Maison Leshoomo
The fact that she received limited education doesn’t stop her from pursuing her dreams. As a victim of retrogressive culture, Leshoomo vows to help other girls to be educated to beat cultural norms that act as a hurdle. Maison’s political journey arose out of a gutsy choice she made to attend public meetings against her husband’s orders. The move opened the door for her to become a nominated councilor in 1992 a position she maintained for 10 years. She joined Maendeleo ya Wanawake in 1995 and rose to become the chairperson in Maralal District. In 2008, the Party of National Unity (PNU) nominated her to parliament. As a long serving member of the Samburu District Peace Committee, she has taken it upon herself to promote peace between the Samburu and the neighbouring communities.
Experience
Current Political Positions
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Member of the National Assembly
(Women's representative)
Started 31st August 2017 for Samburu
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Member
Started 2017 of Kenya African National Union
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Elected Councilor
Ongoing of Maralal town council
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Deputy town mayor
Ongoing of Maralal town council
Previous Political Positions
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Aspirant Women representative
1st June 2017 → 8th August 2017 for Samburu of Kenya African National Union
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Member of the National Assembly
(Women's representative)
10th March 2013 → 16th July 2017 for Samburu
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Coalition Member
13th February 2013 → 2016 of Jubilee Alliance
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Member
14th January 2013 → 2016 of The National Alliance (TNA)
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Aspirant Women representative
8th February 2013 → 4th March 2013 for Samburu of REPUBLIC OF KENYA
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Member of Parliament
(Nominated)
2008 → 4th March 2013
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Aspirant Women representative
Ended 18th February 2013 for Trans-Nzoia of REPUBLIC OF KENYA
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Member
2007 → 14th January 2013 for Laikipia West of Party of National Unity
Committee Memberships
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Member
Ongoing of Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock
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Member
Ongoing of Departmental Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity
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Member
2013 → 2017 of Departmental Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity
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Member
2013 → 2017 of Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock
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Member
2008 → 2013 of Catering and Health Club Committee
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Member
2008 → 2013 of Departmental Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity
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Member
2008 → 2013 of Administration and National Security Committee
Job History
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Member
Started 1995 of Maendeleo ya Wanawake
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None
(Primary School Student)
Ongoing of St Marys Primary School- Maralal
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Member
2008 → 2013 of Kenya Women Parliamentary Association
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None
(Coucillor, Besheba Ward)
1992 → 2002 of Maralal town council
Education
- No current positions known.