Rachael Kaki Nyamai

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Rachael Kaki Nyamai is a Kenyan politician. She is a member of parliament for Kitui south constituency in Kitui County under Jubilee Party. [1]

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Early years and education

Nyamai was born in 1976 in Kitui county. [2] She had her primary and secondary education at Kyatune primary school and Muthale Girls High school for her secondary education respectively. She furthered her education at Kenyatta University where she acquired a bachelor's degree in Education and master's degree in sociology. Between 2006 and 2009, she attended the University of Aarhus in Danish School of Education in Denmark to study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Career

She was a lecturer at Kenyatta University and South Eastern University college of Kitui. [3] She was elected to the 11th parliament in 2013 on a NARC party ticket and in 2017 She won re-election on Jubilee party. [4] She is the current Member of Parliament for Kitui South constituency ( for 7 years), and a member of the National Assembly Liaison Committee and the House Business Committee. [5]

Personal life

She is married to Titus Mavui Ngumu with children. [6] She released a gospel song in collaboration with Justus Myello. [7] She is also a staunch Christian and a church elder.

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References

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  2. "Rachael Kaki Nyamai- Biography, Age, Family, Marriage, Education, Career, Net Worth". 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  3. November 24, 2016, Thursday. "Rachael Nyamai: Controversy-prone MP or leader who speaks her mind?". Business Daily. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
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  5. "Rachael Nyamai: Controversy-prone MP or leader who speaks her". Business Daily. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  6. November 24, 2016, Thursday. "Rachael Nyamai: Controversy-prone MP or leader who speaks her mind?". Business Daily. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  7. "Kitui South MP Rachael Nyamai music debut acclaimed - County Review". www.countyreview.co.ke. Retrieved 2020-08-07.