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Hon. Irene Nyakerario Mayaka is serving her first term as a nominated MP, having been appointed to the National Assembly in September 2022 under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). She currently chairs the Committee on Regional Integration, a role she assumed following the formation of the 13th Parliament’s committees in March 2025. Having entered Parliament mid-term, she has not yet sponsored any private Member’s Bills.
Member of the National Assembly for Nominated
Started on Aug. 16, 2022.
Member of Orange Democaratic Movement
Ongoing.
Irene Nyakerario Mayaka does not have any contributions.
Committee Memberships:Irene Nyakerario Mayaka does not belong to any House Committees.
Education and Experience:| 2019 | Africa Liberal Network & Westminster Foundation | Ambassador of Women Leadership Programme, ALN |
| 2020 | International Visitors Leadership Program (USA) | Fellow |
| 2021 | Swedish International Centre for Leadership Democracy (ICLD) | Leadership fellowship |
| Period | Role / Organization | Highlights & Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| ~2005–2016 | Bank (various roles) | 11 years: management in client experience, service quality, portfolio management |
| 2016–2022 | Special Elect Member, Nyamira County Assembly | Represented youth/community; spearheaded FGM/endemic issues |
| Oct 2022–present | Nominated MP, National Assembly (ODM) | Chairs Regional Integration Committee |
| 2022 | Second Runner-up, Ms. President Season 1 (KTN reality show) | Public profile and advocacy platform |
| Ongoing | Founder/patron of “Daughters of Raila,” Tombe Starlets FC, Nyamira Youth Nest, End‑FGM champion | Community mobilizer and advocate |
| Mar 2025 | Called for government action on human trafficking at Myanmar–Thailand border | Championed Kenyan diaspora safety |
| Apr 2024 | Ranked among top-performing nominated MPs (51%) | Recognized for statements, motions, legislative work |