Mbogo, Jael (1939–)
Mbogo, Jael (1939–)
Kenyan politician. Name variations: Mama Jael; Jael Ogombe Mbogo. Born 1939 in Rift Valley Province, Kenya.
Trained as stenographer; became a member of Nairobi City Council; studied economics in US and then worked with women's political party in Tanzania; returned with family to Nairobi (1965) and joined women's organization Maendeleo wa Wanawake; with 4 other women, founded FORD-Kenya Party and became its organizing secretary; became secretary general of Freedom from Hunger; was a candidate in the general elections (1974 and 1997).
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