Biography
Paul Otiende Amollo is a prominent Kenyan lawyer and politician born on 1 February 1971 in Kisumu County in Maseno.
He is currently a member of parliament representing the Rarieda constituency.
Paul Otiende Amollo, one of Kenya’s most respected Supreme Court Lawyers, has held many positions, including President of the International Commission of Jurists (Kenya – Section) and President of Action Aid International (Kenya).
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| Full name: | Paul Otiende Amollo |
| Stage name: | Otiende Amollo |
| Born: | February 1, 1971 (age 53) |
| Place of birth: | Kisumu County, Maseno, Kenya |
| Nationality: | Kenyan |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| The children: | Rodney Amollo, Miriam Amollo, Paula Amollo, Jewel Amollo, Jean Amollo, John Amollo |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Lilian Amollo |
| Job: | Politician • Lawyer |
| Net worth: | $900,000 |
Early life
Paul Otiende Amollo was born on February 1 (1 February 1971) and grew up with parents who were not financially well off.
At one point, he thought about becoming a fisherman.
However, he dropped out of primary school to work as a fisherman before his family convinced him to return to school.
The main reason for his decision was his parents’ financial constraints. As a result, he thought that he would not be able to continue his studies after finishing primary school.
However, he was persuaded and encouraged by his aunt to continue going back to school.
Paul Otiende Amollo’s father, who worked as a labourer for the Maseno University administration, was fired and thrown out of the house when he was a child.
This event inspired him to strive and study. It was amidst all these hardships that he aimed to reach the pinnacle of his career today.
Education
Paul Otiende Amollo had his primary education at Maseno Mixed Primary School. He easily joined Maranda Boys Secondary School in 1986 because he was an outstanding student.
He graduated from Maranda Boys’ High School in 1989 with a KCSE average of A (average).
After graduating from high school, he studied law at the University of Nairobi and obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1995.
He also holds a Diploma in Law from Kenya Law School. In 1998, he received a Certificate in International Human Rights Law from Lund University, Sweden.
In 2014, Amollo continued his studies for a Master of Laws (LL.M) at the University of Nairobi (DAAD German Academic Exchange Program).
Career
Apart from being a lawyer, Paul Otiende Amollo is also an accomplished researcher. He has conducted various researches in the areas of Constitutional Law, Theory and Practice, African Human Rights System, HIV/AIDS and Law.
He is also serving the Government of Kenya as the Chairman of the Administrative Justice Commission (Office of the People’s Ombudsman).
Paul Otiende Amollo as well as many other domestic responsibilities, including:
- President of the International Commission of Jurists (Kenya – Section)
- President of Action Aid International (Kenya)
- Secretary General of the East African Law Society
- Council Member of the Kenya Bar Association.
Most importantly, Paul Otiende Amollo is currently the Member of Parliament, Rarieda Constituency.
Personal life
Paul Otiende Amollo is married to Lilian Amollo. His wife says he is a good and responsible man.
Their marriage produced six children: Rodney Amollo, Miriam Amollo, Paula Amollo, Jewel Amollo, Jean Amollo and John Amollo.
In an interview, he said that he enjoys spending time with his loving family.
Social media
Paul Otiende Amollo has a presence on social media. He has over 442k followers on Twitter, while the authenticity of his Instagram account remains questionable as he has just over 5k followers.
- Twitter: @OAmollo
- Instagram: @otiende_amollo
Net worth
As a renowned lawyer and researcher, Paul Otiende Amollo has made a lot of wealth for himself. Currently, he has an estimated net worth of over $900,000.
