Cabinet Official

Hon. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, FCPA, EGH

Current roles

• Cabinet Secretary at the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development

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Biography

Wycliffe Oparanya is the Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development. He supports small businesses, SACCOs, and helps grow the cooperative movement in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Supports small businesses and MSMEs
• Strengthens cooperative societies and SACCOs
• Promotes entrepreneurship and job creation

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (FCPA)

Political career

• Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs
• Governor of Kakamega County (2013 – 2022)
• Member of Parliament for Butere Constituency
• Former Minister in previous governments

Personal life

He is a certified accountant and experienced leader from Kakamega County.