Fernandes Barasa (FCPA Fernandes Barasa) is a Kenyan politician and former Chief Executive Officer and MD at Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO). He is also a former Chairman of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya serving from 2015-2017.
Currently, he’s serving as the second governor of Kakamega county after he floored the former senator Cleophas Malala during the August elections.
Away from his office work he also participates in Community Development projects in his home county. With the community development initiative, he has managed to transform the livelihood of many people in his region.
In 2016, the board of directors and Cabinet Secretary confirmed his appointment as the CEO. He took over as the CEO in August 2015, but at the time he was serving in an acting capacity after his predecessor retired upon completing his two terms.
Fernandes Barasa Age and Place of Birth
Barasa was born and raised in Kenya, but he has not yet revealed his actual date of birth.
Fernandes Barasa Family and Wife
He was born in a humble background and grew up in a village. His family didn’t have much at the time, however, more information about his parents is still not known.
As for his love life, Barasa is a very secretive person and he has managed to keep his wife and children away from the public. Our team is still reviewing the details and it will be updated as soon as possible.
Fernandes Barasa Education
Barasa attended a local primary school, where he could trek for ten Kilometere to and from home without shoes. He was a bright pupil and he always worked to change his background.
After Primary school, he managed to get good grades which landed him in a good secondary school. To him, it was a privilege as he got a chance to wear his first pair of shoes.
He also did well in high school and secured a chance to join Kenyatta University. Securing an opportunity at Kenyatta University made his parents proud and he became an inspiration to many other young guys back in his village.
Barasa Joined KU in 1993 and pursued a bachelor of commerce in accounting, graduating in 1997. In addition, he also holds a Master of Business Administration. He is also a member of the Certified Accountants of Kenya.
Fernandes Barasa Net Worth
Barasa earns an estimated salary of Ksh 500k plus allowances. His net worth is not yet in the public domain but it will be updated as soon as possible.
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