Jared Ojuok

Jared Ojuok was born in 1976 in East Kasipul, Homa Bay County, Kenya. His early education started off at Otel Primary School in 1983, where he did his KCPE in the year 1990. He went to Homa Bay High School in 1991-1994 then proceeded to the University of Nairobi, 1996-2000 where he graduated with B.A Hons in the year 2000.
He later joined the Kenya Police Force in the year 2001.
Jared holds an MBA in Strategic Management.

About Me

Mr. Jared Ojuok, HSC, Superintendent of Police and IPA Kenya’s Secretary General is currently deployed as the Public Information Officer in the Office of the Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service. He is a distinguished scholar, an astute communicator, a transformative leader, and a family man.

My Writing

Jared's first novel When the Ancient Tree Falls is set in a remote Kenyan village called Mumbo and depicts the traditional political, socio-cultural and economic life of the Luo community.

The story is about the accomplishments of Ngode Aganyo, a pre-colonial community leader in the land of Mumbo, a confederation of six related clans. He was a great warrior and a judicious leader who led his family with love and firmness that made him the epitome of good morals and economic attainment within his community. Aganyo’s leadership exemplifies public participation in making key decisions through consensus building, structured organisation of political administration and well-planned for leadership succession, both at family and community levels.

Aganyo is keen on carrying forward the spirit of his forefathers by diligently observing the rituals, teaching the customs to the young generation and leading by example in the noble cause of sharing. Upon his death, the clan structures remain stable and he is given a hero’s send-off attended by a huge crowd of mourners.