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.
Experience
Current Political Positions
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Member of the National Assembly
(Women's representative)
Started 31st August 2017 for Homa Bay
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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 Homa Bay of Orange Democratic Movement
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Member of the National Assembly
(Women's representative)
10th March 2013 → 16th July 2017 for Homa Bay
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Coalition Member
13th February 2013 → 2016 of Coalition for Reforms & Democracy
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Aspirant Women representative
8th February 2013 → 4th March 2013 for Homa Bay of REPUBLIC OF KENYA
Committee Memberships
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Chairperson
Started July 2020 of Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade
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Member
2013 → 2017 of House Business Committee
Job History
- No current positions known.
Education
- No current positions known.