Michael Cheruiyot Bongei

Dr. Michael Cheruiyot Bongei is a Kenyan public sector expert and academic who has transitioned into politics as a leading candidate for the Governor of Bomet County. Armed with a PhD in Project Management and extensive experience as a Head of Procurement in various government departments, Dr. Bongei has built a professional reputation centered on resource management, strategic supply chain reforms, and strict institutional compliance. Running under the popular campaign banner "Bonga na Bongei" within the dominant United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, his gubernatorial platform focuses heavily on grassroots dialogue, youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and revitalizing Bomet's key agricultural sectors like tea and dairy farming. Beyond his political and professional ambitions, he remains deeply connected to local communities through the Dr. Michael Cheruiyot Foundation, which drives philanthropic initiatives across the region.