Mokaya Omweri was born in Keera village, located on the slopes of Manga Escarpment, a cultural landmark of the Abagusii people of Kisii County, Kenya. He attended Cardinal Otunga High School-Mosocho before joining Moi University from where he graduated with a degree in Finance and Banking.

He has a rich experience in rural and youth development having worked with Youth Enterprise Development Fund-Kenya and One Acre Fund.