Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu is a wealthy man in the regime of President William Ruto. His fortune dates back to the 80s when he was a civil servant within the Mount Kenya Region. The latest updates on Ezekiel Machogu net worth are still making headlines.
The National Assembly’s Committee learned about the riches of Machogu amid an intensive vetting exercise. He not only spoke of his businesses but also about properties and luxurious cars.
Ezekiel Machogu net worth
Ombaki Ezekiel Machogu net worth is Ksh 590 million, an amount accumulated through shares in profitable companies, ownership of residential properties, land acquisitions, and heavy gear cars to name a few.
On top of that, SRC records show that Ezekiel Machogu salary is Ksh 924, 000 a month. The figure includes a basic salary of Ksh 554,000 and several six-figure allowances.
Ezekiel Machogu Biography
Born on January 1, 1956, Ezekiel Machogu is 69 years as of 2025. He is presently married to Jemimah Machogu.
So far, a majority of Kenyans think that he is a no-nonsense man but not necessarily to the calibre of his Kisii tribesman-predecessor, Dr Fred Matiangi.
Machogu’s 5 sources of wealth
Machogu told the vetting panel about his journey to the club of millionaires. He spoke about his qualifications and how they have been decorating his bank statements.
Enlisted are outstanding investments in his speedily ballooning empire.
1. 7 Residential apartments in Nairobi and Mombasa
Machogu is a serial investor in the real estate sector.
He owns several apartments at Eastlands along Jogoo Road, Pangani area, Yaya Centre, Milimani Estate, and the first-class residential Kileleshwa.
“I have buildings in Nairobi, three buildings in Eastlands specifically Jogoo Road, another in Pangani area, an apartment in Milimani, at Kileleshwa and another near Yaya Centre.”
Ezekiel Machogu.
Outside Nairobi County, Machogu owns an apartment in Mombasa County within the Shanzu area.
The former Nyaribari Masaba MP with 38 years of experience in public service owns 30 acres of land in his fatherland Kisii County.
He owns another unconstructed piece of land within the county capital. In addition to various high-rise buildings within Nairobi, Machogu owns a quarter of an acre along Ngong Road.
3. Machogu cars include a Mercedes Benz and a Toyota V8
A fleet of cars in Machogu’s parking lot includes a Mercedes Benz and a Toyota V8.
“I also have an apartment in Mombasa, Shanzu area, at Ngong, a piece of land, rightly a quarter of an acre along Ngong Road, a plot, not yet built in Kisii town and also have 30 acres of land in Kisii. I also own vehicles; a Mercedes Benz and a Toyota V8.”
Ezekiel Machogu.
He owns even more rides not to mention the ones attached to his government office as an Education CS.
4. Machogu’s hefty salaries from a four-decade career
Former CS Ezekiel Machogu has been actively serving in senior government positions since joining the career market in the early 80s.
He has all along worked in Nyeri, Nyandarua, Kikuyu, Nandi, Naivasha, Busia, and Wajir.
Working as a District Officer and District Commissioner melted his desire for politics.
He previously served as a Member of Parliament before losing the Kisii gubernatorial race and landing in the cabinet.
5. Machogu high net worth from retirements Perks and loyalties
Ombaki Machogu Ezekiel retired in 2016 upon attaining 60 years. Sources say he benefited from several rewards for his diligence while in office.
He would dive into the gubernatorial race against the incumbent Simba Arati after serving as a legislature Nyaribari Masaba for one term.
Sadly, Machogus and his running mate Julius Migos Ogamba suffered defeat. Luckily, the UDA-affiliated Machogu landed the position of cabinet secretary.
Educational background
While addressing the vetting panel, Machogu introduced himself as a loving husband and a father of five adult children.
He went on to confirm his education history to convince Kenyans of his academic qualifications for the CS job under Prof. George Magoha.
On completing his primary studies, Machogu proceeded to join Nduru Boys in Kisii County for his O-Levels.
Thereafter, he enrolled at Agoro Sare Secondary School in Homabay County for his A-levels.
Good grades eventually landed Ezekiel Machogu at the University of Nairobi for a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration graduating in 1979.
Additional academic qualifications
School of government formerly called Kenya institute of management
A paramilitary course at Embakasi, Nairobi
3-month management course at Birmingham University
A 3-week course at Bradford University
A list of management courses in Singapore, India, Morocco, Malaysia, Tunisia, and Mauritius
Machogu who has been in civil service for the past 38 years is finally ripening for national politics – his primary focus has been academics and infrastructural development.
Career journey
The newsmaker CS would spend a better part of his earlier career life in the Mount Kenya region.
At first in Nyeri County as a District officer and later as a senior servant in Nyandarua District.
He worked in other places among them Tetu division, Gichugu division, Kikuyu district, and Rift Valley Province as a PC, Nandi, and Naivasha sub-district.
Promotion to the rank of a District Commissioner saw Machogu going back to Nyandarua District. After 7 years of service, he moved to Busia as a District Commissioner.
From Busia, Machogu moved to the Coast province as a deputy Provincial Commissioner. Finally, he served in Wajir District.
CS Machogu retired in 2016 after a successful career of nearly four decades.
A first-time political attempt saw him becoming a Member of Parliament between 2017 and 2022.
He finally landed the CS job after losing the Kisii County gubernatorial race to his Excellency Simba Arati.
Ezekiel Machogu net worth and salary are outstanding for a 38-year career official. Born January 1, 1956, the 69 years old is no doubt a man of interest being the only of his kind from the region.
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