Charles Onyancha (born 7 March 1952) is a Kenyan politician. He belongs to the Orange Democratic Movement and was elected to represent Bonchari Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya since the 2007 Kenyan parliamentary election. [1]
Charles Onyancha (born 7 March 1952) is a Kenyan politician. He belongs to the Orange Democratic Movement and was elected to represent Bonchari Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya since the 2007 Kenyan parliamentary election. [1]
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