Simon Kachapin is a Kenyan politician and was the first governor of West Pokot County (2013-2017). However, he lost his seat during 2017 general election to Governor John Lonyangapuo.
During 2022 election, he recaptured his gubernatorial seat using UDA party ticket.
He was born in 1967 in Sigor, Kenya.
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9 Quick facts about Simon Kachapin
- Full name: Simon Kachapin Katelei
- Date/year of birth: 1967
- Age: 57 years
- Martial status: unknown
- Children: unknown
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation/profession: Politician and a teacher
- Father: Chosei Kabila
- Mother: Unknown
Simon Kachapin age
Kachapin was born in 1967 in Sigor, Kenya. Therefore, his 57 years years old.
The early life and family of Simon Kachapin
Kachapin was born and brought up in Sigor. He come from a family of two siblings: his brother Zoe Kabila and one sister Jaynet Kabila. Kachapin father is Chosei Kabila. However, details about his mother are not public. Therefore, we shall update this section as soon as we get the details.
Simon Kachapin Education background
Hon. Kapachin Simon holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Leadership and integrity from Moi University.
Simon Kachapin Career path
Kachapin was elected Governor of West Pokot County in 2013. In 2018 he was appointed as the Chief Administrative Secretary in the execution of Government business. He was tasked with providing policy direction, supervision of the ministry, and coordination. Kapachin also served as the Chief Administrative Secretary in the ministry of education.
He also worked as the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association chairman of west Pokot. He was a Deputy Principal and Senior principal for 4 and 12 years respectively. As a principal he headed Ortum Boys Secondary School.
In the 2022 general elections, Kachapin was declared governor of West Pokot after managing to attain 86,476 votes. He defeated the Governor John Lonyangapuo against all odds. Lonyangapuo managed to get 84,610 votes. Kachapin vied under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), party ticket against Lonyangapuo’s Kenya Union Party (KUP) party ticket.
In 2017 Kachapin was defeated by Lonyangapuo who vied under the KANU party ticket.
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Simon Kachapin wife and children
Kachapin has managed to keep his family matters a personal affair. As such, there are no details about his wife or children.
Simon Kachapin salary and net worth
As a governor of West Pokot County, he earns KSh 924,000. The figure includes all his allowance (KSh. 300,00) and market adjustment rates of KSh. 170,000. His net worth is estimated to be $ 1million -$5million. Much of his wealth is derived from his political career and as a teacher.
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