People’s Party leader Ndindi Nyoro has released profiles of the first seven members of the party’s Interim National Executive Committee, giving details of their professional backgrounds, education and experience.
The profiles, released on Thursday, two days after Nyoro named the team, show officials drawn from different counties and professional fields, including law, business, ICT, medicine, tourism and leadership development.
Nyoro said the seven officials form the first set of the party’s interim national executive committee as the People’s Party continues to establish structures across the country.
“The party will fill up the other remaining positions as we solidify our operations. We are African and Africa is our Business,” Nyoro said.
Benny Hinn Walubengo — Secretary General
At 24, Benny Hinn Walubengo is the youngest member of the team and serves as Secretary General.
A Nairobi County native, Walubengo is described in the party profile as an orator, author and leadership strategist with expertise in strategic communication, transformation and nation-building.
The profile says he has authored eight books and founded an international public-speaking academy. It also says he has mentored emerging leaders across different countries.
The party says his areas of focus include youth empowerment, inclusive leadership and communication.
Samora Machel Kalosi — National Chairperson
Samora Machel Kalosi is the national chairperson and comes from Homa Bay County.
A legal professional and community leader, Kalosi holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Mount Kenya University and is the founder of the Samora Kalosi Foundation.
According to his party profile, the foundation focuses on community empowerment and social transformation.
Kalosi is also an aspiring senator for Homa Bay County. His profile identifies good governance, servant leadership, accountable representation and inclusive development among his areas of focus.
Riziki Dunstan Makokha — Deputy Party Leader
Riziki Dunstan Makokha is the deputy party leader and comes from Busia County.
He is an investment attorney, author and dispute arbitrator, with experience in political party management, strategic communication and coalition building, according to the party.
Makokha holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kenyatta University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is also pursuing a master's degree in International Business and Investment Law.
The party profile describes him as an advocate of people-centred, transformative and servant leadership.
Mwanamisi Swaleh — Vice Chairperson
Mwanamisi Swaleh, 27, is the party's vice chairperson and comes from Kwale County.
She is a hospitality and tourism consultant and entrepreneur and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from Kenyatta University.
The party says Swaleh has experience in tourism, finance and administration and identifies youth and women's empowerment, inclusive leadership and community development among her areas of interest.
John Kihiu — Deputy Secretary General, Administration Affairs
John Kihiu is the deputy secretary general in charge of administration affairs and comes from Kiambu County.
The party describes him as an ICT professional, political party management expert and PhD scholar.
His profile highlights technology, innovation and leadership as areas through which he seeks to contribute to community empowerment and Africa's development.
Mahad Abdi Abdikadir — Treasurer
Mahad Abdi Abdikadir is the party treasurer and comes from Mandera West Constituency in Mandera County.
He is an entrepreneur and business professional who holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and is pursuing a master's degree in Public Administration.
His profile lists politics, leadership, enterprise development and community-oriented initiatives among his areas of interest.
The party describes him as a professional who values integrity, competence and collaboration.
Dr Jane Sibia — Organising Secretary
Dr Jane Sibia, 24, is the party's organising secretary and comes from Kisii County.
She is a medical student at the University of Nairobi and serves as vice chairperson of the Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi.
Sibia is also an entrepreneur and co-founded Medicall Space, a telemedicine platform.
Her profile also lists event planning and management, health economics and digital health innovation among her areas of interest.
The seven officials form the first set of the People's Party's Interim National Executive Committee.
Nyoro said the party would fill the remaining positions as it continues to establish its operations and structures across the country.
