My net worth is Sh170 million - Bishop David Oginde

The process to get an EACC chairperson is getting closer as nominee Bishop David Oginde on Wednesday appeared before National Assembly for vetting.

Appearing before National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee for vetting, Oginde took an oath before being grilled.

He revealed that his net worth of Sh170 million.

The Committee chaired by Tharaka MP Gitonga Murugara is undertaking the vetting in accordance with Standing Order 45, and section 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2012 which outlines the roles of committees in considering presidential nominations.

The former Citam Church Presiding Bishop was picked by President William Ruto last month and his name was forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration.

Bishop Oginde was one of the three individuals who had been shortlisted by the Public Service Commission to succeed Archbishop (Emeritus) Dr Eliud Wabukala.

The other two were former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Amani Komara.

Wabukala had served a full 6-year term at the helm of the EACC.

Ruto said Bishop Oginde is highly respected at home and abroad for his strong reputation in forthrightness, integrity, and his tireless efforts towards the promotion of ethics and virtue in society.

Bishop Oginde is the immediate former Presiding Bishop of Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) and is also the immediate former Chancellor of Pan Africa Christian (PAC) University.

He holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University School of Business and Leadership, USA and a Master's Degree in Leadership from Pan Africa Christian University.