Clement Kengava

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Clement Kengava (born February 7, 1953) is a member of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands. He represents a constituency on the island of Choiseul, and has served as Minister for Rural Development and Indigenous Affairs and as Minister for Health and Medical Services.

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