Thursday, March 28, 2024

List of Women Who Make Up The Parliament In Kenya

Women Representatives in Kenya play a huge role in politics and governance of the country. As always, African women have fought to have a place at the table and gradually, they are being recognized.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke
Source: Kenyans.co.ke
Source: Kenyans.co.ke
Source: Kenyans.co.ke
Source: Kenyans.co.ke
Source: Kenyans.co.ke

While there is still a long way to go, we choose to celebrate women who are coming out to vote and be voted for. Among them are the women representatives of Kenya.

List of women who make up the kenyan parliament and the counties they represent

1. Baringo County – Gladwell Jesire Cheruiyot – KANU

2. Bomet County – Joyce Korir Chepkoech – Jubilee

3. Bungoma County: Catherine Nanjala Wambilianga – FORD KENYA

4. Busia County: Florence Mutua – ODM

5. Elgeyo Marakwet County: Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo Chebaibai – Jubilee

6. Embu County: Jane Wanjuki Njiru – Jubilee

7. Garissa County: Anab Mohamed Gure – Jubilee

8. Homa Bay County – Gladys Wanga – ODM

9. Isiolo County: Rehema Dida Jaldesa – Jubilee

10. Kajiado County: Janet Marania Teyiaa – Jubilee

11. Kakamega County: Elsie Busihile Muhanda – ODM

12. Kericho County: Florence Chepngetich Koskey – Jubilee

13. Kiambu County: Gathoni Wamuchomba – Jubilee

14. Kilifi County: Gertrude Mbeyu Mwanyanje – ODM

15. Kirinyaga County:  Purity Wangui Ngirici – Jubilee

16. Kisii County: Janet Ongera – ODM

17. Kisumu County: Rozaah Akinyi Buyu – ODM

18. Kitui County: Irene Muthoni Kasalu – WDM-K

19. Kwale County: Zuleikha Ju Ma Hassan – ODM

20. Laikipia County: Catherine Wanjiku Waruguru – Jubilee

21. Lamu County: Ruweida Mohamed Obo – Jubilee

22. Machakos County: Joyce Kamene – WDM-K

23. Makueni County: Rose Mumo – WDM-K

24. Mandera County: Amina Gedow Hassan – EFP

25. Marsabit County: Safia Sheikh Adan – Jubilee

26. Meru County: Kawira Mwangaza – Independent

27. Migori County – Pamela Awuor Ochieng – ODM

28. Mombasa County: Asha Hussein Mohamed – ODM

29. Muranga County – Sabina Wanjiru Chege – Jubilee

30. Nairobi County: Esther Passaris – ODM

31. Nakuru County: Chelule Chepkorir Liza – Jubilee

32. Nandi County: Tecla Chebet Tum – Jubilee

33. Narok County: Roselinda Tuya – Jubilee

34. Nyamira County: Jerusha Mongina Momanyi – Jubilee

35. Nyandarua County: Faith Wairimu Gitau – Jubilee

36. Nyeri County: Rahab Mukami Wachira – Jubilee

37. Samburu County: Maison Leshoomo – KANU

38. Siaya County: Ombaka Christine Oduor – ODM

39. Taita Taveta County: Lydia Haika Mnene Mizighi – Jubilee

40. Tana River County: Rehema Hassan – MCCP

41. Tharaka Nithi County: Beatrice Nkatha Nyaga – Jubilee

42. Trans Nzoia County: Janet Nangabo Wanyama – Jubilee

43. Turkana County: Joyce Akai Emanikor – Jubilee

44. Uasin Gishu County: Gladys Boss Shollei – Jubilee

45. Vihiga County: Beatrice Kahai Adagala – ANC

46. Wajir County: Fatuma Gedi Ali – PDR

47. West Pokot County: Lilian Cheptoo Tomitom – Jubilee

These women are also members of KEWOPA – The Kenyan Women Parliamentary Association.

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