Jackson Mandago Biography
Jackson Mandago is a renonwed Kenyan politician who presently serves as the senator of Uasin Gishu County. He previously served as the first Governor of Uasin Gishu County from 2013 to 2022. He was first elected Governor in 2013 and re-elected in 2017 for his second and final term.
Jackson had to fight hard against billionaire businessman Zedekiah Kiprop alias Buzeki to win re-election in the August 8, 2017, general election on the Jubilee Party ticket. He is never shy of speaking his mind and has frequently found himself in trouble over some of the remarks he makes.
He has an equal share of credit and criticism for driving hawkers out of Eldoret CBD. In June 2016, several street families staged a major demonstration along the Eldoret streets in protest of killings that are allegedly perpetrated by the police, with the former governor being criticized for not addressing the issue as expected.
10 Quick Facts About Jackson Mandago
- Name: Jackson Mandago
- Age: 48 Years (2022)
- Birthday: 5 May
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Height: Average
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Politician, Senator
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Ksh. 510,000
- Net worth: $5 million
Jackson Mandago Age
Mandago is 48 years old as of 2022, he was born on 5 May 1974, in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on 5 May every year, and his birth sign is Taurus.
Jackson Mandago Height
Mandago stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Jackson Mandago Education
Mandago studied at Kenyatta University and pursued a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. He later joined the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to pursue procurement and strategic planning.
Tertiary / University
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: Master’s Degree in Procurement and Strategic Planning
- Qualification: Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: Kenyatta University.
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Chemistry
Secondary Education
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: Not Known
- Qualification: Not Known
Primary Education
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: Not Known
- Qualification: Not Known
Jackson Mandago Family
Mandago was born and raised by his parents in Uasin Gishu County in Kenya. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Mandago’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Jackson Mandago Wife
Jackson is married to his lovely wife Lucy Mandago, an undergraduate student at Kenyatta University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Chemistry. Information concerning their children will be updated as soon as possible.
Jackson Mandago Salary
Mandago receives a monthly basic salary of around Ksh. 510,000 as the Senator of Uasin Gishu County. He also receives an allowance that can reach as high as 250,000 Kenyan Shillings per month.
Jackson Mandago Net Worth
Mandago has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2023. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Politician. Through his various sources of income, he has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Jackson Mandago Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jackson Mandago.
Jackson Mandago Wiki
- Full Names: Jackson Kiplagat Arap Mandago
- Popular As: Jackson Mandago
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician, Senator
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jackson Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 48 Years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 5 May 1974
- Place of Birth: Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
- Birthday: 5 May
Jackson Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
Jackson Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Lucy Mandago
- Children: To be updated
Jackson Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 million
- Salary: Ksh. 510,000
- Source of Income: Politician, Senator
Jackson House and Cars
- Place of living: Uasin Gishu
- Cars: Car Brand to be updated
Jackson Mandago Senator
Mandago has been elected as the Senate Health Committee Chairperson while Nominated Senator Mariam Omar as the Vice Chairperson. Mr. Mandago thanked the board members for voting for him and reminded them that all 47 counties are facing enormous challenges related to the provision of healthcare.
The Uasin Gishu Senator pledged to look into the challenges confronting healthcare workers, the shortage of personnel, training of health workers, reforms in the National Insurance Health Fund (NHIF), and the expected roll-out of Universal Health Care across the country.
He said, “The Senate Health Committee members must take their mandate seriously so that the role of counties in the provision of quality healthcare is well articulated so as to ensure that Kenyans easily access quality healthcare cheaply and closer to them.”
The committee chairperson told it was their commitment to take an active role in the restructuring of the NHIF to make it responsive to the needs of the counties taking in mind that health care is a fully devolved function.
Jackson Mandago Nomination
Mandago seemed to be demanded success as vote counting restarted in the UDA primaries in Uasin Gishu. Mandago was vying for the Senate ticket, is ahead of his main rival lawyer Kipchumba Karoli, who took an early lead in some polling stations but was later edged out as counting continued.
Mandago is completing his final term as governor and many had anticipated him to win efficiently in the nominations, though, with more than a third of votes so far counted, he appeared suspended for a narrow victory. Karoli is a newcomer in Uasin Gishu politics and carried out quiet campaigns in the county. During initial results, Mandago had more than 27,000 votes closely followed by Karoli at nearly 20,000 votes.
Vote computing is, nevertheless, still going on in the region. During the race to succeed Mandago, politician Jonathan Bii was neck to neck with former envoy Julius Bitok. Bitok led in Kesses Constituency while Bii is ahead in the Soy sub-county.In the race for parliamentary tickets, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi is leading against his opponents.
Jackson Mandago Love Affair
In 2017, Governor Mandago had been put on the spot over his alleged romance with Joyce Kebenei who is the Vice-Chair Public Service Board of Uasin Gishu county.
This came after a photo of him in a hat with the phrase “Baba Ya Warembo” went viral on social media, which didn’t go very well with many of the county residents seeing as he has a love child with a former kindergarten teacher Caroline Maina, who took him to court over failure to pay upkeep.
Jackson Mandago on Fund Misuse
Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson was accused by Senator Isaac Melly of misusing county funds. Melly and his supporters said that Jackson used more than Sh 10 million to host a homecoming parade in Eldoret town when he returned from Nairobi, where he recorded a statement with the DCI on the Moi University VC saga.
Melly says it was embarrassing for the governor to use county resources in such a manner yet it faces an acute shortage of drugs. “The governor and his top officers must undergo a lifestyle audit. They have been spending public funds on questionable matters not beneficial to residents,” he said.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson Mandago
Jackson Mandago is a renonwed Kenyan politician who presently serves as the senator of Uasin Gishu County. He previously served as the first Governor of Uasin Gishu County from 2013 to 2022.
Mandago is a Kenyan national, he was born on 5 May 1974 in Uasin Gishu Kenya.
Yes, Jackson is married to his lovely wife, Lucy Mandago an undergraduate student at Kenyatta University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Chemistry.
Mandago stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Mandago has an approximate net worth of $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the political industry.
Mandago receives a monthly basic salary of around Ksh. 510,000 as the Senator of Uasin Gishu County. He also receives an allowance that can reach as high as 250,000 Kenyan Shillings per month.
Mandago lives in Uasin Gishu, Kenya, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Mandago presently serves as the senator of Uasin Gishu County.
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