Ochilo Ayacko
Ochilo George Mbogo Ayacko (born 1968) is a Kenyan politician who has represented Migori County in the Senate of Kenya since 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. He served as Minister of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services under Mwai Kibaki, and also as Minister of Energy. After being defeated in the 2007 Kenyan general election, Ayacko served as executive chairman and CEO of the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board, and  in 2015 was elected chair of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy. 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 elected office. As of 2020, he serves as the vice chair of the senate committee on finance and budget. 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