Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo | |
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2nd Governor of Vihiga County | |
Assumed office 21 August 2017, Second Deputy Governor (2023-2027), Wilberforce Kitiezo | |
Deputy | Patrick Saisi Lumumba |
Preceded by | Moses Akaranga |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 September 1952 |
Nationality | Kenyan |
Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo (born September 23, 1952) is a Kenyan politician, and the current Governor of Vihiga County having trounced Hon Rev. Moses E. Akaranga of Progressive Party of Kenya ( PPK) in the 9/8/2017 General elections. He was elected Member of Parliament for Emuhaya Constituency in 2008, under Orange Democratic Party (ODM). He hails from Emanyinya village, Emusire, in Central Bunyore. On March 28, 2019, Governor Wilber Ottichilo laid a foundation for the governor’s official home which is worth Sh80 million in Endeli Village.[1]