Richard is the Son of Abugah and Mary, Peasant farmers who reside in Magombo Nyamira County. Richard attended Kisii University for his Law degree (LLB). He worked for several organizations before establishing Kisii College of Accountancy (KCA) where he is the Director. Richard is currently the serving member of the County Assembly of Nyamira representing Magombo ward in Kitutu Masaba and the Chairman of the Budget and Appropriation Committee