Emmanuel Wangwe
Emmanuel Wangwe | |
|---|---|
HON. EMMANUEL WANGWE | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 4 March 2013 – Incumbent | |
| Constituency | Navakholo Constituency |
| Majority Whip, National Assembly | |
| In office June 2020 – 2022 | |
| Vice Chairperson, Agriculture and Livestock Committee | |
| In office 2017–2020 | |
| Chairperson, Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture | |
| In office 2025–Incumbent | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Orange Democratic Movement |
Political history
Emmanuel Wangwe entered elective politics in 2013, when he successfully contested the Navakholo Constituency parliamentary seat in the first general election held under Kenya's 2010 Constitution.[1] His victory marked the beginning of his national legislative career.
During his first term (2013–2017), Wangwe served on parliamentary committees related to transport, public works, housing, urban development, and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF).[2] His election was challenged in court, but the result was upheld.
In the 2017 general election, Wangwe was re-elected as Member of Parliament for Navakholo Constituency. During his second term, he was appointed Vice Chairperson of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee.[3]
In June 2020, he became the Majority Whip of the National Assembly, coordinating government legislative business and party voting strategy until 2022.[4]
Following the 2022 general election, Wangwe retained his seat and now serves in the 13th Parliament under the Orange Democratic Movement. In 2025, he was appointed Chairperson of the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture, overseeing state agencies within the committee's mandate.[1]
Since 2013, Wangwe's political career has been characterised by electoral continuity, parliamentary leadership, and committee service, making him a long-serving legislator in Kenya's National Assembly.
Education
Wangwe's educational background, as listed in his official parliamentary profile, includes the following:[5]
| From | To | Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Sisokhe Primary School | Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) | |
| 1990 | 1993 | Ingotse High School | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) |
| Kenya College of Credit Management (KCCM) | Diploma in Credit Management | ||
| Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) | Diploma in Banking and Finance | ||
| Kenyatta University (KEMU) | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Marketing | ||
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | Master of Science (MSc) – Entrepreneurship |
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee | Emmanuel Wangwe | 17,876 | 45.0 | |
| Maendeleo Democratic Party | Joseph Amisi Omukanda | 9,882 | 24.9 | |
| Amani | Lawrence Simbauni Ndombi | 5,265 | 13.3 | |
| Independent | Jacob Wasai Nanjakululu | 2,336 | 5.9 | |
| ODM | Vance Paul Udoto | 2,177 | 5.5 | |
| Independent | Dr-moni Wekesa | 932 | 2.3 | |
| FORD-K | Leonard Mayende | 665 | 1.7 | |
| United Democratic Party | Ladan Bitonye Wakhisi | 339 | 0.9 | |
| Independent | Livingstone Wawire Karakacha | 221 | 0.6 | |
| Majority | 7,994 | 20.1 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Emmanuel Wangwe Profile". The Kenya Times. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "Parliament of Kenya – Wangwe". Parliament of Kenya. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "Parliamentary Committee Assignments". Parliament of Kenya. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "Speaker formally declares Jubilee House leadership changes". The Star. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "Hon. Wangwe, Emmanuel". Parliament of Kenya. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
Education Background section (previously available details)
{{cite web}}:|archive-url=is malformed: timestamp (help) - ^ "Hon. Wangwe, Emmanuel". Parliament of Kenya. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ Data Report of 2017 Elections (PDF). Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. April 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.