LUKE SHIKANGA OTIPO

Luke Shikanga Otipo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (English/Literature) from Moi Univeristy, and is currently pursuing an MA in Public Policy and Administration at Kenyatta University.

Otipo has a wide experience in teaching, Educational Administration and Public Service Administration. Besides teaching, he published several books used by high school teachers and students. He is among pioneer Sub County Administrators in County Government of Kakamega where he has served in various sub counties, together with the Office of the Deputy Governor as Deputy Director of Administration and Advisor.

Otipo is a self motivated, result oriented individual with keenness to detail. He is a good negotiator, networker and a team player who believes in gathering all but scattering none. Through his networking skills, he was able to bring the United Nations Development (UNDP) Program on board to provide catalytic funding that jump started the fencing of Kakamega Forest which has now become a flagship project with many partners plugging in.

Otipo has attended several courses aimed at horning his skills as an Administrator and Manager. He is a member of the Kenya Association of Public Management and Administration (KAPAM) and African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM)