Meet Evans

Evans’s parents, Teacher George Ochola Odungo Nyamaganda and Mama Eunice Adhiambo Onditi, instilled in him faith, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to community. When both passed away suddenly, Evans (along with his twin brother Wickliffe and older siblings) learned to lean on one another and on their faith. Though the loss was profound, it reinforced values of perseverance, service, and gratitude—qualities Evans carries into his leadership today.

• Family Heritage: Evans’s father, George Ochola Odungo, was born into a modest teaching family in Central Sakwa Ward. In the late 1970s, George began his career as a primary school teacher—instilling in his own children (years later) a passion for knowledge and community uplift.

• Community Roots: Mama Eunice, raised by her parents in a nearby farming village, spent her childhood helping run a small church outreach. Even then, the Nyamagandas were known for sharing a meal, offering counsel, and lending tools to neighbors in need.

• Parents’ Early Marriage: By the mid-1980s, George and Eunice were married and teaching side by side in Obama Village. They established the first Sunday school there, teaching local children to read—and nurturing a culture of learning that would later benefit Evans and his siblings.

• Community Service: In 1985, George organized the first “Community Literacy Campaign,” inviting adults to evening classes. Eunice led weekly health talks on nutrition and hygiene. Their combined efforts sowed the seeds of trust and collaboration in what would become the core of Evans’s approach decades later.

• 1990: Evans Ochola is born in Obama Village, the youngest of four children (including his twin, Wickliffe). He grows up amid books at his father’s home-tutelage and sermons at his mother’s church.
• 1996 – 2002: Attends Obama Primary School. Despite early adversity (losing both parents by 1998), Evans excels in reading and mathematics—often topping his class. Extended relatives and church elders mentor him, ensuring he never misses a meal or a school uniform.
• 1999: At age nine, Evans helps his siblings pitch in to fund a small community library, building on the legacy his parents left behind.

• 2003 – 2008: Enrolls at Awendo Secondary School. Emerges as a natural leader—serving as class prefect and organizing first-aid sessions in the dormitories. Joins the debating club, discovering a passion for public speaking and advocacy.
• 2006: Wins a regional science fair by creating a solar-powered lamp prototype—foreshadowing his lifelong interest in technology and innovation.
• 2007: Begins volunteering at Mama Eunice’s former health outreach clinic, assisting nurses with record-keeping and learning about rural healthcare challenges.
• 2009: Graduates with top marks; awarded a county scholarship to study in Nairobi.

• 2010 – 2012: Attends Kenyatta University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Management. Leads the Kenya Student Technology Club, organizing workshops on digital literacy for rural youth.
• 2013 – 2015: Hired by a UN-affiliated NGO in South Sudan as a junior Project Coordinator. Manages supply chains for maternal health clinics and masters stakeholder coordination under duress. Gains expertise in data systems and budget management.
• 2015 – 2017: Relocates to Kampala to serve as a Policy Analyst for a regional economic empowerment initiative. Designs youth training modules that uplift over 2,000 young entrepreneurs.
• 2017 – 2019: Works in Juba (South Sudan) and Kinshasa (DRC), supervising multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects—always ensuring that community voices guide decision-making.
• 2018: Founds the Nyamaganda Foundation, sponsoring scholarships for Awendo students and hosting digital skills camps across Migori County.
• 2019 – 2021: Moves to Dubai to launch a tech-startup focusing on mobile agricultural tools for East African farmers. While abroad, Evans deepens his understanding of digital innovation and global finance.
• 2022 – Present: Returns to Awendo to dedicate himself fully to community development and to prepare for public office—visiting every ward, listening to constituents, and laying the groundwork for the 2027 campaign.