Charles Lugano
Charles Lilechi Lugano (1950–2009) was a Kenyan politician. He belonged to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and was elected to represent the Shinyalu Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya since the Kenyan parliamentary election, 2007.[1]
Lugano was educated at Matioli Primary School and later Lirhanda Mixed Primary School.He later joined Lodwar High school for O levels. After high school he moved to Kitale and worked for National Cereals and Produce Board and Kenya Seed Company. He also got a degree in accounting, after which he worked for Turkana Fisheries Co-operative Society, ending up as a general manager. Later he went to work for Kenya Red Cross Society. Lugano had two wives and several children.[2] He died on 4 May 2009 at Nairobi Hospital after what was termed a short illness.[3] Following his death, a by-election was held in August 2009, which was won by Justus Kizito of ODM, thus Lugano's party retained the seat.[4]
References
- ↑ Members Of The 10th Parliament Archived June 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.. Parliament of Kenya. Accessed June 19, 2008.
- ↑ The Standard, May 5, 2009: Life and times of Shinyalu MP
- ↑ Daily Nation, May 4, 2009: Kenya MP dies after illness
- ↑ ODM triumphs in Shinyalu, Bomachoge by-elections