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Ochilo Ayacko

b. 1968

Kenyan politician

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About Ochilo Ayacko

Born 1968. Ochilo Ayacko is a Kenyan politician, civil servant and minister.

Ochilo George Mbogo Ayacko (born 1968) is a Kenyan politician who has served as the governor of Migori County since August 2022. He is the current governor of Migori County.

He previously represented Migori County in the Senate of Kenya, beginning with the October 2018 by-election to replace Senator Ben Oluoch, who died in June 2018.

History

Ayacko's political career began in 1997, when he was elected to the Parliament of Kenya, representing Rongo.

After being defeated in the 2007 Kenyan general election, and in 2015 was elected chair of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy.

In 2013 when members of the public approached him to vie as governor on the onset of devolution, he declined after ODM offered the mandate to Prof Edward Akong’o, who was defeated by outgoing Governor Okoth Obado on a PDP ticket.

In 2017, Ayacko ran for Governor of Migori County, but lost to Okoth Obado Ayacko made a legal challenge against Obado's victory, but this was dismissed by the Court of Appeal of Kenya.

In 2018, Ayacko was listed as a nominee for an ambassadorial position; however, he declined this, on the basis that he wished to continue pursuing electoral politics. In October 2018 he was elected as the third senator for Migori county after a by election beating his closest challenger Eddy Oketch Gicheru.

In 2020, he became the vice chair of the senate committee on finance and budget. Ayacko was nominated by the Orange Democratic Movement as their preferred candidate for the Migori gubernatorial race, and subsequently won the election, defeating John Dache Pesa by 175,226 votes to 126,171.

Education He is a holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) and masters (LL.M) both from the University of Nairobi and also a Doctorate in Leadership & Change Management from the United States International University.

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Important facts

Born
1968
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Senate of Kenya, Member of the National Assembly, Governor of Migori County
Also known as
George Mbogo Ochilo Ayacko, Ochilo G. M. Ayacko, George Ochilo Ayacko Mbogo, Ochillo Ayacko, George Ochillo-Ayacko Mbogo, George Ochilo Ayacko
moreOchilo George Mbogo Ayacko

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ochilo Ayacko?

Kenyan politician

When was Ochilo Ayacko born?

Ochilo Ayacko was born in 1968.

What is Ochilo Ayacko's occupation?

Ochilo Ayacko is a politician, civil servant and minister.

What nationality is Ochilo Ayacko?

Ochilo Ayacko is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ochilo Ayacko

· Wikidata: Q88808420

· DBpedia: Ochilo Ayacko

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