By Hope Barbra
After the revocation of his appointment as the chairman of the Energy Regulation Authority just four months into office, George Ouma Wanga is once again soaring high.
On Wednesday, George, the husband to Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB). Wanga will serve for a period of three years.
The governor is one of the key pillars and supporters of President William Ruto’s broad-based government arrangement with the late Raila Odinga and the ODM party.
Wanga, who was recently confirmed as the ODM national chairperson, leads one of the wings in the ODM party that supports the re-election of President Ruto and the political alliance between her party and UDA.
Wanga, ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Odinga, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, his Energy counterpart Opiyo Wandayi, and National Assembly Budget Chairman Sam Atandi, among others, lead the wing that supports the broad-based government.
Siaya Senator James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna are opposed to the arrangement and do not support the political alliance between UDA and ODM.
Babu has already declared support for Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for president.
In an X handle post, Julius Kibet Bitok, Principal Secretary, State Department of Basic Education, said he held discussions with Mr. George Wanga, the incoming CEO of the Kenya Literature Bureau today.
It read: “Held discussions with Mr. George Wanga, the incoming CEO of the Kenya Literature Bureau today. KLB reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its mandate of providing high-quality learning materials that support curriculum requirements and ongoing education reforms.
As we continue enhancing the delivery of competency-based learning, our focus remains on ensuring that every learner has access to relevant, affordable, and high-quality educational resources.
We appreciate KLB’s dedication to fulfilling its role within the ministry and contributing to our shared goal of improving learning outcomes across the country.”
Wanga will be responsible for leading the organization in executing its policy through managing the agency’s daily operations and providing sustainable growth.
Formed in 1980, KLB has for decades been responsible for publishing, printing, and distributing educational materials, and in particular, creating curriculum-based textbooks.
When he was appointed the chair of EPRA, CEO Daniel Kiptoo wrote: “We welcome Mr. George Wanga as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of our Board of Directors. He takes the baton from Hon. Justice (Rtd.) Prof. Jackton Ojwang, whose four years of visionary leadership have been nothing short of transformative.
To Prof. Ojwang, my deepest gratitude for your dedication and unwavering service. And to Mr. Wanga, we look forward to a new chapter of growth and excellence under your stewardship. Together, we continue shaping the energy sector.”
