HON. ORON JOSHUA ODONGO
Constituency: Kisumu CentralHon. Joshua Odongo Oron is a Kenyan politician representing Kisumu Central Constituency in the National Assembly since 2022. He is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Before his political career, Dr. Oron was involved in health promotion and consultancy roles in the United Kingdom, serving as a director for “Opportunity for All” […]
Hon. Joshua Odongo Oron is a Kenyan politician representing Kisumu Central Constituency in the National Assembly since 2022. He is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Before his political career, Dr. Oron was involved in health promotion and consultancy roles in the United Kingdom, serving as a director for “Opportunity for All” and as a secretary for “Widows and Orphans International.” He is recognized as a dynamic and visionary leader, rich in original ideas.
Educational Background
From | To | Institution | Qualification |
MARCH, 1997 | FEB, 1999 | University Of East London ( London – UK) | Masters Degree – Public Health/ Health Promotion |
MARCH, 1993 | FEB, 1995 | University Of East London ( London – UK) | Bachelor Of Arts – Health Promotion |
JUNE, 1991 | JULY, 1993 | University Of East London ( London – UK) | Diploma In Professional Studies – Health |
JUNE, 1984 | JULY,1987 | College Of Health Professionals - Nairobi | Higher National Diploma |
JANUARY, 1978 | DEC, 1981 | Maranda High School | Kenya Certificate Of Education |
Work Experience
From | To | Employer | Position held |
JUNE 2005 | TO DATE | Widows And Orphans International | CEO / Team Leader |
APRIL 1999 | MAY 2005 | Newham Primary Care Trust (London-UK) | Principal Public Health Advisor |
APRIL 1993 | MARCH 1999 | East London and City Health Authority (London-UK) | Principal Public Health Advisor – Health Advisor – UK Department Of Health |
OCTOBER 1989 | MARCH 1993 | Newham NHS Hospital – East London (UK) | Lead Clinical In Charge - Acute Medical Services |
JULY 1987 | OCTOBER 1989 | Ministry Of Health – Moyale District Hospital - Kenya | Head Of Clinical Services |
Politics
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 102,076,065 |
| Expenditure: KES. 91,985,452 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Kibuye Mixed Primary School, Kisumu Central Constituency |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,356,040 |
| Date Agreement Signed: 05 July, 2023 |
| Estimated Date of Completion: Not Specified |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 3,472,680 |
| % Age Payment: Over 100% (exceeded contract sum) |
| Time elapsed from contract signing: Not Specified |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. |
- Work completed, but lower-quality materials (gauge 30 roofing sheets instead of gauge 28) were used.
- Retention money was not deducted.
- Poor-quality materials used; lack of compliance with contract terms resulted in compromised project quality
| Location: Arina Primary and Junior Secondary Schools, MM Shah School, Kisumu Central Constituency |
| Total Contract Amount: KES.9,219,616 (Arina - KES.4,548,360, MM Shah - KES.4,671,256) |
| Date Agreement Signed: July 5, 2023 for MM Shah School. |
| Estimated Date of Completion: Originally planned for 8 weeks from contract award (July 5, 2023) for MM Shah School |
| Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.6,327,914 (Arina - Kshs.4,327,914, MM Shah - Kshs.2,000,000) |
| % Age Payment: 95% for Arina, 100% for MM Shah (of transferred funds) |
| Time elapsed from contract signing: Not specified |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. |
- Arina: Substantially complete, with ramps and staircases unfinished.
- MM Shah: 100% complete, but lower-quality gauge 30 roofing sheets used instead of gauge 28.
- Neither laboratory is operational due to the lack of equipment.
Both projects are incomplete in terms of usability, as no equipment was procured to make the laboratories functional. No budgetary provision was made for equipping the labs, rendering them non-operational despite construction completion.
Citizen’s Performance Score Card
Educational Background
From | To | Institution | Qualification |
MARCH, 1997 | FEB, 1999 | University Of East London ( London – UK) | Masters Degree – Public Health/ Health Promotion |
MARCH, 1993 | FEB, 1995 | University Of East London ( London – UK) | Bachelor Of Arts – Health Promotion |
JUNE, 1991 | JULY, 1993 | University Of East London ( London – UK) | Diploma In Professional Studies – Health |
JUNE, 1984 | JULY,1987 | College Of Health Professionals - Nairobi | Higher National Diploma |
JANUARY, 1978 | DEC, 1981 | Maranda High School | Kenya Certificate Of Education |
Work Experience
From | To | Employer | Position held |
JUNE 2005 | TO DATE | Widows And Orphans International | CEO / Team Leader |
APRIL 1999 | MAY 2005 | Newham Primary Care Trust (London-UK) | Principal Public Health Advisor |
APRIL 1993 | MARCH 1999 | East London and City Health Authority (London-UK) | Principal Public Health Advisor – Health Advisor – UK Department Of Health |
OCTOBER 1989 | MARCH 1993 | Newham NHS Hospital – East London (UK) | Lead Clinical In Charge - Acute Medical Services |
JULY 1987 | OCTOBER 1989 | Ministry Of Health – Moyale District Hospital - Kenya | Head Of Clinical Services |
Politics
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 102,076,065 |
| Expenditure: KES. 91,985,452 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Kibuye Mixed Primary School, Kisumu Central Constituency |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,356,040 |
| Date Agreement Signed: 05 July, 2023 |
| Estimated Date of Completion: Not Specified |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 3,472,680 |
| % Age Payment: Over 100% (exceeded contract sum) |
| Time elapsed from contract signing: Not Specified |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. |
- Work completed, but lower-quality materials (gauge 30 roofing sheets instead of gauge 28) were used.
- Retention money was not deducted.
- Poor-quality materials used; lack of compliance with contract terms resulted in compromised project quality
| Location: Arina Primary and Junior Secondary Schools, MM Shah School, Kisumu Central Constituency |
| Total Contract Amount: KES.9,219,616 (Arina - KES.4,548,360, MM Shah - KES.4,671,256) |
| Date Agreement Signed: July 5, 2023 for MM Shah School. |
| Estimated Date of Completion: Originally planned for 8 weeks from contract award (July 5, 2023) for MM Shah School |
| Amount of Money Paid: Kshs.6,327,914 (Arina - Kshs.4,327,914, MM Shah - Kshs.2,000,000) |
| % Age Payment: 95% for Arina, 100% for MM Shah (of transferred funds) |
| Time elapsed from contract signing: Not specified |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. |
- Arina: Substantially complete, with ramps and staircases unfinished.
- MM Shah: 100% complete, but lower-quality gauge 30 roofing sheets used instead of gauge 28.
- Neither laboratory is operational due to the lack of equipment.
Both projects are incomplete in terms of usability, as no equipment was procured to make the laboratories functional. No budgetary provision was made for equipping the labs, rendering them non-operational despite construction completion.