Hon. Martin Peters Owino is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Ndhiwa Constituency, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022. He holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Boston University and has extensive experience in public health, having worked with the Ministry of Health in Kenya and international organizations […]
Hon. Martin Peters Owino is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Ndhiwa Constituency, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022. He holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Boston University and has extensive experience in public health, having worked with the Ministry of Health in Kenya and international organizations like CDC and Veterans Health Services in the USA. Before joining Parliament, he was the Chief Officer for Health in Homa Bay County. In Parliament, he has served on committees for Health and Agriculture. His key interests include health, education, agriculture, and national cohesion.
1996 – 1997
Boston University School of Medicine, USA
Masters of Public Health (MPH)
Jan 1994 – Dec 1994
AMREF
Diploma in Community Health
1979 – 1982
University of Nairobi
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
1975 – 1978
Onjiko High School
KCSE
Employment/Service History:
2017 – 2022
Parliamentary Service Commission
Member of Parliament
2014 – 2017
Homa Bay County Government
Chief Officer – Health
2010 – 2012
CDC/EDC USA
Senior Capacity Building Specialist
1998 – 2010
Veterans Health Services – USA
Director for HIV Services
1990 – 2006
Ministry of Health – Kenya
STD/HIV Coordinator
1982 – 1990
Ministry of Health – Kenya
Public Health Officer
Membership to Committees in Previous Parliaments:
2017 – 2022
Departmental Committee on Health
Member
2020 – 2022
Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock
Member
Special Skills:
Leadership, Creativity, Innovation, Negotiation, Participatory Approaches, Team Player, Needs Assessments, Coordination, Legislation, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Areas of Interest:
Commission, Health, Budget, Agriculture, Environment, Education, Security, National Cohesion, and Equal Opportunity.
Hon. Martin Peters Owino is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ndhiwa Constituency in Homa Bay County. He was first elected to the National Assembly in 2017 and re-elected in 2022.
Political Career:
Committee Memberships:
Hon. Owino has served on several parliamentary committees, including:
Departmental Committee on Health: Leveraging his extensive background in public health, he has been instrumental in shaping health-related policies and legislation.
Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock: Given the agrarian nature of Ndhiwa Constituency, his involvement in this committee underscores his commitment to advancing agricultural development and addressing challenges faced by farmers.
Development Initiatives:
As MP, Hon. Owino has prioritized development projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of his constituents. His efforts have been recognized and appreciated by the community.
Hon. Owino's political career is characterized by a dedication to public service, with a focus on health and community development.
Revenue: KES. 175,352,892 |
Expenditure: KES. 107,520,147 |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 134,813,281 (for 92 projects) |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 134,813,281 |
% Age Payment: 100% |
Status of the Project: Incomplete: 15 projects out of the 92 worth (KES. 18,163,000) had not started. 6 projects of the 92 worth (KES. 31,139,999) were incomplete. The public did not obtain value of money due to the resultant issues |
Location: Randhore Primary School & Abura, Apuoche, Ralang Primary Schools |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 14,933,405 (for transfers to primary schools) |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 900,000 (Randhore Primary School), KES. 2,400,000 (Abura, Apuoche, Ralang Primary Schools) |
% Age Payment: 222% |
Status of the Project: Lacks value of money The renovation work at Randhore Primary School was substandard, with peeling paint as a sign of poor quality. Flooring and plastering at Abura, Apuoche, and Ralang Primary Schools |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,168,000 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES 2,983,000 (for tree seedlings) |
% Age Payment: 94% |
Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. The tree seedlings were distributed to 32 primary schools, but most had dried up, and weeding was not performed. The expenditure on tree seedlings (KES. 2,983,000) lacked value for money, as the project did not meet its intended outcome. |
1996 – 1997
Boston University School of Medicine, USA
Masters of Public Health (MPH)
Jan 1994 – Dec 1994
AMREF
Diploma in Community Health
1979 – 1982
University of Nairobi
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
1975 – 1978
Onjiko High School
KCSE
Employment/Service History:
2017 – 2022
Parliamentary Service Commission
Member of Parliament
2014 – 2017
Homa Bay County Government
Chief Officer – Health
2010 – 2012
CDC/EDC USA
Senior Capacity Building Specialist
1998 – 2010
Veterans Health Services – USA
Director for HIV Services
1990 – 2006
Ministry of Health – Kenya
STD/HIV Coordinator
1982 – 1990
Ministry of Health – Kenya
Public Health Officer
Membership to Committees in Previous Parliaments:
2017 – 2022
Departmental Committee on Health
Member
2020 – 2022
Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock
Member
Special Skills:
Leadership, Creativity, Innovation, Negotiation, Participatory Approaches, Team Player, Needs Assessments, Coordination, Legislation, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Areas of Interest:
Commission, Health, Budget, Agriculture, Environment, Education, Security, National Cohesion, and Equal Opportunity.
Hon. Martin Peters Owino is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ndhiwa Constituency in Homa Bay County. He was first elected to the National Assembly in 2017 and re-elected in 2022.
Political Career:
Committee Memberships:
Hon. Owino has served on several parliamentary committees, including:
Departmental Committee on Health: Leveraging his extensive background in public health, he has been instrumental in shaping health-related policies and legislation.
Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock: Given the agrarian nature of Ndhiwa Constituency, his involvement in this committee underscores his commitment to advancing agricultural development and addressing challenges faced by farmers.
Development Initiatives:
As MP, Hon. Owino has prioritized development projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of his constituents. His efforts have been recognized and appreciated by the community.
Hon. Owino's political career is characterized by a dedication to public service, with a focus on health and community development.
Revenue: KES. 175,352,892 |
Expenditure: KES. 107,520,147 |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 134,813,281 (for 92 projects) |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 134,813,281 |
% Age Payment: 100% |
Status of the Project: Incomplete: 15 projects out of the 92 worth (KES. 18,163,000) had not started. 6 projects of the 92 worth (KES. 31,139,999) were incomplete. The public did not obtain value of money due to the resultant issues |
Location: Randhore Primary School & Abura, Apuoche, Ralang Primary Schools |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 14,933,405 (for transfers to primary schools) |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 900,000 (Randhore Primary School), KES. 2,400,000 (Abura, Apuoche, Ralang Primary Schools) |
% Age Payment: 222% |
Status of the Project: Lacks value of money The renovation work at Randhore Primary School was substandard, with peeling paint as a sign of poor quality. Flooring and plastering at Abura, Apuoche, and Ralang Primary Schools |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,168,000 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES 2,983,000 (for tree seedlings) |
% Age Payment: 94% |
Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. The tree seedlings were distributed to 32 primary schools, but most had dried up, and weeding was not performed. The expenditure on tree seedlings (KES. 2,983,000) lacked value for money, as the project did not meet its intended outcome. |