James 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.

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71.2 / 100

Conditionally Suitable

Character & Integrity 72.8

Accountability & Transparency 69.3

Public Engagement & Inclusivity 69.2

Policy & Strategic Vision 74.9

Professional Competence & Execution 69.1

Detailed Scoring Breakdown

S1: Character & Integrity 72.8

Absence of Criminal Convictions

16.3/25

Criminal Conviction Record

19/25

Active Criminal Cases

17/25

DCI Investigation Status

16/25

Interpol / International Criminal Status

13/25

EACC & Anti-Corruption Record

21.3/25

EACC Corruption Investigation Status

19/25

Historical EACC Disciplinary Violations

22/25

Asset Declaration Completeness

21/25

Tax Compliance Record (KRA Clearance)

23/25

Public Office Conduct & Fiduciary Duty

18.0/25

Parliamentary Attendance & Engagement

19/25

Audit Findings Against Personal Conduct

21/25

Ombudsman Case History

14/25

Media Probity Record

18/25

Professional Integrity & Declaration Compliance

17.3/25

Professional License Status

21/25

Professional Disciplinary Record

15/25

CV & Education Credential Verification

19/25

Financial Probity & Bankruptcy Status

14/25

S2: Institutional Accountability & Transparency 69.3

Resource Stewardship & Financial Management

16.0/25

OAG Audit Record – Financial Management

15/25

Public Funds Accountability

13/25

Project Implementation Record

18/25

Contractor & Procurement Transparency

18/25

Budget Planning & Fiscal Discipline

16.0/25

Budget Adherence Record

19/25

Supplementary Budget Justification

15/25

Debt Management Record

16/25

Cost Control Discipline

14/25

Oversight Responsiveness & Accountability

17.0/25

Parliamentary / Committee Response Rate

17/25

EACC Cooperation & Investigation Compliance

17/25

Ombudsman Remedial Action Compliance

20/25

Audit Query Response Time

14/25

Transparency & Administrative Openness

20.3/25

Freedom of Information Compliance

22/25

Public Record Proactive Publication

20/25

Accountability Mechanism Functionality Index

Pending

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

19/25

S3: Public Engagement & Inclusivity 69.2

Accessibility & Constituent Services

17.7/25

Public Engagement Frequency Index

Pending

Digital Accessibility & Online Presence

17/25

Constituent Service Response Infrastructure

15/25

Physical Office Accessibility

21/25

Responsiveness to Public Feedback

17.3/25

Feedback Loop Latency

14/25

Grievance Resolution Rate

20/25

Public Satisfaction Metrics

14/25

Petition & ATI Response Compliance

21/25

Civic Education & Inclusive Communication

17.3/25

Substantive Outreach Content

19/25

Multilingual & Accessible Communication

19/25

Community Partnership Record

18/25

Youth & Women Engagement Index

13/25

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice

17.0/25

Gender & Ethnic Representation

14/25

Accessibility Accommodations (PWD)

19/25

Marginalized Group Outreach & Integration

15/25

Inclusion & Diversity Policy Compliance

20/25

S4: Policy Development & Strategic Vision 74.9

Fiscal Realism & Budgetary Feasibility

18.5/25

Budgetary Feasibility Assessment

18/25

Revenue Source Clarity

17/25

Debt Sustainability Awareness

18/25

Economic Impact Realism

21/25

Constitutional & Legal Harmony

18.8/25

Bill of Rights Alignment

19/25

Devolved Government Competency

19/25

Accountability Mechanism Integration

18/25

Protection of Vulnerable Groups

19/25

Evidence-Based Strategy

19.0/25

Data Foundation

21/25

Piloting & Learning Evidence

17/25

Performance Metrics Definition

19/25

Peer Comparison & International Best Practice

19/25

Policy Transparency & Citation Audit

18.7/25

Source Citation Completeness

17/25

Policy Transparency Index

Pending

Stakeholder Validation Evidence

21/25

Independent Expert Review

18/25

S5: Professional Competence & Execution Ability 69.1

Technical Expertise & Professional Standing

18.3/25

Professional Credentials & Relevant Experience

19/25

Continuous Professional Development

20/25

Sector-Specific Achievement Record

16/25

Stakeholder Confidence Index

Pending

Project & Programme Management

17.5/25

Project Delivery Track Record

19/25

Budget Management Competence

17/25

Team Leadership & Delegation

20/25

Stakeholder Coordination

14/25

Innovation & Change Management

16.8/25

Innovation Implementation

19/25

Adaptive Problem-Solving

16/25

Change Management Competence

18/25

Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring

14/25

Verifiability & Professional Evidence

16.5/25

Performance Documentation Quality

15/25

Third-Party Audit Trail Completeness

20/25

Outcome Metrics Verification

16/25

Peer Assessment Evidence

15/25

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. James 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 Medicine

Kenya Methodist University • 2000–2005

Bachelor of Medicine

Strathmore University • 2004–2010

Master of Political Science

United States International University • 2011–2016

Political History

Party Secretary

United Democratic Alliance • 2019–Present

Career Experience

General Manager

East African Breweries

Project Manager

Safaricom Ltd

Branch Manager

Safaricom Ltd

Finance Manager

Standard Chartered Bank

On the Issues

Agriculture and Food Security

Youth Empowerment

Economic Development

Environmental Conservation

Transparency & Declarations

Asset Declaration

Candidate Manifesto

Legal & Ethical History

Campaign & Media

Community Rally - Siaya

March 03, 2026 • Siaya, Kenya

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Community Rally - Siaya

January 04, 2026 • Siaya, Kenya

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Community Rally - Siaya

January 03, 2026 • Siaya, Kenya

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