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Vihiga Governor shuns home for hotel where he pays Sh150,000 per month

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo arrives at a function in Luanda town. [Eric Lungai, Standard]

Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo has been living in a hotel since his election in 2017. The county forks out Sh150, 000 every month as he awaits completion of the official residence by the end of this year.

The governor’s official residence on a two-hectare parcel at Enderi in Sabatia sub-county, will cost Sh80 million. The land cost Sh23.9 million while the design for the house cost Sh24 million.

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