Kipchumba Murkomen Biography
Kipchumba Murkomen is a Kenyan lawyer, politician, and currently the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. He is serving as the cabinet minister for Roads, Transport, and Public works in Kenya. He became the senator of Elgeyo-Marakwet County for the first term after winning the elections in 2013 on a URP ticket against the late Nicholas Biwott among other veteran politicians.
He was effortlessly re-elected in 2017 on a Jubilee ticket, beating former Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo. During the August 2020 election on a UDA ticket, he won against former Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos.
10 Quick Facts About Kipchumba Murkomen
- Name: Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen
- Age: 43 Years (2022)
- Birthday:12 March
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm)
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Lawyer, Politician, Cabinet Secretary for Transport
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Ksh.924,000
- Net worth: Ksh.550 million
Kipchumba Murkomen Age
Kipchumba is 43 years old as of 2022, he was born on 12 March 1979, in Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on 12 March every year, and his birth sign is Pisces.
Kipchumba Murkomen Height
Murkomen stands at a height of around 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall.
Kipchumba Murkomen Education
Murkomen studied at Chawis Primary School in Embobut Forest, Marakwet East until 1993 when he did for his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam. He was not pleased and decided to retake the exam in 1994. He thereafter joined St Joseph’s High School Kitale and repositioned to St Patrick’s High School Iten, where he sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam.
He then joined the University of Nairobi (UoN), Parkland Campus for a Bachelor of Law and graduated with a degree of bachelor of laws (LLB) in 2004. While at university, he was elected chairman of the Fellowship of Christian Unions’ National Students Executive Council.
He was subsequently awarded a scholarship to study a master’s in law at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He additionally studied at the American University Washington College of Law in the United States.
He was a law lecturer at Moi University, the University of Nairobi, and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He was also a political analyst.
Tertiary / University
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: American University Washington College of Law
- Qualification: Graduate
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Qualification: Master’s in law
- Date: 2004
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi (UoN)
- Qualification: Bachelors’s Degree in Law
Secondary Education
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: St Joseph’s High School Kitale, St Patrick’s High School Iten
- Qualification: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam
Primary Education
- Date: 1994
- Education Institution: Chawis Primary School
- Qualification: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Kipchumba Murkomen Early Life
Unfortunately, details concerning Kipchumba’s early life are not disclosed, we will keep you updated when this information is available.
Kipchumba Murkomen Parents
Murkomen was born in Elgeyo Marakwet county as the son of Johana Murkomen Kanda (father) and Mama Margaret (mother). His father was ordained as an African Inland Church (AIC) reverend in August 2019.
Murkomen’s dad is a pastor, trader, and farmer who started off as a driver, working hard to educate his children.
Kipchumba Murkomen Father
On August 13, 2018, Murkomen’s father paid him a courtesy call at his office; a session Murkomen documented that they took time to reflect and pray.
“Today I had a special visitor in my office in the person of my Dad. We had an opportunity to pray for God’s grace and guidance in the difficult tasks ahead of us in our different careers. May God guide him in his pastoral duties. Amen,”
Kipchumba Murkomen Mother
In mid 1970s Dad married Mum and together left their home in Kaptogol, Embobut Ward to go and serve as casual laborers in Trans Nzoia and the upper parts of Marakwet West.
That’s when Dad gained little knowledge of how to read and write. As a result of interacting with his masters and fellow laborers he also learned to speak some little Swahili.
Kipchumba Murkomen Siblings
Murkomen is not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Kipchumba Murkomen Wife
Murkomen is married to his lovely wife, Grace Wanjiku. The couple married in 2009 in an African-themed wedding after dating for six years. Together they are blessed with three sons and a daughter. Their last born, a son, was born in February 2016.
Kipchumba Murkomen Salary
Murkomen receives a monthly basic salary of Ksh.924,000 as the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. He likewise receives an official state car with a maximum engine capacity of 3000cc. He again receives Medical Benefits, which include an annual medical cover for one spouse and up to four children under the age of twenty-five who are fully dependent on the state officer.
The benefits are as follows: Inpatient Ksh 10 million, Outpatient Ksh.300,000, Maternity Ksh.150,000, Dental Ksh.75,000, and Optical Ksh.75,000. State officers are also eligible for a Ksh.10 million car loan and a Ksh.40 million mortgage.
A daily subsistence allowance for domestic and international travel shall be paid to State officers in accordance with the rates reviewed and set by SRC from time to time. They will also receive a monthly Airtime benefit of up to Ksh.20,000. A security team shall be provided as advised by the Inspector-General of Police and shall not be convertible to cash.
Kipchumba Murkomen Net Worth
Murkomen has an estimated net worth of Ksh.550 million as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Lawyer, Politician, and Cabinet Secretary for Transport. Through his various sources of income, Murkomen has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Kipchumba Murkomen Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Murkomen.
Kipchumba Murkomen Wiki
- Full Names: Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen
- Popular As: Kipchumba Murkomen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Lawyer, Politician, Cabinet Secretary for Transport
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: Kalenjin
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Kipchumba Murkomen Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 43 Years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: 12 March 1979
- Place of Birth: Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kenya
- Birthday: 12 March
Kipchumba Murkomen Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
Kipchumba Murkomen Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Johana Murkomen Kanda
- Mother: Mama Margaret
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Married to Grace Wanjiku
- Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Four
Kipchumba Murkomen Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Ksh.550 million
- Salary: Ksh.924,000
- Source of Income: Lawyer, Politician, Cabinet Secretary for Transport
Kipchumba Murkomen Career
Murkomen was interested in politics at a young age since he was in high school. He was elected by the student body as the dining hall captain. He later joined the University of Nairobi, where he was the first second-year student to be elected chairman of the prestigious Kenya Law Society.
This was during a time when the student union had been banned, and he was very instrumental in reforming it. He served as the chairman of the East Africa Law students society. He was later elected the chairman of the Fellowship of Christian Unions’ National Students Executive Council which led over 25 Christian unions in universities and colleges.
Kipchumba Murkomen Political Positions
Started 11th March 2013: Senator for Elgeyo-Marakwet county, Started 13th February 2013: Coalition Member of Jubilee Alliance, Started 2012: Member for Elgeyo-Marakwet of United Republican Party (URP). He was also a Lecturer at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, the University of Nairobi, Moi University. Lawyer – Sing’oe, Murkomen & Sigei Advocates. He is a political analyst.
Kipchumba Murkomen House
Murkomen owns a posh mansion found somewhere in the Karen suburbs. Thinking from the photos the mansion itself is a two-story building and was lately completed. The compound was enclosed by a wall with grills outside the wall giving it a good look. Inside the compound are the prior house and a maid quarter.
Except for the Karen residence, Murkomen has again made another residence in Marakwet where his family lives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kipchumba Murkomen
Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen is a Kenyan lawyer, politician, and currently the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. He is serving as the cabinet minister for Roads, Transport, and Public works in Kenya.
Kipchumba is a Kenyan national born on 12 March 1979, in Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kenya.
Murkomen stands at a height of around 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall.
Yes, Murkomen is married to his lovely wife, Grace Wanjiku. The couple married in 2009 in an African-themed wedding after dating for six years.
Murkomen has an approximate net worth of Ksh.550 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the political industry.
Murkomen receives a monthly basic salary of Ksh.924,000 as the Cabinet Secretary for Transport.
Murkomen is a resident of Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Kipchumba is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Murkomen is serving as the cabinet minister for Roads, Transport, and Public works in Kenya.
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