About NICHOLAS ODERO GUMBO
Eng. Nicholas Odero Gumbo is a seasoned Kenyan engineer, public leader, and former Member of Parliament for Rarieda, where he served two consecutive terms from 2007 to 2017. During his tenure in Parliament, he chaired the influential Public Accounts Committee, placing him at the centre of national debates on public finance, accountability and governance.
With a professional background in electrical and electronics engineering and extensive experience in public leadership, Gumbo has built a political career defined by parliamentary service, institutional leadership and an independent approach to public affairs. He has also served as Chairperson of the Kenyatta National Hospital Board and was appointed Chairperson of the Kenya Sugar Board in 2024.
In 2026, Gumbo declared his intention to contest the Siaya gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, returning to ODM after years outside the party. His return places his extensive parliamentary and public-sector experience at the centre of the county’s evolving political landscape.
With a professional background in electrical and electronics engineering and extensive experience in public leadership, Gumbo has built a political career defined by parliamentary service, institutional leadership and an independent approach to public affairs. He has also served as Chairperson of the Kenyatta National Hospital Board and was appointed Chairperson of the Kenya Sugar Board in 2024.
In 2026, Gumbo declared his intention to contest the Siaya gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, returning to ODM after years outside the party. His return places his extensive parliamentary and public-sector experience at the centre of the county’s evolving political landscape.