Gladys Wanga

Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga (born 7 March 1981) is a Kenyan politician who is the current Governor of Homa Bay County. She is the first female Governor from the Western Region of the Country and one of the seven female governors elected during the 2022 Kenyan General Election. She previously served as the County Woman Representative of Homa Bay County from 2013 to 2022.

Gladys wanga

Quotes

• I want our county assemblies to make legislation so that we can publish the titles innthe Kenya Gazette. This will enable women to use the titles for official purposes.
  • "ANNE KARANJA: PUTTING SMILES ON PEOPLE’S FACES", The Standard (Dec 9, 2023)
• “I believe in justice and at the time there was a lot of injustice meted on Kenyans who supported NASA and that was what I was championing for at that particular moment. I’m a social justice advocate. I believe that the right thing should be done, and people should not be mistreated or undermined.”
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• You have a lot more hanging on your shoulders, every decision you make is likely to impact a lot more people. Right now if I make a decision, 1.4 million people in Homabay are affected or even the over 40 million Kenyans. You have to act like the leader you are.”
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• Be serious with the work you're elected by the people. If you're the DP or the President, you must be serious, instead of complaining. Kenya Kwanza's role is clear.
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• All these people, who were considered non-shareholders by the Deputy President, have come forward and are also participating in this company that is called Kenya.
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• When anybody from the presidency comes out to address the country, Kenyans expect that they will hear from the presidency about the many challenges they are facing.
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External links

• I’m very laidback, reflective and humble person. What people see on TV is part of the work, and politics is the work.”
  • https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sunday-magazine/article/2001320842/gladys-wanga-work-life-balance-is-a-struggle