Biography
Gladys Wanga
Homa Bay Governor since 2022. Part of the ratified ODM leadership team.
Gladys Wanga is the Governor of Homa Bay and ODM's national chairperson. A health manager by training, Wanga is one of ODM's most senior women. Born on 7 March 1981 in Kisumu. Age 45.
- Full name
- Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga
- Born
- 7 March 1981, Kisumu
- Party
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM, national chairperson)
Education
- Kisumu Girls High SchoolSecondary school
- Kenyatta UniversityBachelor's (2004) and master's (2012) degrees in Health Management
Career
- Before politicsProgramme manager with health organisations, including Liverpool VCT
- 2013 to 2022Woman Representative for Homa Bay
- 2022Elected Governor of Homa Bay, the first woman governor in the region
- 2024ODM national chairperson
Where Wanga stands
Insufficient evidence. As a governor she is judged on her county record, which has not been compiled in this pass.
- Social values: Leans socially progressive
- Political style: Leans establishment
Placed mainly from what Wanga did, not what Wanga said. See the full record, with every source.
Common questions
Who is Gladys Wanga?
Gladys Wanga is the Governor of Homa Bay and ODM's national chairperson. A health manager by training, Wanga is one of ODM's most senior women. Homa Bay Governor since 2022. Part of the ratified ODM leadership team.
How old is Gladys Wanga?
Born on 7 March 1981 in Kisumu. Age 45.
What did Gladys Wanga study?
Bachelor's (2004) and master's (2012) degrees in Health Management at Kenyatta University.
Which party is Gladys Wanga in?
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM, national chairperson).
What does Gladys Wanga stand for?
Insufficient evidence. As a governor she is judged on her county record, which has not been compiled in this pass.
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