Zipporah kittony biography of martin
I was named Zipporah, a Hebrew word meaning beauty, trumpet or bird.!
This is a memoir by Hon. Zipporah Kittony, an inspiration to girls, and a champion of women empowerment and gender equity in Kenya and beyond.
Zipporah Kittony
Kenyan politician and activist
Hon Zipporah Jepchirchir Kittony | |
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Born | Zipporah Jepchirchir Chesire 1943 (age 81–82) Trans Nzoia, Kenya |
Nationality | Kenyan |
Education | Kapsabet Girls High School |
Occupation | Chairlady |
Years active | 1996 - 2006 |
Organization | Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organization |
Known for | Women's Rights Activism |
Notable work | Sheer Grit |
Political party | KANU |
Spouse | Paul Kittony |
Children | 3 |
Parents |
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Honours | Order of the Golden Warrior, American Biographical Institute Woman of the Year |
Zipporah Jepchirchir Kittony (born 1943), better known as Zipporah Kittony, is a former Kenyan politician and women's and children's rights activist.
She served as nominated Member of Parliament between 1988 and 2007 and as a KANU nominated Senator between 2013 and 2018 . She also served as the Chairperson of the Maendeleo ya Wanawake