Julius Migos Ogamba Biography, Family, Education, Career and Net Worth

Julius Migos Ogamba biography introduces to us yet another Kisii-bred Education CS in the corridors of excellence. He is set to succeed the recently dismissed Ezekiel Machogu.

Migos who deputized Ezekiel Machogu in the 2022 Kisii gubernatorial race is set to take charge in the Ministry of Education pending parliamentary approval.

7 Profile facts in Julius Migos Ogamba biography

Migos is a statesman with a clean record in legal and corporate leadership.

Who is Julius Migos?

1. CS Julius Migos is about 60 years old

How old is Migos? Born in the mid-60s, Julius Migos’s age is about 60 years as of 2025.

He joins national politics at a prime age after serving the country for at least three decades.

2. Migos’s home is in Kitutu Chache North

The new CS is of the Kisii tribe like his predecessors CS Ezekiel Machogu and the renowned Fred Matiangi.

Hon Migos originates in Kitutu Chache North where the former Kisii County governor James Ongwae also calls home.

3. He is an Alumnae of Nairobi University

Migos attended the University of Nairobi for a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and the University of Dundee in Scotland for a Master’s degree in Law (LLM).

On top of that, he is a graduate of the Kenya School of Law with a Post Graduate Diploma in Law.

4. He is a respected advocate of the High Court

Migos is a lawyer by profession with scholarly qualifications from reputable institutions across the world.

He has been serving as an advocate of the high court for the past 30 years.

5. Julius Migos was a Chairman at KenGen

Migos was appointed as a chairman of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) in the wake of 2023.

The historic CS appointment comes within months of his tenure in office as the board chairperson.

6. He joined active politics in 2017

In 2017, Migos was a parliamentary candidate for the Kitutu Chache North Parliamentary seat. In 2022, he was honored to deputize Machogu in the bid for the Kisii gubernatorial seat.

Unfortunately, the duo was trounced by the youthful Simba Arati in Ongwae’s succession race.

7. Migos was appointed Education CS in 2024

The unwavering Gen Z demos resulted in the withdrawal of the Finance bill and the dismissal of Ruto’s cabinet. Among those ousted by President Ruto is Ezekiel Machogu.

Migos would step up to succeed his close friend Machogu as a boss in the Ministry of Education.

Julius Migos Ogamba net worth

Education CS Migos Ogamba revealed that his net worth is a whopping Ksh 790 million as of 2025. Additionally, he is set to earn a monthly salary of Ksh 924,000 excluding six-figure allowances and perks.

The senior advocate proceeded to attribute his wealth to Agriculture, real estate, a fleet of motor vehicles, and a sprawling law firm business.

“I am worth 790 million made up of largely land, I have tea, trees, vehicles, farm equipment, and of course the income from the law firm.”

CS Migos Ogamba.

Formerly a chairperson of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Migos is now an advocate at Migos Ogamba & Waudo Advocates. On top of that, he brags about a legal career spanning 25 years.

In 2022, Migos Ogamba campaigned as a gubernatorial running mate to the former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu.

Fate would see him succeed his former boss in the Cabinet of William Ruto.

The biography of Julius Migos Ogamba is making headlines with mixed reactions on his qualifications for the highly demanding position in the government of President William Ruto.