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MP, Kabondo Kasipul
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Eve Akinyi Obara is the Member of Parliament for Kabondo Kasipul, currently in her second term. Before joining politics in 2017, she was a high-ranking civil servant, serving as the Managing Director of the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) for over a decade. She is known for her focus on education, having transformed KLB into a profit-making entity. In parliament, she sits on the Education Committee. Her constituency is often cited as a model for CDF management, particularly in the construction of modern classrooms and laboratories.
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Re-elected MP for Kabondo Kasipul (2022)
Former Managing Director, Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) (2007–2017)
Head of State Commendation (HSC) recipient
Faced criticism over the staffing of the KLB during her tenure (Auditor General raised queries)
Battled election petitions in 2017 challenging her win
Awarded 'Best Managed CDF' in Homa Bay County