H.E. Pastor Janepher Chemtai Mbatiany is the Deputy Governor of Bungoma County and an aspiring candidate for Governor in the 2027 General Elections under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). She holds a Diploma in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Women and Development Studies, and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Conflict and Peace Studies at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. She hails from the slopes of Mt. Elgon and belongs to the Sabaot community.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

She has dedicated her public service to inclusive development, social justice and accountable leadership. She has played a central role in supporting county leadership in policy formulation, service delivery and strategic decision-making, coordinating partnerships, resource mobilisation and investment promotion, and supporting implementation of county programmes across all sub-counties, working closely with communities and county departments so that development responds to people’s needs.

She has been recognised as the Best Deputy Governor in the Western Region and ranked third-best Deputy Governor overall in Kenya. Her leadership experience spans community development, peace building, health, agriculture, water, roads, trade, education, environment, youth, gender, sports and climate change, and the fight against gender-based violence.