Francis Maasai Chemion

Hon. Francis Maasai Chemion is a veteran Kenyan politician and academic who currently serves as the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kaptama Ward in Mt. Elgon Constituency, Bungoma County. Elected on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, he is a seasoned grassroots leader with over three decades of background in education, which heavily influences his legislative advocacy for local bursaries, scholarship funds, and school infrastructure. Within the Bungoma County Assembly, Chemion wields significant administrative influence, serving as the Vice Chairperson of the Public Administration and ICT Committee and as an active member of the crucial Finance and Economic Planning Committee. Renowned for his vocal stances on regional public works, development accountability, and Mt. Elgon road projects, he remains a central and highly influential figure in the political and economic landscape of Bungoma County.