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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................................... 2

ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.0 PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 COMMITTEE MANDATE .............................................................................................................. 4

1.2 MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE .............................................................................................. 5

1.3 COMMITTEE SECRETARIAT............................................................................................................ 5

1.6 Message from His Excellency the Governor of Homa Bay County .............................................. 8

1.7 Committal to the Committee ....................................................................................................... 8

2.0 BACKGROUND.............................................................................................................................. 9

2.1 Notification to the Public ............................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Submission of documents by the nominees ................................................................................ 9

2.3 Criteria for the Approval Hearing ............................................................................................... 10

2.4 Criteria for Assessment ............................................................................................................... 11

2.5 Integrity ...................................................................................................................................... 12

3.0 VETTING OF THE NOMINEES ........................................................................................................... 14

3.1 Legal Guidelines on the Nomination, Vetting and Approval of City/Municipality Board Member

Nominees .......................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Functions of the Municipality/City Board Member outlined in Section 20 (1) and (2) of the

Urban Areas and Cities Act no. 13 of 2011 ....................................................................................... 15

3.3 Requirements for Appointment as Municipality/City Board Member as outlined in

Section 13 (4) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act no. 13 of 2011 ............................................. 17

3.4. The Approval Hearings .............................................................................................................. 18

4.0 NOMINEE INDIVIDUAL OBSERVATIONS.............................................................................. 38

5.0 COMMITTEE’S GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ........................................................................... 41

5.0 COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................... 42

6.0 PRAYER ........................................................................................................................................ 43

6.0 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................ 44

6.1 Message from the Governor ....................................................................................................... 44

6.2 Submission of names of the nominees ...................................................................................... 47

6.3 Communication from the Chair ................................................................................................. 48

6.4 Advertisement ............................................................................................................................ 50

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ABBREVIATIONS

CRB - Certified Reference Bureau

CV - Curriculum Vitae

DCI - Directorate of Criminal Investigations

EACC - Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

HELB - Higher Education Loans Board

KRA - Kenya Revenue Authority

KUSP - Kenya Urban Support Programme

RRI - Rapid Response Initiative

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1.0 PREFACE

1.1 COMMITTEE MANDATE

The Sectoral Committee on Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban

Development is mandated to: -

a) To investigate, inquire into, and report on all matters relating to the

mandate, management, activities, administration, operations and

estimates of the assigned departments;

b) To study the programmes and policy objectives of departments and

the Effectiveness of their implementation;

c) To study and review all legislation referred to it;

d) To study, assess and analyse the relative success of the departments

measured by the results obtained as compared with their stated

objectives;

e) To investigate and inquire into all matters relating to the assigned

departments as may be deemed necessary, and as may be referred to it

by the County Assembly;

f) To vet and report on all appointments where the Constitution or any

law requires the County Assembly to approve, except those under

Standing Order 188 (Committee on appointments); and

g) To make reports and recommendations to the Assembly as often as

possible, including recommendations of proposed legislation.

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1.2 MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE

Committee on Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban

Development as currently constituted comprises of the following

members;

NO NAME WARD RANK

1. Hon. David Oloo K/Kologi Chairperson

2. Hon. Kevin Onyango MCA Vice Chairperson

3. Hon. Edwins Kakach MCA Member

4. Hon. Sophie Salim MCA Member

5. Hon. Raphael Odongo Kasgunga Member

6. Hon. Peter Kaula Wangchieng Member

7. Hon. Jessica Otieno MCA Member

8. Hon. Joan Ogada Kojwach Member

9. Hon. Mary ojala Arujo Member

10. Hon. Monoflorita Ondiek MCA Member

11. Hon. Dan Were Kokwanyo kakello Member

12. Hon. Joel Mola West Kasipul Member

13. Hon. Evance Marieba Gwassi North Member

14. Hon. Jeff Ongoro Kanyaluo Member

15. Hon. Charles Awino West Gem Member

16. Hon. Philemon Okombo Gembe Member

17. Hon. Philemon Onditi Kagan Member

18. Hon. Everline Otieno MCA Member

19. Hon. Peter Asoyo Kaksingri West Member

20. Hon. Walter Muok Kanyadoto Member

21. Hon. Nelly Odek MCA Member

1.3 COMMITTEE SECRETARIAT

The committee is facilitated by the following members of the secretariat:

1. Ms. Sharon Oranga - Principal Clerk Assistant

2. Ms. Everlyne Atieno - Clerk Assistant

3 Mr. Thomas Opere - Clerk Assistant

4. Ms. Wendy Opar - Senior Legal Counsel

5. Ms. Leah Lieta - Executive Secretary

6. Mr. Kennedy Agolla - Sergeant- At –Arm

7. Ms. Marryanne Okello - Hansard Audio Officer

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1.6 Message from His Excellency the Governor of Homa Bay County

His Excellency the Governor for Homa Bay County forwarded to the

Hon. Speaker of the County Assembly a message of nomination of Homa

Bay Municipality Board members vide a letter ref.

HB/CTY/CA4/4VOL.IV/ (129) dated 27th December, 2018 (Appendix 1).

1.7 Committal to the Committee

During a plenary sitting held on 23rd April, 2019 through a

communication No. 29 of 2019, the Hon. Speaker notified members of

the nomination from His Excellency the Governor. Pursuant to Section

13 and 14 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, No. 13 of 2011 and Standing

Orders No. 42 (1) (2) (3) and (4), the following nominees for

membership of Homa Bay Municipality Board were committed to the

committee on Lands, Housing, Urban Development and Physical

Planning:

S/NO NAME OF NOMINEE AREA

1. Mr. Maurice Okoma Odhoch Competitive selection

2. Mr. Peter Osoo Ongoro Competitive selection

3. Mr. William Oracha Abuka Competitive selection (PWD)

4. Ms. Dorcas Akoth Matunga Competitive selection

5. Mr. Paul Omondi Ogweno Professional Associations

6. Mrs. Everlyne Lucy Akinyi Ochelle Private Sector Association

(youth)

7. Mr. Orao Joannes Otieno Informal Sector Association

8. Ms. Carren Atieno Odiyo Neighborhood Association

(Gender parity)

9. Mr. Peter Odhiambo Otieno Urban Areas & Cities Association

The committee was directed to report to the House within 21 days from

the date on which it first sits to consider the nomination in accordance

with Section 9 (1) of Public Appointment (County Assemblies Approval)

Act, 2017.

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2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Notification to the Public

Section 7 (5) of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval)

Act, 2017 provides that the committee shall by notice in at least one

newspaper of national circulation; notify the public of the time and place

for holding an approval hearing of at least seven days prior to the

hearings.

Further, Section 7 (10) of the same Act provides that any person may,

prior to the approval hearing, and by written statement on oath, provide

to the Clerk with evidence contesting the suitability of a candidate to

hold the office to which the candidate has been nominated.

Consequently, the Clerk placed an advertisement on the Standard

Newspaper dated 27th April, 2019 (Appendix 2) informing members of

the public and the nominees of the date of the hearing, and inviting the

public to submit to the office of the Clerk a memorandum in writing in

conformity with Section 7 (10) of the Public Appointment (County

Assemblies Approval) Act, 2017. The submissions were to be received on

or before Thursday 2nd

May, 2019.

2.2 Submission of documents by the nominees

The Committee through the office of the Clerk wrote to the nominees

requesting them to collect vetting forms under First Schedule of the Public

Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act, 2017 from his office

and submit them, duly filled to the same office on or before Thursday 2nd

May, 2019.

Further, the nominees were requested to submit copies of the following

documents on or before Thursday 2nd

May, 2019 and bring the original

documents on the approval hearing day:

i. ID/passport

ii. Curriculum vitae, personal credentials and academic certificates

iii. Current Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue

Authority (KRA)

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iv. Current Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans

Board (HELB)

v. Current Clearance Certificate from the Credit Reference bureau

(CRB)

vi. Current Police Clearance from the Directorate of Criminal

Investigation (DCI)

vii. Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

(EACC)

2.3 Criteria for the Approval Hearing

The committee was guided by Chapter Six and Article 195, 196 (1) and (2)

of the Constitution of Kenya, Section 13 and 14 of the Urban Areas and

Cities Act, No. 13 of 2011 and Sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the Public

appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act, 2017.

On composition of the Municipality Board, Section 13 as read together

with Section 14 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, No. 13 of 2011 gives

the following guidelines;

1. A board of a city shall consist of not more than nine members, four

shall be appointed and five elected in the prescribed manner.

2. Of the members referred to in sub- (1) at least five shall be nominated

by:

a. an association representing the private sector in the area;

b. a cluster representing registered associations of the informal

sector in the area;

c. a cluster representing registered neighborhood associations in the

area; and

d. an association of urban areas and cities, and appointed by the

County Executive Committee with the approval of the County

Assembly

3. The Executive committee shall while appointing members of the board

ensure gender equity, representation of persons with disability, young

and marginalized groups.

Section 13 (4) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act No. 13 of 2011, requires

a nominee:

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i. to be a citizen of Kenya

ii. to be an ordinary resident or has a permanent dwelling in the city

iii. to carry on business in the city, or

iv. to have lived in the city for at least five years.

Section 14 of the same Act states that the provisions of Section 13 shall

apply with respect to the board of a municipality except that such board

shall comprise nine members of whom four shall be appointed and five

elected in the prescribed manner.

Section 7 (12) of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies) Act, 2017

provides that a candidate may, at any time, by notice in writing

addressed to the Clerk, withdraw from the approval process and the

candidates nomination shall thereupon lapse.

Further, Section 8 of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies

Approval) Act, 2017 provides that the issues for consideration by the

relevant house in relation to any nomination shall be;

i. The procedure used to arrive at the nominee

ii. By constitutional or statutory requirements relating to the office in

question and

iii. The suitability of the nominee for appointment proposed having

regard to whether the nominee’s abilities, experience and qualities

meet the needs of the field to which nomination is being made.

2.4 Criteria for Assessment

The Assessment of the nominees was guided by Section 13 and 14 of the

Urban Areas and Cities Act, No. 13 of 2011 and Section 7, 8, and 10 and

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the assessment form set out in the second schedule of the Public

appointments (County assemblies) Approval Act, 2017.

The committee set the pass mark for assessment as follows:

1. Competitive selection - 60%

2. Professional Associations - 45%

3. Private Sector Associations - 45%

4. Informal Sector Associations - 45%

5. Neighborhood Associations - 45%

6. Urban Areas & Cities Associations - 45%

The Second Schedule to the Public appointments (County Assemblies

Approval) Act, 2017 outlines as follows:

i. A nominee with work experience in Public and Community Service

was awarded a maximum of 25 marks

ii. A nominee with education/training and good leadership skills was

awarded a maximum of 25 marks.

iii. A nominee who demonstrated interest and knowledge relating to

the position was awarded a maximum of 15 marks

iv. A nominee who demonstrated good communication skills both

written and oral was awarded a maximum of 10 marks.

v. A nominee who satisfied the requirements from neatness of

resume/application, appearance was awarded a maximum of 10

marks.

vi. A nominee who demonstrated good skills in decision making and

problem solving was awarded a maximum of 15 marks.

2.5 Integrity

On the assessment of the nominees on matters of integrity, the committee

was guided by Article 73 (2) of the Constitution of Kenya as read

together with the Public Officer Ethics Act No. 4 of 2003 which provides

the following guiding principles of leadership and integrity;

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a) Selection on the basis of personal integrity, competence and

suitability, or election in free, fair elections

b) Objectivity and impartiality in decision making, and in ensuring that

decisions are not influenced by nepotism, favoritism, other

improper motive or corrupt practices.

c) Selfless, service based solely on the public interest, demonstrated

by;

i. Honesty in the execution of public duties; and

ii. the declaration of any personal interest that may conflict with

public duties;

d) Accountability to the public for decisions and actions; and

e) Discipline and commitment in service to the people

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3.0 VETTING OF THE NOMINEES

3.1 Legal Guidelines on the Nomination, Vetting and Approval of

City/Municipality Board Member Nominees

Article 80 (c) of the Constitution of Kenya 2012 as read together with

7 of the Public Officers Ethics Act which provides for the general code

of conduct and ethics of public officers.

Section 13 as read together with 14 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act

No. 13 of 2011. It provides for the membership of the board of

municipality and the criteria to be met to qualify for that membership.

Section 20 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act No. 13 of 2011 which

outlines the functions of the City/Municipality Board members.

Section 21 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act No. 13 of 2011 which

outlines the powers of the City/Municipality Board members.

Section 8(1)(a) of the County Governments Act,2012 which outlines

the roles of the County Assembly one of them being to vet and

approve nominees for appointment to public offices.

Section 7 of Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act,

2017 outlines the procedure to be followed in conducting approval

hearing/vetting of the nominees.

Section 8 of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval)

Act, 2017 provides for the issues of considerations for vetting of

nominees.

Section 9 of Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act,

2017 provides for consideration and reporting of the outcome of

vetting of the nominees.


Act, 2017 provides for how to handle the rejection of the nominees.


Act, 2017 outlines on the procedure of the County Assembly.


Act, 2017 outlines the powers of the committee undertaking vetting of

the nominees.

The First Schedule of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies

Approval) Act, 2017 provides for the schedule to be used outlining the

criteria for vetting or approval of nominees for appointment to Public

Office by County Assemblies by use of a Questionnaire.

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The Second Schedule of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies

Approval) Act, 2017 provides for the Assessment Form to be filled

independently by each panel member during the vetting of the

nominees

3.2 Functions of the Municipality/City Board Member outlined in

Section 20 (1) and (2) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act no. 13 of 2011

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act a board of a city or municipality

Shall—

(a) oversee the affairs of the city or municipality;

(b) develop and adopt policies, plans, strategies and programmes, and

may set targets for delivery of services;

(c) formulate and implement an integrated development plan;

(d) control land use, land sub-division, land development and zoning by

public and private sectors for any purpose, including industry,

commerce, markets, shopping and other employment centres,

residential areas, recreational areas, parks, entertainment, passenger

transport, agriculture, and freight and transit stations

within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the city or

municipality as may be delegated by the county government;

(e) as may be delegated by the county government, promote and

undertake infrastructural development and services within the city

or municipality;

(f) develop and manage schemes, including site development in

collaboration with the relevant national and county agencies;

(g) maintain a comprehensive database and information system of the

administration and provide public access thereto upon payment of

a nominal fee to be determined by the board;

(h) administer and regulate its internal affairs;

(i) implement applicable national and county legislation;

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(j) enter into such contracts, partnerships or joint ventures as it may

consider necessary for the discharge of its functions under this Act or

other written law;

(k) monitor and, where appropriate, regulate city and municipal services

where those services are provided by service providers other than

the board of the city or municipality;

(l) prepare and submit its annual budget estimates to the relevant

County Treasury for consideration and submission to the County

Assembly for approval as part of the annual County Appropriation

Bill;

(m) as may be delegated by the county government, collect rates, taxes

levies, duties, fees and surcharges on fees;

(n) settle and implement tariff, rates and tax and debt collection policies

as delegated by the county government;

(o) monitor the impact and effectiveness of any services, policies,

programmes or plans;

(p) establish, implement and monitor performance management

systems;

(q) promote a safe and healthy environment;

(r) facilitate and regulate public transport; and

(s) perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by the county

government or as may be provided for by any written law.

(2) The functions performed by the board of a city or municipality under

this Act shall, in the case of a town, be performed by a committee

appointed by the county governor and approved by the county

assembly

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3.3 Requirements for Appointment as Municipality/City Board Member

as outlined in Section 13 (4) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act no. 13 of

2011

i. to be a citizen of Kenya

ii. to be an ordinary resident or has a permanent dwelling in the city

iii. to carry on business in the city, or

iv. to have lived in the city for at least five years.

In conducting the vetting process, the Committee examined the nominees

against the following criteria, amongst others, as set out in the First

Schedule of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act,

2017,: -

(i) Academic Credentials/Educational Background

(ii) Employment Record/Work Experience

(iii) Professional Affiliations

(iv) Potential Conflict of Interest

(v) Knowledge of the Relevant Subject

(vi) Overall Suitability for the Position

(vii) Integrity

(viii) Mission and Vision/Expectations and Key priorities

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3.4. The Approval Hearings

The committee held approval hearing of the nominees on Friday 3rd

May, 2019.

The hearing was held at the County Assembly Chambers and was open to

the public in line with the provisions of Article 196 (1) (a) and (b) of the

Constitution of Kenya.

The public had been invited to participate in the hearing vide a

notification placed by the Assembly in the Standard Newspaper of 27th

April, 2019 pursuant to Section 7 (6) and 7 (7) of the Public

Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act, 2017. Out of nine (9)

nominees, one (1) did not turn up for the interview by the name, Mr.

Peter Omondi Ogweno on account that he was not aware of the

ongoing vetting process. The eight (8) nominees were heard in the

following order:

3.4.1 MR. MAURICE OKOMA ODHOCH

Mr. Maurice Okoma Odhoch appeared before the Committee on Friday,

3rd May, 2019 at 8.00 a.m. and was orally interviewed under Oath

pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Public

Appointments (County Assemblies Approvals) Act, 2017, and the

Standing Orders of the County Assembly.

The nominee presented as follows, both orally and in writing: -

Date and Place of Birth

He is a Kenyan citizen born in 1970 in Homa Bay County.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

S/NO YEAR SCHOOL/INSTITUTION LEVEL OF

STUDY

CERTIFIC

ATE

1 1993 Novatek Management Consultancy

Services

Diploma Diploma

2 1998 Kenya Polytechnic Supplies

Management

Certificate Certificate

3 1995 Advanced ICT Institute Certificate Certificate

4 1991 Muslim Secondary School Certificate KCE

5 1987 Otaro Primary School Certificate CPE

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Employment Record/Work Experience

S/NO DESIGNATION WORK STATION DURATION NO. OF

YEARS/MON

THS

1. Unknown Sponsorship

programme with

plan Kenya

2012 – 2013 1 year

2. Unknown Homa Bay Town

Constituency (CDF)

2015 - 2018 3 years

TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 4 years

.

Integrity

1. The nominee is submitted an acknowledgement receipt from Kenya

Revenue Authority no. KRA201900030713 dated 2nd

January, 2019.

2. The nominee provided a filled self-declaration form of leadership and

integrity confirming that there are no outstanding issues or ongoing

investigations against him.

3. The nominee submitted an application invoice from the Director of

Criminal Investigations dated 12th September, 2018 with no Certificate

of Good Conduct.

4. The nominee submitted a Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Clearance Certificate No.15857 dated 2nd

January, 2019.

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Assessment Form as contained in the Second Schedule of the Public

Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act, 2017

Name of Candidate: Mr. Maurice Okoma Odhoch

3.4.2 MR. PETER OSOO ONGORO

Mr. Peter Osoo Ongoro appeared before the Committee on Friday, 3rd

May, 2019 at 9.00 a.m. and was orally interviewed under Oath pursuant

to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Public





He is a Kenyan citizen born in 1961 in Awendo Sub-County, Migori

County.

RATINGS

Marks Available Average Marks

Awarded by the

Committee

Comments

Work Experience(As it

relates to the position)

25 15 Has over 4 years work

experience

Education/Training

(Relevant to the position)

25

13 The nominee has a Diploma

certificate in Supplies

Management

Interest and knowledge

relating to the specific

position

15

11 The nominee has knowledge

in municipality matters

Communication Skills

(Written/Oral)

10 8 Above average

Presentation (Promptness,

neatness of

resume/application,

appearance)

10 7 Presentable

Decision Making/Problem

Solving Skills

15 10 Above average

Total Marks 100

64 Qualified for the position

nominated to serve.

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STUDY

CERTIFIC

ATE

1 2018 Moi University Degree Bachelors Degree

2 1989 Migori Teachers College Certificate P1

3 1985 Nakuru High School Certificate KCSE

4 1981 Disii Kochia Primary School Certificate CPE



YEARS/MON

THS

1. An Excellent Teacher Asumbi girls

Boarding

1989-1991 2 years

2. Teacher Asumbi Girls

Boarding

2009 - 2013 4 years

3. Head teacher Got Rabuor Primary

School

1997 - 1999 2 years

4. Director and Principal St. Peter’s Cape

View School

1999 - 2019 20 years


.

Net Worth

The nominee’s net worth is estimated at kshs. 25 million as stated in his

questionnaire and during his interview session.

Honours and Awards

2015: Recognition to visit State House for one week on

starling

performance – presidential Reward scheme Inauguration

Best Teacher in Nyanza (English and School)

1997: Recognition of promotion on merit (P1 to S1)

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Integrity

1. The nominee is tax compliant as demonstrated in tax clearance

certificate no. KRAKSM2638322018 dated 11TH

September, 2018 valid

for twelve months up to 10th September, 2019.




3. The Director of Criminal Investigations issued the nominee with a

Police Clearance Certificate Ref No. PCC-AAAGERR2 dated 7th

September, 2018 showing the nominee had neither committed

offences nor has any trial in a court.

4. The nominee submitted a Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and

was issued with a Clearance Certificate No. 142706 dated 5th

September, 2018.



Name of Candidate: Mr. Peter Osoo Ongoro

RATINGS


Awarded by the

Committee

Comments




experience

Education/Training


25

21 The nominee has a Degree

and several other

professional certificates



position

15




(Written/Oral)

10 9 Above average


neatness of

resume/application,

appearance)

10 8 Presentable


Solving Skills

15 12 Above average

Total Marks 100


nominated to serve.

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3.4.3 DR. HON. WILLIAM ORACHA ABUKA

Dr. Hon. William Oracha Abuka appeared before the Committee on

Friday, 3rd May, 2019 at 10.00 a.m. and was orally interviewed under

Oath pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the

Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approvals) Act, 2017, and the




He is a Kenyan citizen born in 1962 in Kochia West, Homa Bay County.



STUDY

CERTIFIC

ATE

1 2012 United Graduate College and

Seminary

PhD Honorary PhD in

Divinity

2 2005 Uganda Christian University -

Mukono

Certificate Certificate in

Economic

Empowerment

3 2002-2003 Harvest Bible College Certificate Certificate in

Theology

4 1977 - 1980 Dr. Aggrey High School, Homa Bay O Level KCE

5 1970 – 1976 God Kado Primary CPE



YEARS/MON

THS

3. Nominated MCA Nairobi County

Assembly

2013 – 2017 5 years

4. Ag. Chairman, Chemelil

Sugar Co. Ltd

Chemelil Sugar Co. 2011 1 year

5. Board of Director Chemelil Sugar Co. 2009 - 2011 2 years

6. Chairman, Peace

Committees and EISA

Conflict Management

Panels

Nairobi 2008 - 2010 2 years

7. 1st Bishop of faith

Community Fellowship

2004 1 year

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8. General Overseer, faith

Community Fellowship

and chair Faith

Community Schools

2002 – to date 17 years

9. Chief Executive Officer Bildor Ltd 1998 – 2002 4 years

10. Senor Advertising

Executive in Charge of

special features

Natin Media Group 1992 – 1998


.

Net Worth



Honours and Awards

2012 United Graduate College & Seminary Int’l PhD Honorary

Doctor of Divinity Degree

2012: Head of State commendation, HSC BY H.E President Mwai

Kibaki

Integrity


certificate no. KRAWON1140438919 dated 30th April, 2019 valid for

twelve months up to 29th April, 2020.





Police Clearance Certificate Ref No. PCC-AAAGINQ8 dated 27th

September, 2018 showing the nominee had neither committed

offences nor has any trial in a court.

4. The nominee submitted a Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and

was issued with a Clearance Certificate No.145398 dated 19th

September, 2018.

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Name of Candidate: Dr. Hon. William Oracha Abuka

3.4.4 MS. MATUNGA DORCAS AKOTH

Ms. Matunga Dorcas Akoth appeared before the Committee on Friday,

3rd May, 2019 at 11.00 a.m. and was orally interviewed under Oath






He is a Kenyan citizen born in 1976 in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County.

RATINGS


Awarded by the

Committee

Comments




experience

Education/Training


25

17 The nominee has a Honorary

PhD and several other




position

15




(Written/Oral)

10 9 Above average


neatness of

resume/application,

appearance)

10 8 Presentable


Solving Skills

15 12 Above average

Total Marks 100


nominated to serve.

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STUDY

CERTIFICATE

1 2014- April

2016

Kisii University Bachelors

of

Commerce

BSc

2 2012 Sep –

2013 Dec.

Kisii University Diploma Diploma in

Business

Administration

3 1989 – 1992 Bishop Okoth girls-Mbaga

Secondary School

KCSE KCSE

4 1981 – 1988 Muthurwa Primary School KCPE KCPE



YEARS/MON

THS

1. Clerk Ndhiwa NG-CDF 2013 – 2017 4 years

2. Chairperson, County

Council

Homa Bay 2009 - 2013 4 years


Net Worth

The nominee’s net worth is estimated at Kshs. 1.8 million as stated in her

questionnaire and during her interview session.

Honours and Awards

2008 – 2009: St. Augustine’s Mirogi Boys Sterling performance as a

BOG

Member

2006-2007: St. Augustine’s Mirogi Boys Active participation as a

BOG Member

2009: County Council of Homa Bay – Best performer during

RRI

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Integrity

1. The nominee submitted a tax clearance certificate no.

KRAWON8007042017 dated 30th

August, 2017 valid for twelve

months up to 30th August, 2018.



investigations against her.


Police Clearance Certificate Ref No. 98022/2017 dated 13th

September, 2017.

4. The nominee submitted a Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Clearance Certificate No.37122 dated 18th September, 2017.



Name of Candidate: Ms. Matunga Dorcas Akoth

RATINGS

Marks

Available

Average Marks

Awarded by the

Committee

Comments

Work Experience(As it relates to

the position)

25 18 Has over 8 years work experience

Education/Training (Relevant to

the position)

25

20 The nominee has a Degree in

commerce and several other


Interest and knowledge relating

to the specific position

15

11 The nominee has knowledge in

municipality matters


(Written/Oral)

10 7 Above average


neatness of resume/application,

appearance)

10 8 Presentable

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Skills

15 10 Above average

Total Marks 100 74 Qualified for the position nominated

to serve.

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3.4.5 MS. EVERLYNE LUCY AKINYI OCHELE

Ms. Everlyne Lucy Akinyi Ochele appeared before the Committee on

Friday, 3rd May, 2019 at 2.00 p.m. and was orally interviewed under

Oath pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the

Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approvals) Act, 2017, and the




She is a Kenyan citizen born in 1978 in Rachuonyo District, Homa Bay

County.



STUDY

CERTIFIC

ATE

1 2000 Interworld College Certificate Computer

Application

Packages

2 1993-1996 Gogo Secondary School Certificate KSCE

3 1992 Ndiru Primary School Certificate KCPE

4 1984-1991 Lake primary School



YEARS/MON

THS

1. Cashier Kenfish Snackbar

Nairobi

1998-1999 1 year

2. Cashier Waker (Nairobi) 2000-2002 2 years

3. Receptionist Hotel Hippobuck 2003 - 2005 2 years

4. Director Gilvercom Systems 2006 to date 13 years

5. Board of Director

Member

Water and

Sanitation Co.

2014 1 year


Net Worth

The nominee’s net worth is estimated at kshs. 1.4 million as stated in her

questionnaire and during her interview session.

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Integrity

1. The nominee submitted an acknowledgement receipt from Kenya

Revenue Authority no. KRA201903014144 dated 18th March, 2019.





Police Clearance Certificate Ref No. PCC-AAAHPGR1 dated 28th

January, 2019 showing the nominee had neither committed offences

nor has any trial in a court.

4. The nominee cleared the loan owed to the Higher Education Loans

Board (HELB) and was issued with a Certificate of Clearance

No.174688 dated 18th March, 2019.

5. The nominee had been cleared by the Metropol Credit Reference

Bureau via SR.No. MCRB/C361661 dated 18th

March, 2019.



Name of Candidate: Ms. Everlyne Lucy Akinyi Ochele

RATINGS


Awarded by the

Committee

Comments




experience

Education/Training


25

15 The nominee has a certificate in

computer packages



position

15

10 The nominee has knowledge in

municipality matters


(Written/Oral)

10 8 Above average


neatness of

resume/application,

appearance)

10 8 Presentable


Solving Skills

15 10 Above average

Total Marks 100


nominated to serve.

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3.4.6 MR. ORAO JOANES OTIENO

Mr. Orao Joanes Otieno appeared before the Committee on Friday, 3rd

May, 2019 at 3.00 p.m. and was orally interviewed under Oath pursuant

to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Public





He is a Kenyan citizen born in 1974 in Homa Bay County.



STUDY

CERTIFICATE

1 2018 Certificate Certificate in

advance football

2 2011 Un HABITAT Certificate Certificate on

Conflict

Management

3 2009 Certificate Coaching training

4 1993 Uriri Boys High School Certificate KCSE

1989 Lake Primary School Certificate KCPE



YEARS/MON

THS

6. Driver 2006 TO DATE 13 years

7. Elected secretary, ODM

Party

Ward Market Ward 2009 - 2013 4 years

8. Elected General Secretary 2008 1 year

9. Secretary General Homa

Bay Juakali

Gamba Motors

Garage

1996 1 year


.

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Net Worth

The nominee’s net worth is estimated at kshs. 1.6 million as stated in his


Honours and Awards

2018: Basic and Advanced Coaching, Kenya Football

Federation

2011: Conflict Management Resolution and Team Building in

local

Governance, UN HABITAT

2009: Football Coaching Clinic, Kenya Football federation

Integrity

1. The nominee did not submit a tax compliance certificate.





Police Clearance Certificate Ref No. CID/SEC/6/7/2/A/VOL.XLV.10289

dated 29th January, 2009.

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Name of Candidate: Mr. Orao Joanes Otieno

3.4.7 MS. ODIYO CAREEN ATIENO

Ms. Odiyo Careen Atieno appeared before the Committee on Friday, 3rd

May, 2019 at 4.00 p.m. and was orally interviewed under Oath





RATINGS


Awarded by the

Committee

Comments




experience

Education/Training


25

14 The nominee has a

Certificate in Conflict

Management



position

15


in municipality matters.


(Written/Oral)

10 7 Above average


neatness of

resume/application,

appearance)

10 7 Presentable


Solving Skills

15 9 Above average

Total Marks 100


nominated to serve.

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He is a Kenyan citizen born in 1968 in Asego, Homa Bay County.



STUDY

CERTIFICATE

1 2012 Homa bay Certificate Peer education

training

2 2012 Homa bay Certificate Safe Water and

AIDS Project

3 2009 Homa bay Certificate Women fighting

AIDS in Kenya

4 2006 Homa bay Certificate Home Based

Care Training

5 2004 Unknown Certificate Kenya

Association of

Professional

Counsellor

6 1991 Nairobi Institute Diploma Diploma in

Guidance

Counselling

7 1986 Ogande Girl’s High School Certificate KCSE

8 1983 Ogande Primary School Certificate KCPE



YEARS/MON

THS

1. Sponsorship

programme with

plan Kenya

2012 – 2013 1 year

2. Homa Bay Town

Constituency (CDF)

2015 - 2018 3 years


.

Net Worth

The nominee’s net worth is estimated at Kshs. 1 million as stated in her


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Integrity

1. The nominee submitted an acknowledgement receipt from Kenya

Revenue Authority no. KRA201902950188 dated 15th March, 2019.





Police Clearance Certificate Ref No. PCC-AAAJBEK3 dated 23rd April,

2019 showing the nominee had neither committed offences nor has

any trial in a court.


Board (HELB) and was issued with a Certificate of Clearance

No.174703 dated 18th March, 2019.

5. The nominee has also been cleared by the Trans Union Credit

Reference Bureau via CRN No. MCRB/C33836 dated 18th March,

2019.



Name of Candidate: Ms. Odiyo CArren Atieno

RATINGS


Awarded by the

Committee

Comments




experience

Education/Training


25

11 The nominee has Diploma

certificate and several other




position

15

9 The nominee has adequate

knowledge in municipality

matters


(Written/Oral)

10 7 Above average


neatness of

resume/application,

appearance)

10 8 Presentable


Solving Skills

15 10 Above average

Total Marks 100


nominated to serve.

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3.4.8 MR. PETER ODHIAMBO OTIENO

Mr. Peter Odhiambo Otieno appeared before the Committee on Friday,

3rd May, 2019 at 5.00 p.m. and was orally interviewed under Oath






He is a Kenyan citizen born in 1968 in Rachuonyo Homa Bay County.


S/NO YEAR SCHOOL/INSTITUTION LEVEL OF STUDY CERTIFICATE

1 2013 - 2014 Maseno University Diploma Diploma in

Business

Administration

2 2013 SAMTEC Driving School Certificate Driving License

3 1984 – 1987 Apondo secondary School Certificate KCSE

4 1997 – 1983 Kilusi Primary School Certificate CPE



YEARS/MONTHS

1. Staff NG-CDF, Homa Bay

Town Constituency

2018 1 year

2. Manager NG-CDF, Homa Bay

Town Constituency

2014 - 2017 3 years

3. Regional Manager Nyamira & Guardian

Bus Service

2008 to date 11 years

4. Manager Sun city & Linear

Coach Bus Services

July, 2005 1 month

5. Agent Linear coach Bus

service

1998 - 2006 8 years

6. Agent Otange Bus Service 1997 – 1998 1 year

7. Supervisor Kisii express Bus 1994 - 1996 2 years

8. Clerk Kisii express Bus 1990-1994 4 years


.

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Net Worth



Integrity


certificate no. KRAKSM1138988319 dated 2nd

April, 2019 valid for

twelve months up to 1st April, 2020.





Police Clearance Certificate Ref No. PCC-AAAHOXM2 dated 28th

January, 2019 showing the nominee had neither committed offences

nor has any trial in a court.


Board (HELB) and was issued with a Clearance Certificate No.174709

dated 18th March, 2019.

5. The nominee has also been cleared by the Metropol Credit Reference

Bureau via CRN No. MCRB/C421607 dated 18th March, 2019.



Name of Candidate: Mr. Peter Odhiambo Otieno

RATINGS


Awarded by the

Committee

Comments



25 15 Has over ….. years work

experience

Education/Training


25

14 The nominee has a certificate

e and several other




position

15




(Written/Oral)

10 8 Above average

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neatness of

resume/application,

appearance)

10 7 Presentable


Solving Skills

15 10 Above average

Total Marks 100


nominated to serve.

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4.0 NOMINEE INDIVIDUAL OBSERVATIONS

The Committee having considered the nominees’ filled Questionnaires

pursuant to First Schedule of Public Appointments (County Assemblies

Approval) Act, 2017, their Curriculum Vitae and having heard their oral

submissions during the vetting exercise/interview, made the following

observations on their suitability for appointment as Member of Homa

Bay Municipality Board as follows:

1. Mr. Maurice Okoma Odhoch

Pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership

and integrity , the applicant submitted the following document; an

acknowledgement receipt from Kenya Revenue Authority,

clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission,

clearance certificate from Directorate of Criminal Investigation, he

was not a beneficiary of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

He exhibited adequate knowledge on the operations of the

Municipality

He has 4 years’ work experience.

2. Mr. Peter Osoo Ongoro


and integrity, the applicant submitted the following documents; tax

compliance certificate by the Kenya Revenue Authority, clearance

certificate by Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), clearance

certificate by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Certificate of

Good Conduct by Directorate of Criminal Investigation and the

clearance Certificate by Credit Reference Bureau.

He exhibited impressive knowledge on the operations of the

Municipality

He has 28 years vast work experience.

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3. Dr. Hon. William Oracha Abuka








He exhibited impressive knowledge on the operations of the

Municipality


4. Ms. Matunga Dorcas Akoth








She exhibited knowledge on the operations of the Municipality.

She has 8 years vast work experience.

5. Ms. Everlyne Lucy Akinyi Ochele


and integrity , the applicant submitted the following document; an

acknowledgement receipt from Kenya Revenue Authority,

clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission,

clearance certificate from Directorate of Criminal Investigation, she

was not a beneficiary of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

She exhibited remarkable knowledge on operation of the

Municipality

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She has 19 years vast work experience.

6. Mr. Orao Joanes Otieno

The nominee submitted a Certificate of Good Conduct dated 29th

January, 2009, he was not a beneficiary of Higher Education Loans

Board (HELB), he did not provide clearance from Ethics and Anti-

Corruption Commission and he did not provide tax compliance

certificate.

He exhibited satisfactory knowledge on Municipality


7. Ms. Odiyo Careen Atieno








She exhibited knowledge on operations of the Municipality

She has 4 years’ work experience

8. Mr. Peter Odhiambo Otieno








He exhibited knowledge on operations of the Municipality

He has 31years vast work experience

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5.0 COMMITTEE’S GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

The Committee after ventilating through the presentations of the

nominees observed the following:

1. That all the nominees were Kenyan citizens and residents of Homa Bay

Municipality as required by Section 13 as read together with Section 14

of the Urban Areas and Cities Act No. 13 of 2011.

2. That the nominees have lived within Homa Bay Municipality for at

least five years.

3. That all the nominees met the pass mark as set by the committee

4. That the nominees abilities, experience and qualifications meet the

requirements of serving in the Municipality Board as member.

5. That the nomination took into account the provisions of Article 27 (6)

which provides that the state shall take legislative and other measure

to implement the principle that not more than two-thirds of the

members of elective or appointive boards shall be of the same gender.

It is important to note that Mr. Paul Omondi Ogweno neither collected

the vetting questionnaires nor appear for vetting/interview. This is true

despite the fact that he was expected to be among the nine nominees.

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5.0 COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATIONS

Section 8(1) (a) of the County Governments Act 2012 stipulates that:-

“The County Assembly shall vet and approve nominees for appointment

to County Public offices as maybe provided for in this act or any other

law”.

In consonance with the above mentioned legislation, the Committee on

Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development hereby

recommends the approval of the following as Members of Homa Bay

Municipality Board:

S/NO NAME OF NOMINEE AREA Marks Awarded

1. Mr. Peter Osoo Ongoro Competitive selection 81%

2. Mr. William Oracha Abuka Competitive selection (PWD) 75%

3. Ms. Dorcas Akoth Matunga Competitive selection 74%

4. Mrs. Everlyne Lucy A.Ochelle Private Sector Association

(Youth)

67%

5. Mr. Maurice Okoma Odhoch Competitive selection 64%

6. Mr. Peter Odhiambo Otieno Urban Areas & Cities Association 64%

7. Mr. Orao Joannes Otieno Informal Sector Association 61%

8. Ms. Carren Atieno Odayo Neighborhood Association

(Gender parity)

58%

The committee further recommends the rejection of Mr. Paul Omondi

Ogweno of Id. No. 22045572 since he did not appear for the interview.

Pursuant to Section 10 (2) of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies

Approval) Act no. 5 of 2017 providing that “the nominating authority

shall not resubmit the name of ta candidate whose nomination has been

rejected by the County Assembly unless the circumstances relied on for

the rejection of the appointment of the candidate did not exist or ceased

to exist at the time of rejecting the nomination of the candidate’

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6.0 PRAYER

The Sectoral Committee on Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban

Development prays that the County Assembly adopts this report.

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6.0 APPENDICES

6.1 Message from the Governor

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6.2 Submission of names of the nominees

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6.3 Communication from the Chair

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