Fredrick Wafula Odilo

Hon. Eng. Fredrick Wafula Odilo is an accomplished Kenyan professional and political leader who currently serves as the Speaker of the Third Busia County Assembly. A registered engineer by profession, he previously utilized his technical expertise as a managing partner in the private construction sector before making a decisive entry into public service. Elected as an ex-officio Speaker in September 2022, Odilo has effectively steered the county's legislative arm, balancing oversight and development initiatives across the region from his political home base in Nambale. Driven by a vision for transformative governance, he has officially declared his candidacy for the Busia County Gubernatorial seat in the upcoming 2027 elections, aligning himself with regional reform movements like the Tawe and Linda Mwananchi initiatives to champion socio-economic empowerment for the people of Busia.