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About the Democracy Trust Fund

Helping Women To WIN in 2027 — Not Just To Run

The Democracy Trust Fund is an initiative of Echo Network Africa Foundation, dedicated to identifying, preparing, and positioning women for elective and appointive leadership across Kenya.

DTF women in political leadership
2027 General Election
Participatory Fund Campaign Education Advocacy & Research Resource Mobilization Institutional Growth
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The road to 2027

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The Network

Our Members

Strong women determined to change the leadership landscape — from the village ward to the national assembly.

Agnes Awinja
MCA
Agnes Awinja
Central Sakwa Ward
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Annabel Wambui
MP
Annabel Wambui
Limuru Constituency
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Beatrice Karwitha Kiragu
MP
Beatrice Karwitha Kiragu
North Imenti Constituency
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Beth Syengo
MP
Beth Syengo
Embakasi South Constituency
ⓘ
Betty Adera
MP
Betty Adera
Westlands Constituency
ⓘ
Betty Milgo
MP
Betty Milgo
Emurua Dikirr Constituency
ⓘ
Catherine N. Wekesa
Woman Rep'
Catherine N. Wekesa
Nairobi County
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Catherine Nanjala Mabonga
MP
Catherine Nanjala Mabonga
Kiminini Constituency
ⓘ
Cynthia Akinyi Onyango
MCA
Cynthia Akinyi Onyango
Sidindi Ward
ⓘ
Dorcas Jeruto
MP
Dorcas Jeruto
Marakwet East Constituency
ⓘ
Dr. Caroline Onyango (Julie)
Woman Rep'
Dr. Caroline Onyango (Julie)
Siaya County
ⓘ
Dr. Fridah Karani
Senator
Dr. Fridah Karani
Embu County
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Dr. Grace M. Mutua
MCA
Dr. Grace M. Mutua
Mumoni Ward
ⓘ
Dr. Iscah A Oluoch
MP
Dr. Iscah A Oluoch
Awendo Constituency
ⓘ
Dr. Janet Komenda
MP
Dr. Janet Komenda
North Mugirango Constituency
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Dr. Joyce Osogo
Woman Rep'
Dr. Joyce Osogo
Kisumu County
ⓘ
Dr. Juliet Kimemiah
Governor
Dr. Juliet Kimemiah
Kiambu County
ⓘ
Esther Mwanyumba
Woman Rep'
Esther Mwanyumba
Taita Taveta County
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Fatuma Namatsi
MCA
Fatuma Namatsi
Harambee Ward
ⓘ
Gabriella Lorere
MP
Gabriella Lorere
Laikipia North Constituency
ⓘ
Gedhia Mamo
Woman Rep'
Gedhia Mamo
Marsabit County
ⓘ
Grace Kioko
MP
Grace Kioko
Mwala Constituency
ⓘ
Hamisa Maalim Zaja
Woman Rep'
Hamisa Maalim Zaja
Mombasa County
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Hon. Aisha Jumwa
Governor
Hon. Aisha Jumwa
Kilifi County
ⓘ
Hon. Alice Wahome
MP
Hon. Alice Wahome
Kandara Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Amina Kale
Woman Rep'
Hon. Amina Kale
Lamu County
ⓘ
Hon. Anne Waiguru
Governor
Hon. Anne Waiguru
Kirinyaga County
ⓘ
Hon. Anne Wanjiku Kariuki
MCA
Hon. Anne Wanjiku Kariuki
Ng’enda Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Ariviza Mwami
MP
Hon. Ariviza Mwami
Dagoretti North Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Beatrice Elachi
MP
Hon. Beatrice Elachi
Dagoretti North Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Beatrice Kwamboka
Woman Rep'
Hon. Beatrice Kwamboka
Nairobi County
ⓘ
Hon. Betty Tett
MP
Hon. Betty Tett
Westlands Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Cecily Mbarire
Governor
Hon. Cecily Mbarire
Embu County
ⓘ
Hon. Charity Ngilu
Governor
Hon. Charity Ngilu
Kitui County
ⓘ
Hon. Diana Muthoni
MCA
Hon. Diana Muthoni
Kagundu-ini Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Doreen Dande
MCA
Hon. Doreen Dande
Kanyasa Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Doris Kanario
MCA
Hon. Doris Kanario
California South Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Dr. Caroline Karugu
MP
Hon. Dr. Caroline Karugu
Nyeri Town Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Elizabeth K. Kailemia
Woman Rep'
Hon. Elizabeth K. Kailemia
Meru County
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Hon. Emapet Kemunto
MCA
Hon. Emapet Kemunto
Viwandani Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Eve Akinyi
MP
Hon. Eve Akinyi
Kabondo Kasipul Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau
Woman Rep'
Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau
Nyandarua County
ⓘ
Hon. Florence Kegode
MCA
Hon. Florence Kegode
Busali Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Florence Mutua
Governor
Hon. Florence Mutua
Busia County
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Hon. Gathoni Wa Muchomba
MP
Hon. Gathoni Wa Muchomba
Githunguri Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Gladys Wanga
Governor
Hon. Gladys Wanga
Homa Bay County
ⓘ
Hon. Godliver Omondi
MCA
Hon. Godliver Omondi
Kholera Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Isacko D. Umuro
Woman Rep'
Hon. Isacko D. Umuro
Marsabit County
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Hon. Jackline Mwakha Okanya
MP
Hon. Jackline Mwakha Okanya
Mumias West Constituency
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Hon. Jane Kihara
MP
Hon. Jane Kihara
Naivasha Constituency
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Hon. Joyce Wambui Njoki
MP
Hon. Joyce Wambui Njoki
Mathioya Constituency
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Hon. Judy Oyugi
MCA
Hon. Judy Oyugi
East Asembo Ward
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Hon. Karen Magara
MCA
Hon. Karen Magara
Tabaka Ward
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Hon. Leylah Muhandale
MCA
Hon. Leylah Muhandale
Lumakanda Ward
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Hon. Lucy Wachuka Mathenge
Woman Rep'
Hon. Lucy Wachuka Mathenge
Kajiado County
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Hon. Margaret Lorna Kariuki
Woman Rep'
Hon. Margaret Lorna Kariuki
Embu County
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Hon. Mary Odiga
MCA
Hon. Mary Odiga
Kamagambo Ward
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Hon. Mary Omondi Olute
Woman Rep'
Hon. Mary Omondi Olute
Siaya County
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Hon. Milkah Ngare (Areba)
MCA
Hon. Milkah Ngare (Areba)
Bamburi Ward
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Hon. Mwakio Chao
MCA
Hon. Mwakio Chao
Kaloleni Ward
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Hon. Naisula Lesuuda
MP
Hon. Naisula Lesuuda
Samburu West Constituency
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Hon. Nancy Grace Muthami
MCA
Hon. Nancy Grace Muthami
Ngando Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Nimo Omar Haji
Woman Rep'
Hon. Nimo Omar Haji
Wajir County
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Hon. Peris Tobiko
Governor
Hon. Peris Tobiko
Kajiado County
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Hon. Prof. Jacqueline A. Oduol
MP
Hon. Prof. Jacqueline A. Oduol
Alego-Usonga Constituency
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Hon. Rodha Katisha
MCA
Hon. Rodha Katisha
Garsen South Ward
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Hon. Rose Ogonda
MCA
Hon. Rose Ogonda
Kware Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Rose Wachira
Woman Rep'
Hon. Rose Wachira
Kirinyaga County
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Hon. Roselindah Andambi
MCA
Hon. Roselindah Andambi
Idakho Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Ruth Wangari Mwaniki
MP
Hon. Ruth Wangari Mwaniki
Kigumo Constituency
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Hon. Sabina Chege
Governor
Hon. Sabina Chege
Murang'a County
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Hon. Sarah Korere
MP
Hon. Sarah Korere
Laikipia North Constituency
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Hon. Sophia Abdi Noor
MP
Hon. Sophia Abdi Noor
Ijara Constituency
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Hon. Susan Ngugi
Woman Rep'
Hon. Susan Ngugi
Tharaka Nithi County
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Hon. Susan Nyokabi Wamaitha
MCA
Hon. Susan Nyokabi Wamaitha
Kinoo Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Umul Ker Kassim
Woman Rep'
Hon. Umul Ker Kassim
Mandera County
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Hon. Waithera Chege
MCA
Hon. Waithera Chege
Nairobi south Ward
ⓘ
Jacqueline Koni
MP
Jacqueline Koni
Kibwezi West Constituency
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Jael Omunyang’oli
MCA
Jael Omunyang’oli
Sheywe Ward
ⓘ
Jane Karimi Mwaniki
Woman Rep'
Jane Karimi Mwaniki
Embu County
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Jane Kibati
Woman Rep'
Jane Kibati
Kitui County
ⓘ
Jane Mwai-Kinyua
MP
Jane Mwai-Kinyua
Kieni Constituency
ⓘ
Josephine Chege
Senator
Josephine Chege
Nyandarua County
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Josephine Wangui Agingu
MCA
Josephine Wangui Agingu
Githiga Ward
ⓘ
Lydia Njeri Ndungu
MP
Lydia Njeri Ndungu
Kiambu Town Constituency
ⓘ
Lynette Olima
MP
Lynette Olima
Bondo Constituency
ⓘ
Madam Gladys Chania – Mwangi
Woman Rep'
Madam Gladys Chania – Mwangi
Kiambu County
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Margaret Toili
Woman Rep'
Margaret Toili
Bungoma County
ⓘ
Mary Muthoni
Senator
Mary Muthoni
Kirinyaga County
ⓘ
Mercy Nyabwala
MP
Mercy Nyabwala
Embakasi Central Constituency
ⓘ
Minaywa Laboso
MP
Minaywa Laboso
Sotik Constituency
ⓘ
Patience Nyange
Governor
Patience Nyange
Taita Taveta county
ⓘ
Pauline Odegea
MCA
Pauline Odegea
Gombato Bongwe Ward
ⓘ
Prof. Elizabeth Pantoren
MP
Prof. Elizabeth Pantoren
Laisamis Constituency
ⓘ
Prof. Loice Gathece
MP
Prof. Loice Gathece
Mwea Constituency
ⓘ
Purity Wanja M’rithaa
MCA
Purity Wanja M’rithaa
Chogoria Ward
ⓘ
Rose Arshley
MCA
Rose Arshley
Kendu Bay Town Ward
ⓘ
Scholastica Madowo
MCA
Scholastica Madowo
South East Alego Ward
ⓘ
Sylvia Njeri
MCA
Sylvia Njeri
Roysambu Ward
ⓘ
Waithera Muithirania
Woman Rep'
Waithera Muithirania
Murang'a County
ⓘ
Yator Faith Jeptoo
MCA
Yator Faith Jeptoo
Moiben Ward
ⓘ
Zipporah Mueni
MCA
Zipporah Mueni
Kwa Njenga Ward
ⓘ
Zipporah Nyambura
MCA
Zipporah Nyambura
Kabete Ward
ⓘ
Agnes Awinja
MCA
Agnes Awinja
Central Sakwa Ward
ⓘ
Annabel Wambui
MP
Annabel Wambui
Limuru Constituency
ⓘ
Beatrice Karwitha Kiragu
MP
Beatrice Karwitha Kiragu
North Imenti Constituency
ⓘ
Beth Syengo
MP
Beth Syengo
Embakasi South Constituency
ⓘ
Betty Adera
MP
Betty Adera
Westlands Constituency
ⓘ
Betty Milgo
MP
Betty Milgo
Emurua Dikirr Constituency
ⓘ
Catherine N. Wekesa
Woman Rep'
Catherine N. Wekesa
Nairobi County
ⓘ
Catherine Nanjala Mabonga
MP
Catherine Nanjala Mabonga
Kiminini Constituency
ⓘ
Cynthia Akinyi Onyango
MCA
Cynthia Akinyi Onyango
Sidindi Ward
ⓘ
Dorcas Jeruto
MP
Dorcas Jeruto
Marakwet East Constituency
ⓘ
Dr. Caroline Onyango (Julie)
Woman Rep'
Dr. Caroline Onyango (Julie)
Siaya County
ⓘ
Dr. Fridah Karani
Senator
Dr. Fridah Karani
Embu County
ⓘ
Dr. Grace M. Mutua
MCA
Dr. Grace M. Mutua
Mumoni Ward
ⓘ
Dr. Iscah A Oluoch
MP
Dr. Iscah A Oluoch
Awendo Constituency
ⓘ
Dr. Janet Komenda
MP
Dr. Janet Komenda
North Mugirango Constituency
ⓘ
Dr. Joyce Osogo
Woman Rep'
Dr. Joyce Osogo
Kisumu County
ⓘ
Dr. Juliet Kimemiah
Governor
Dr. Juliet Kimemiah
Kiambu County
ⓘ
Esther Mwanyumba
Woman Rep'
Esther Mwanyumba
Taita Taveta County
ⓘ
Fatuma Namatsi
MCA
Fatuma Namatsi
Harambee Ward
ⓘ
Gabriella Lorere
MP
Gabriella Lorere
Laikipia North Constituency
ⓘ
Gedhia Mamo
Woman Rep'
Gedhia Mamo
Marsabit County
ⓘ
Grace Kioko
MP
Grace Kioko
Mwala Constituency
ⓘ
Hamisa Maalim Zaja
Woman Rep'
Hamisa Maalim Zaja
Mombasa County
ⓘ
Hon. Aisha Jumwa
Governor
Hon. Aisha Jumwa
Kilifi County
ⓘ
Hon. Alice Wahome
MP
Hon. Alice Wahome
Kandara Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Amina Kale
Woman Rep'
Hon. Amina Kale
Lamu County
ⓘ
Hon. Anne Waiguru
Governor
Hon. Anne Waiguru
Kirinyaga County
ⓘ
Hon. Anne Wanjiku Kariuki
MCA
Hon. Anne Wanjiku Kariuki
Ng’enda Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Ariviza Mwami
MP
Hon. Ariviza Mwami
Dagoretti North Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Beatrice Elachi
MP
Hon. Beatrice Elachi
Dagoretti North Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Beatrice Kwamboka
Woman Rep'
Hon. Beatrice Kwamboka
Nairobi County
ⓘ
Hon. Betty Tett
MP
Hon. Betty Tett
Westlands Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Cecily Mbarire
Governor
Hon. Cecily Mbarire
Embu County
ⓘ
Hon. Charity Ngilu
Governor
Hon. Charity Ngilu
Kitui County
ⓘ
Hon. Diana Muthoni
MCA
Hon. Diana Muthoni
Kagundu-ini Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Doreen Dande
MCA
Hon. Doreen Dande
Kanyasa Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Doris Kanario
MCA
Hon. Doris Kanario
California South Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Dr. Caroline Karugu
MP
Hon. Dr. Caroline Karugu
Nyeri Town Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Elizabeth K. Kailemia
Woman Rep'
Hon. Elizabeth K. Kailemia
Meru County
ⓘ
Hon. Emapet Kemunto
MCA
Hon. Emapet Kemunto
Viwandani Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Eve Akinyi
MP
Hon. Eve Akinyi
Kabondo Kasipul Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau
Woman Rep'
Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau
Nyandarua County
ⓘ
Hon. Florence Kegode
MCA
Hon. Florence Kegode
Busali Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Florence Mutua
Governor
Hon. Florence Mutua
Busia County
ⓘ
Hon. Gathoni Wa Muchomba
MP
Hon. Gathoni Wa Muchomba
Githunguri Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Gladys Wanga
Governor
Hon. Gladys Wanga
Homa Bay County
ⓘ
Hon. Godliver Omondi
MCA
Hon. Godliver Omondi
Kholera Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Isacko D. Umuro
Woman Rep'
Hon. Isacko D. Umuro
Marsabit County
ⓘ
Hon. Jackline Mwakha Okanya
MP
Hon. Jackline Mwakha Okanya
Mumias West Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Jane Kihara
MP
Hon. Jane Kihara
Naivasha Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Joyce Wambui Njoki
MP
Hon. Joyce Wambui Njoki
Mathioya Constituency
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Hon. Judy Oyugi
MCA
Hon. Judy Oyugi
East Asembo Ward
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Hon. Karen Magara
MCA
Hon. Karen Magara
Tabaka Ward
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Hon. Leylah Muhandale
MCA
Hon. Leylah Muhandale
Lumakanda Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Lucy Wachuka Mathenge
Woman Rep'
Hon. Lucy Wachuka Mathenge
Kajiado County
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Hon. Margaret Lorna Kariuki
Woman Rep'
Hon. Margaret Lorna Kariuki
Embu County
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Hon. Mary Odiga
MCA
Hon. Mary Odiga
Kamagambo Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Mary Omondi Olute
Woman Rep'
Hon. Mary Omondi Olute
Siaya County
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Hon. Milkah Ngare (Areba)
MCA
Hon. Milkah Ngare (Areba)
Bamburi Ward
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Hon. Mwakio Chao
MCA
Hon. Mwakio Chao
Kaloleni Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Naisula Lesuuda
MP
Hon. Naisula Lesuuda
Samburu West Constituency
ⓘ
Hon. Nancy Grace Muthami
MCA
Hon. Nancy Grace Muthami
Ngando Ward
ⓘ
Hon. Nimo Omar Haji
Woman Rep'
Hon. Nimo Omar Haji
Wajir County
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Hon. Peris Tobiko
Governor
Hon. Peris Tobiko
Kajiado County
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Hon. Prof. Jacqueline A. Oduol
MP
Hon. Prof. Jacqueline A. Oduol
Alego-Usonga Constituency
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Hon. Rodha Katisha
MCA
Hon. Rodha Katisha
Garsen South Ward
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Hon. Rose Ogonda
MCA
Hon. Rose Ogonda
Kware Ward
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Hon. Rose Wachira
Woman Rep'
Hon. Rose Wachira
Kirinyaga County
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Hon. Roselindah Andambi
MCA
Hon. Roselindah Andambi
Idakho Ward
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Hon. Ruth Wangari Mwaniki
MP
Hon. Ruth Wangari Mwaniki
Kigumo Constituency
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Hon. Sabina Chege
Governor
Hon. Sabina Chege
Murang'a County
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Hon. Sarah Korere
MP
Hon. Sarah Korere
Laikipia North Constituency
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Hon. Sophia Abdi Noor
MP
Hon. Sophia Abdi Noor
Ijara Constituency
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Hon. Susan Ngugi
Woman Rep'
Hon. Susan Ngugi
Tharaka Nithi County
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Hon. Susan Nyokabi Wamaitha
MCA
Hon. Susan Nyokabi Wamaitha
Kinoo Ward
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Hon. Umul Ker Kassim
Woman Rep'
Hon. Umul Ker Kassim
Mandera County
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Hon. Waithera Chege
MCA
Hon. Waithera Chege
Nairobi south Ward
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Jacqueline Koni
MP
Jacqueline Koni
Kibwezi West Constituency
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Jael Omunyang’oli
MCA
Jael Omunyang’oli
Sheywe Ward
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Jane Karimi Mwaniki
Woman Rep'
Jane Karimi Mwaniki
Embu County
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Jane Kibati
Woman Rep'
Jane Kibati
Kitui County
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Jane Mwai-Kinyua
MP
Jane Mwai-Kinyua
Kieni Constituency
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Josephine Chege
Senator
Josephine Chege
Nyandarua County
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Josephine Wangui Agingu
MCA
Josephine Wangui Agingu
Githiga Ward
ⓘ
Lydia Njeri Ndungu
MP
Lydia Njeri Ndungu
Kiambu Town Constituency
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Lynette Olima
MP
Lynette Olima
Bondo Constituency
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Madam Gladys Chania – Mwangi
Woman Rep'
Madam Gladys Chania – Mwangi
Kiambu County
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Margaret Toili
Woman Rep'
Margaret Toili
Bungoma County
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Mary Muthoni
Senator
Mary Muthoni
Kirinyaga County
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Mercy Nyabwala
MP
Mercy Nyabwala
Embakasi Central Constituency
ⓘ
Minaywa Laboso
MP
Minaywa Laboso
Sotik Constituency
ⓘ
Patience Nyange
Governor
Patience Nyange
Taita Taveta county
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Pauline Odegea
MCA
Pauline Odegea
Gombato Bongwe Ward
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Prof. Elizabeth Pantoren
MP
Prof. Elizabeth Pantoren
Laisamis Constituency
ⓘ
Prof. Loice Gathece
MP
Prof. Loice Gathece
Mwea Constituency
ⓘ
Purity Wanja M’rithaa
MCA
Purity Wanja M’rithaa
Chogoria Ward
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Rose Arshley
MCA
Rose Arshley
Kendu Bay Town Ward
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Scholastica Madowo
MCA
Scholastica Madowo
South East Alego Ward
ⓘ
Sylvia Njeri
MCA
Sylvia Njeri
Roysambu Ward
ⓘ
Waithera Muithirania
Woman Rep'
Waithera Muithirania
Murang'a County
ⓘ
Yator Faith Jeptoo
MCA
Yator Faith Jeptoo
Moiben Ward
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Zipporah Mueni
MCA
Zipporah Mueni
Kwa Njenga Ward
ⓘ
Zipporah Nyambura
MCA
Zipporah Nyambura
Kabete Ward
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2/54
Women presidents
in Africa
7/47
Women governors
in Kenya
3/47
Women senators
in Kenya
29/290
Women elected MPs
in Kenya
115/1450
Women elected MCAs
in Kenya

2027 is the target. Every number above is a gap DTF is closing.

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