Zainab Kalekye Chidzuga
Before joining politics, Zainab was the Coast Province treasurer for Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO) for more than two decades. At one point, she also served as the chairperson, MYWO Kwale District. International women politicians like Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton and Sirleaf Johnson inspired her to join politics. She is a widow and in seeking elective office, had to overcome many negative cultural beliefs regarding women in leadership.
Experience
Current Political Positions
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Coalition Member
Started 13th February 2013 of Coalition for Reforms & Democracy
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Member
Started 8th February 2013 of Orange Democratic Movement
Previous Political Positions
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Aspirant Women representative
1st June 2017 → 8th August 2017 for Kwale of Jubilee Party
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Member of the National Assembly
(Women's representative)
10th March 2013 → 16th July 2017 for Kwale
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Aspirant Women representative
8th February 2013 → 4th March 2013 for Kwale of REPUBLIC OF KENYA
Committee Memberships
- No current positions known.
Job History
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Director
Ongoing of Coast Water and Services Board
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Student
(Primary School Student)
Ongoing of Mwijo primary school
Education
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Student
(High School Student)
Ongoing of Mutomo Girls High School