Mary Muyali Meboka

Mary Muyali Meboka,(born March ,1961) is a Cameroonian politician. She is from Ndiba-Mundemba ,in Ndian ,Division a constituency,. She has represented in the National Assembly since 2007 under the banner of the ruling party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM). Her election as Deputy Speaker ^[1] in 2022 made her the third Anglophone woman to hold this position, following Rose Abunaw and Emilia Monjowa Lifaka ^[2] .

Biography

Meboka was born in March 1961 in Tombel, in the South West Region of Cameroon. She completed parts of her education in Ekona, Mbengwi, and Mamfe, towns in Cameroon that shaped her early academic journey before she advanced to international studies. ^[3] Mary Meboka holds a Master of Science in Development Training and Education from the University of Wolverhampton in England. She also earned a post-graduate certificate in Systemic Organisation Development Consulting in Africa (CODA), a program conducted across several African countries in partnership with the Swiss Association of Applied Psychology. These qualifications highlight her expertise in organizational development and education, which she has applied in her political career. ^[4]

Family

• Mary Muyali Meboka is often referred to as Mary Boya epse Meboka, indicating she is married into the Meboka family.
• While detailed public information about her immediate family (children, spouse’s profession, etc.) is limited, her title suggests she balances her political career with family responsibilities, a common cultural practice in Cameroon where women leaders are recognized both in public and private spheres. ^[5]

Politics

• Mary Muyali Meboka is often referred to as Mary Boya epse Meboka, indicating she is married into the Meboka family.
• While detailed public information about her immediate family (children, spouse’s profession, etc.) is limited, her title suggests she balances her political career with family responsibilities, a common cultural practice in Cameroon where women leaders are recognized both in public and private spheres.

Before becoming Deputy Speaker, Meboka served as Vice President of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement Parliamentary Group from 2009 until her entry into the bureau of the National Assembly. This role gave her significant influence in shaping legislative priorities and party strategy within parliament. ^{[6] [3]} As Deputy Speaker; next in command after Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, she plays a crucial role in presiding over parliamentary sessions, ensuring legislative order, and representing the Assembly in official capacities. Her election reflects both her long-standing commitment to public service and the growing recognition of Anglophone women in Cameroonian politics. ^{[7] [4]} Mary Meboka has been described in the Cameroon Tribune as a level-headed and pragmatic politician, balancing her party loyalty with a reputation for competence and professionalism. ^[3] Her rise within the National Assembly underscores the importance of Anglophone representation in Cameroon's political landscape, especially in a period marked by tensions between Anglophone and Francophone regions. ^[3]

References

1. KMS. "Annuaires des chefferies du Cameroun - Kingdoms in Africa". www.villages.cm (in French). Retrieved 2025-11-25.
2. Newsupfront.com (2023-07-16). "Hon Mary Muyali Meboka presents the Conference of Speakers of the Commonwealth to pressers". News Upfront. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
3. "Mary Muyali Meboka : Level-headed Politician". www.cameroon-tribune.cm. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
4. "Cameroon National Assembly". Africa Excellence. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
5. . 2020-01-01. doi:10.3030/857560 https://doi.org/10.3030/857560.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
6. "National Assembly: CPDM Propels Mary Muyali Meboka As Vice-Speaker - TimesNews2" (in French). 2022-03-20. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
7. EcoMatin (2022-03-20). "Muyali Mary Boya entre dans le quinté des vice-présidents de l'Assemblée Nationale". EcoMatin (in French). Retrieved 2025-11-25.