David Macharia

VeriVote Score (V-Score)

A 0–100 composite score reflecting how well this candidate meets constitutional leadership and integrity standards across 5 verified pillars.

How is this score calculated? →

69.5 / 100

Conditionally Suitable

Character & Integrity 69.0

Accountability & Transparency 70.8

Public Engagement & Inclusivity 69.1

Policy & Strategic Vision 69.1

Professional Competence & Execution 68.8

Detailed Scoring Breakdown

S1: Character & Integrity 69.0

Absence of Criminal Convictions

18.3/25

Criminal Conviction Record

16/25

Active Criminal Cases

20/25

DCI Investigation Status

20/25

Interpol / International Criminal Status

17/25

EACC & Anti-Corruption Record

19.5/25

EACC Corruption Investigation Status

13/25

Historical EACC Disciplinary Violations

23/25

Asset Declaration Completeness

20/25

Tax Compliance Record (KRA Clearance)

22/25

Public Office Conduct & Fiduciary Duty

15.0/25

Parliamentary Attendance & Engagement

21/25

Audit Findings Against Personal Conduct

13/25

Ombudsman Case History

13/25

Media Probity Record

13/25

Professional Integrity & Declaration Compliance

16.3/25

Professional License Status

15/25

Professional Disciplinary Record

19/25

CV & Education Credential Verification

13/25

Financial Probity & Bankruptcy Status

18/25

S2: Institutional Accountability & Transparency 70.8

Resource Stewardship & Financial Management

17.5/25

OAG Audit Record – Financial Management

16/25

Public Funds Accountability

15/25

Project Implementation Record

20/25

Contractor & Procurement Transparency

19/25

Budget Planning & Fiscal Discipline

17.5/25

Budget Adherence Record

16/25

Supplementary Budget Justification

13/25

Debt Management Record

20/25

Cost Control Discipline

21/25

Oversight Responsiveness & Accountability

17.5/25

Parliamentary / Committee Response Rate

16/25

EACC Cooperation & Investigation Compliance

17/25

Ombudsman Remedial Action Compliance

21/25

Audit Query Response Time

16/25

Transparency & Administrative Openness

18.3/25

Freedom of Information Compliance

21/25

Public Record Proactive Publication

16/25

Accountability Mechanism Functionality Index

Pending

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

18/25

S3: Public Engagement & Inclusivity 69.1

Accessibility & Constituent Services

17.3/25

Public Engagement Frequency Index

Pending

Digital Accessibility & Online Presence

20/25

Constituent Service Response Infrastructure

17/25

Physical Office Accessibility

15/25

Responsiveness to Public Feedback

16.5/25

Feedback Loop Latency

16/25

Grievance Resolution Rate

16/25

Public Satisfaction Metrics

18/25

Petition & ATI Response Compliance

16/25

Civic Education & Inclusive Communication

17.0/25

Substantive Outreach Content

19/25

Multilingual & Accessible Communication

16/25

Community Partnership Record

18/25

Youth & Women Engagement Index

15/25

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice

18.3/25

Gender & Ethnic Representation

18/25

Accessibility Accommodations (PWD)

15/25

Marginalized Group Outreach & Integration

18/25

Inclusion & Diversity Policy Compliance

22/25

S4: Policy Development & Strategic Vision 69.1

Fiscal Realism & Budgetary Feasibility

18.0/25

Budgetary Feasibility Assessment

19/25

Revenue Source Clarity

18/25

Debt Sustainability Awareness

15/25

Economic Impact Realism

20/25

Constitutional & Legal Harmony

16.5/25

Bill of Rights Alignment

20/25

Devolved Government Competency

19/25

Accountability Mechanism Integration

14/25

Protection of Vulnerable Groups

13/25

Evidence-Based Strategy

17.3/25

Data Foundation

16/25

Piloting & Learning Evidence

18/25

Performance Metrics Definition

20/25

Peer Comparison & International Best Practice

15/25

Policy Transparency & Citation Audit

17.3/25

Source Citation Completeness

13/25

Policy Transparency Index

Pending

Stakeholder Validation Evidence

19/25

Independent Expert Review

20/25

S5: Professional Competence & Execution Ability 68.8

Technical Expertise & Professional Standing

17.0/25

Professional Credentials & Relevant Experience

18/25

Continuous Professional Development

15/25

Sector-Specific Achievement Record

18/25

Stakeholder Confidence Index

Pending

Project & Programme Management

17.8/25

Project Delivery Track Record

14/25

Budget Management Competence

16/25

Team Leadership & Delegation

21/25

Stakeholder Coordination

20/25

Innovation & Change Management

16.8/25

Innovation Implementation

21/25

Adaptive Problem-Solving

14/25

Change Management Competence

18/25

Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring

14/25

Verifiability & Professional Evidence

17.3/25

Performance Documentation Quality

19/25

Third-Party Audit Trail Completeness

18/25

Outcome Metrics Verification

18/25

Peer Assessment Evidence

14/25

How is this score calculated? VeriVote scores candidates on 80+ indicators across 5 pillars, grounded in Chapter Six of Kenya’s Constitution. Every indicator is weighted and traceable to a named document. Scores include Trust Coefficients, Integrity Veto safeguards, and Category Floor protections. Learn more →

Last scored: Mar 14, 2026

Career & History

Biography

Hon. David Macharia is a dedicated public servant with extensive experience in county governance and devolved government. Known for their commitment to community development and transparent governance, they have been actively involved in various social and economic development initiatives across Kenya.

Education Background

Bachelor of Engineering

Mount Kenya University • 2010–2015

Bachelor of Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology • 2013–2019

Master of Economics

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology • 2000–2003

Career Experience

General Manager

Barclays Bank Kenya

Finance Manager

Kenya Commercial Bank

Managing Director

Kenya Commercial Bank

On the Issues

Agriculture and Food Security

Infrastructure Development

Youth Empowerment

Economic Development

Agriculture and Food Security

Transparency & Declarations

Asset Declaration

Candidate Manifesto

Legal & Ethical History

Campaign & Media

Community Rally - Siaya

February 02, 2026 • Siaya, Kenya

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Community Rally - Siaya

February 23, 2026 • Siaya, Kenya

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Community Rally - Siaya

January 08, 2026 • Siaya, Kenya

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