In Kenya’s shifting political and development terrain, Women Representatives are emerging not only as voices of representation but as architects of community transformation.
Armed with the tools of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), these leaders are uplifting the lives of women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through targeted economic empowerment, bursaries, and inclusive development programs.
Far from symbolic roles, these women are driving tangible change equipping vulnerable groups with the means to thrive in business, education, and civic life.
Below are ten outstanding Women Representatives whose leadership continues to redefine grassroots service across the country;
Zamzam Mohamed – Mombasa County
Zamzam Mohamed is spearheading economic empowerment in Mombasa with unmatched dedication. She launched the Second Chance Education Programme for over 350 young mothers and established Kenya’s largest Gender-Based Violence Centre, offering shelter and dignity to survivors.
Her support for widows, boda boda youth, and fishermen through equipment donations and training reflects her deep commitment to sustainable livelihoods.
Through NGAAF, she boosts women-led table banking initiatives and is a national voice against femicide and radicalization.
Pamela Njeru – Embu County
Pamela Njeru has transformed lives in Embu by facilitating bursaries for thousands of learners, driving maternal health awareness, and supporting youth in ICT and innovation.
She invests in PWD empowerment, entrepreneurship mentorship, and provides capital and training for women’s economic groups, positioning communities for long-term resilience and self-reliance.
Liz Chelule – Nakuru County
In Nakuru, Hon. Liz Chelule has led effective scholarship initiatives and health outreach, with a focus on menstrual hygiene and reproductive education.
She runs entrepreneurship bootcamps and NGAAF-funded innovation labs targeting young people, helping them transition from dependence to dynamic participation in the economy.
Elizabeth Kailemia – Meru County
Elizabeth Kailemia is a formidable voice against gender-based violence, leading campaigns against FGM and child marriage, while offering safe spaces and psychosocial support.
She backs women-led agricultural cooperatives, equips tree nursery groups with water tanks, and empowers youth through digital training, vocational skills, and startup funding for rural enterprises.
Naomi Waqo – Marsabit County
Naomi Waqo is transforming marginalized regions of Marsabit by introducing economic projects for women, climate-smart agriculture for youth, and peacebuilding forums for pastoral communities.
She advocates for mobile health services and supports groups engaged in beadwork, dairy production, and civic education, empowering them to adapt and prosper in challenging conditions.
Leah Sankaire – Kajiado County
Leah Sankaire has made major strides in women’s enterprise development through beadwork, tailoring, and dairy initiatives.
Her leadership in anti-FGM awareness and reproductive health education has been widely recognized. She continues to empower youth through cultural tourism start-ups, tech bootcamps, and job-readiness training forums aimed at building a competitive, skilled generation.
Betty Maina – Murang’a County
In Murang’a, Betty Maina is enhancing maternal and reproductive health education, supporting financial literacy programs, and funding women-run table banks.
Her investment in digital hubs and agribusiness projects like poultry and horticulture is giving youth and women new opportunities for growth and income generation.
Amina Dika – Tana River County
Amina Dika focuses on disaster preparedness, nutrition education, and mobile library projects to uplift school children.
She supports youth in fish farming, promotes school hygiene campaigns, and drives entrepreneurship mentorship to help rural communities build back better, especially after floods and natural shocks.
Beatrice Kemei – Kericho County
Beatrice Kemei is a passionate advocate for girl-child education, providing bursaries and mentorship programs.
She promotes women’s savings groups, agri-based empowerment in tea-growing regions, and invests in youth innovation, offering support in sports, digital skills, and career mentorships to nurture emerging leaders.
Rahab Mukami – Nyeri County
Rahab Mukami leads with empathy and vision, focusing on reproductive health, distribution of sanitary products to girls, and cancer awareness campaigns.
She champions agribusiness among youth, especially poultry farming, while offering financial literacy and mentorship programs that build young leaders and entrepreneurs in Nyeri.
From pastoral counties to urban centers, these Women Representatives are igniting change where it matters most at the grassroots. Their commitment to empower women, youth, and PWDs is shaping a more inclusive and economically resilient Kenya.
By focusing on education bursaries, enterprise support, and community-based empowerment, they are not just executing mandates they are breathing life into the promise of equal opportunity for all.
Their leadership is a clear testament that when women lead with integrity and purpose, entire communities rise.
