Former Kisii Governor James Ongwae lands gov’t job
By Francis Muli, November 16, 2023
Former Kisii Governor has been appointed as the chairperson of the Universal Service Advisory Council (USAC).
USAC provides strategic policy guidance for the administration and implementation of the Universal Service Fund (USF).
The USF was set up in 2013 to support widespread access, capacity building, and innovation in information and communications technology services.
Ongwae will serve in the board alongside Patrick Muriithi Mwati, Dr Amos Omolo, Lily Cherono Koech, Francis Parsimei Gitau, Joy Frida Nkirote Mutuma, Ferdinand Chirure Nyongesa, Benjamin Kiptanui Rop and Elizabeth Limagur.
The government started the process of appointing new board members for USAC in September.
The USF draws its finances from contributions from telecommunication service providers, broadcasters, and postal and courier operators, who are required to remit 0.5 per cent of their gross annual turnover into the fund.
The board members will serve for a period of three years commencing November 15, 2023.