Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo Chebaibai
Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo Chebaibai | |
|---|---|
| Woman Representative for Elgeyo Marakwet County | |
| In office 31 August 2017 – 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Jubilee Party United Democratic Alliance |
| Education | Alphax College |
| African International University | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo Chebaibai is a Kenyan politician who served as the Woman Representative for Elgeyo Marakwet County in the National Assembly.[1] She previously worked in the public service and was appointed chairperson of the Board of Directors of Bomas of Kenya.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Chebaibai attended Kimnai Primary School, where she obtained her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.[1] She later studied at Moi Girls Kapsowar, earning her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in 1996.[1] In 2016, she obtained a certificate from Alphax College.[1] She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from African International University.[2]
Career
[edit]Before becoming a politician, Chebaibai worked in public service. She served as a clerical officer at Kenya Railways from 2002 to 2005.[1] She later joined the Kenya Prisons Service, where she worked as a constable from 2006 to 2017.[1]
On 10 February 2023, she was appointed chairperson of the Board of Directors of Bomas of Kenya by President William Ruto.[2][3]
Political career
[edit]In the 2017 Kenyan general election, Chebaibai was elected as Woman Representative for Elgeyo Marakwet County on a Jubilee Party ticket, assuming office on 31 August 2017.[4][5] She contested re-election in the 2022 general election representing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) but lost to independent candidate Caroline Ngelechei, who won with 104,928 votes against Chebaibai's 58,928 votes.[6]
During her tenure in the 12th Parliament (2017–2022), she served on the Departmental Committee on Sports, Tourism and Culture and the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Hon. Chebaibai, Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo | The Kenyan Parliament Website". parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ a b c "Hon. Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo Chebaibai - Bomas Of Kenya". 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ Resian, Sharon (2023-02-10). "Ex-Elgeyo Marakwet MP Jane Kiptoo to chair Bomas of Kenya board". Capital News. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ "Chebaibai Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo". staging.mzalendo.com. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ "Jane Jepkorir Kiptoo Chebaibai". Mzalendo. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ Gishu, Uasin (2022-08-12). "Results for All Elective Seats in Elgeyo Marakwet County". Uasin Gishu News. Retrieved 2026-04-28.