Naomi Masitsa Shiyonga
Hon Naomi Masitsa Shiyonga | |
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| Senator | |
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| Party | Orange Democratic Movement |
| Alma mater | Wollongong University Mount Kenya University |
Awards | Global Empowerment Award |
Naomi Masitsa Shiyonga is a Kenyan politician who served as a nominated Senator in the Parliament of Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).[1][2]
Education
Shiyonga attended Ikoli Primary School before proceeding to Shanderema Secondary School. She later obtained a certificate in Health Records and Information Management from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). She holds a degree in Health Records and Information Management from Mount Kenya University and a Master's degree in Health Informatics from the University of Wollongong, Australia.[3]
Career
Before entering politics, Shiyonga worked in Kenya's health sector from 1994 to 2017. She began her career at a local dispensary and later worked at the GSU Headquarters Health Centre in Ruaraka. She also served at the National AIDS and STI Control Programme and the Disease Surveillance and Response Unit (DSRU/DDSR).[1][3]
Political career
In 2017, Shiyonga was nominated as a Senator in the Parliament of Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).[2] During her tenure, she chaired the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration.[1] She was also nominated as a member of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board, alongside Olago Aluoch and Janet Marania Teyiaa.[4]
Awards and recognition
In October 2019, Shiyonga received a Global Empowerment Award from the Americas Empowerment Institute (AEMPIN) in collaboration with Texas Southern Society, in recognition of her contributions to social development.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Senator Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga". Global Peace Foundation. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- 1 2 "Jubilee big winner in National Assembly, Senate nominations". Citizen Digital. 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- 1 2 "Sen. Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga | The Kenyan Parliament Website". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ "Republic of Kenya thirteenth parliament - (Second session) The National Assembly Messages. Message from the Executive on Nomination of Members to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board" (PDF). 22 August 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "ODM Senator Scoops Global Award - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2026-05-05.