Gladys Wanga
Gladys grew up in a political family. Her father the late John Nyasuna, was a councillor and chairperson of Kisumu County Council. Gladys emulated him and developed interest in politics at an early age. In 2003, when at Kenyatta University she became the first female to be elected as the Secretary General of the Student’s Union. After University she remained active in politics and engaged in ODM party politics while still working in LVCT Health. In her term of service, she seeks empowerment of women and youth and education for the girl child. In parliament, Gladys spearheaded the formation of the Information and Public Communication committee.
Responsibilities as Member of the National Assembly
- Representation – Acts on your behalf on issues of concern to you & the nation.
- Oversight – Controls budget, oversees the presidency, ministries and parastatals plus appointments.
- Legislation – Develops or contributes to law making.
- NG-CDF – Runs the Constituency Development Fund.
Current positions
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Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade
Started July 2020
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Member of the National Assembly for Homa Bay
(Women's representative)
Started 31st August 2017
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Member of Orange Democratic Movement
Started 8th February 2013
Parliamentary appearances
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Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the ...
National Assembly, 24 May 2022
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On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A ...
National Assembly, 14 Apr 2022
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Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Preliminarily, I would like to request you that as Hon. Gedi tables these very important documents, ...
National Assembly, 14 Apr 2022