Paul Nyongesa Otuoma

Kenyan politician and veterinary doctor who has been Governor of Busia County since 2022 and previously served as MP for Funyula and as a Cabinet minister.

VerifiedLatest source dated 2026-02-03Last reviewed 2026-10-26

Who is Paul Nyongesa Otuoma?

Identity

Full name: Paul Nyongesa Otuoma^{[1, 2, 3]}
Also known as: Paul Otuoma, Dr. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma
Status: Active

Current roles

Governor, County Government of Busia 2022-08^{[1, 3]}

Selected former roles

Minister for Fisheries Development, Government of Kenya 2008^[2]
Member of Parliament, Funyula Constituency, National Assembly of Kenya 2007^{[2, 3]}
Chairman, Privatisation Commission ^{[2, 4]}
Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Kenya ^[2]

Sources

Governorship - The County Government of BusiaCounty Government of Busia, primary source
Paul Nyongesa Otuoma (cabinet profile)Kenya Year Book Editorial Board, primary source
ODM's Paul Otuoma wins Busia governor seatThe Star, 2022-08-12, secondary source
Yatani appoints six to Privatisation CommissionThe Star, 2021-10-07, secondary source

Change history

2026-10-26 Record published.

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