are documented in the Hansard records, reflecting her active participation in legislative debates and discussions.
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 203,268,845 |
| Expenditure: KES. 181,874,082 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Asumbi Girls High School. |
| Total Contract Amount: KES.10,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES.10,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. Use of thinner iron sheets than those audited, uninstalled rainwater goods which were already cost in the bill of quantities, fewer windows were bought, incomplete glazing of window glasses, ceiling recorded as done were not yet done, staircase and ramp, ceiling painting, and fitting and fixtures were not yet done. |
| Location: Orero Boys High School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 5,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 5,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. Use of thinner iron sheets than those audited, missing and uninstalled rainwater goods, incomplete glazing of window glasses to metal, ceiling finishing was incomplete, and mechanical services were incomplete. |
| Location: St. Josephine Bakhita Girls High School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 5,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 5,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. Use of thinner iron sheets than those audited, missing and uninstalled rainwater goods, incomplete ceiling and painting works, incomplete mechanical services, and exclusion of dormitory cubicles while construction. |
| Location: Ayuyu Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 2,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: 2,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Unimplemented. no work done despite monies having been disbursed to the respective project management committee accounts. |
| Location: Gul Kagembe Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 1,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 0% |
| Status of the Project: Unimplemented. No funds received from the Board despite money having been disbursed to the respective project management committee accounts. |
| Location: Ngegu Police Post |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,500,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 3,500,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Unimplemented. Roofing works in progress, delays in full implementation despite money having been disbursed to the respective project management committee accounts. |
Citizen’s Performance Score Card
Educational Background
Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science (Food Safety) from Egerton University, which she attained between 2008 and 2012. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology from the same institution between 2001 and 2004. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Science and Technology from Egerton University between 1992 and 1996. Expanding her academic credentials, she pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) at the University of Nairobi from 2018 to 2022.
Work Experience
Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo has an extensive background in academia and the dairy industry. She served as a Lecturer at Egerton University’s Faculty of Agriculture from June 2013 to 2017 and previously lectured at Kenya Methodist University between January 2012 and May 2013. From 2007 to 2012, she worked as a Part-Time Lecturer at Egerton University. Before transitioning into academia, she held leadership roles in the dairy sector, serving as a Plant Manager at Spin Knit Dairies from February to May 2001 and as an Assistant Factory Manager at Kenya Cooperative Creameries between 1999 and 2000.
Membership to Committees in previous Parliaments.
From 2017 to 2022, Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo served as a Member of the Defence and Foreign Relations Committee. During the same period, she was also a Member of the Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library Committee.
Professional Affiliations:(a) Member-Institute of Food Technology
(c) Member-International Diabetic Foundation
(b)Fellow African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
Honours/Award: (I) Best Performing Member of Parliament-Homa Bay County 2020-2022
(ii) Best Performing Female Member of Parliament in Kenya-2022
(iii) Third Best performing Member of Parliament- 2020, DAAD Scholar
Special Skill(s): Social astuteness; networking ability; articulate; specifity; objectivity; confidence; amplification; integrity; accountability; consistency; teamwork and leveraging
Area(s) of Interest: International Trade; Sustainable Development; Child Welfare; Rights of the Vulnerable including women
Politics
Hon. Dr. Lilian Achieng Gogo is the Member of Parliament representing Rangwe Constituency in Homa Bay County, Kenya. She was first elected to the National Assembly in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, becoming the first MP in the constituency to secure consecutive terms since the onset of multiparty elections.
Before her political career, Dr. Gogo held academic positions at various institutions, including Egerton University and Kenya Methodist University.
In recognition of her performance, she was honored as the Best Performing Member of Parliament in Homa Bay County from 2020 to 2022 and as the Best Performing Female Member of Parliament in Kenya in 2022.
Dr. Gogo's contributions in Parliament are documented in the Hansard records, reflecting her active participation in legislative debates and discussions.
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 203,268,845 |
| Expenditure: KES. 181,874,082 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Asumbi Girls High School. |
| Total Contract Amount: KES.10,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES.10,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. Use of thinner iron sheets than those audited, uninstalled rainwater goods which were already cost in the bill of quantities, fewer windows were bought, incomplete glazing of window glasses, ceiling recorded as done were not yet done, staircase and ramp, ceiling painting, and fitting and fixtures were not yet done. |
| Location: Orero Boys High School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 5,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 5,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. Use of thinner iron sheets than those audited, missing and uninstalled rainwater goods, incomplete glazing of window glasses to metal, ceiling finishing was incomplete, and mechanical services were incomplete. |
| Location: St. Josephine Bakhita Girls High School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 5,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 5,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. Use of thinner iron sheets than those audited, missing and uninstalled rainwater goods, incomplete ceiling and painting works, incomplete mechanical services, and exclusion of dormitory cubicles while construction. |
| Location: Ayuyu Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 2,000,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: 2,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Unimplemented. no work done despite monies having been disbursed to the respective project management committee accounts. |
| Location: Gul Kagembe Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 1,000,000 |
| % Age Payment: 0% |
| Status of the Project: Unimplemented. No funds received from the Board despite money having been disbursed to the respective project management committee accounts. |
| Location: Ngegu Police Post |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,500,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 3,500,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Unimplemented. Roofing works in progress, delays in full implementation despite money having been disbursed to the respective project management committee accounts. |