Rose Museo Mumo
Hon Rose Museo Mumo | |
|---|---|
| Woman Representative | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Constituency | Makueni County |
| Woman Representative | |
| In office 2017–2022 | |
| Woman Representative | |
| In office 2022–2027 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rose Museo |
| Kenya Methodist University Africa Regional Counselling and Training Institute | |
| Profession | Politician |
Awards | First Class Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear |
Rose Museo Mumo is a Kenyan politician serving as the Woman Representative for Makueni County in the National Assembly of Kenya. She was first elected in the 2013 Kenya General Election under the Wiper Democratic Movement and has subsequently been re-elected in 2017 and 2022.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Mumo was born in Makueni County,Kenya.[1] She attended Mary Cliff Primary School in Mombasa before joining H.H Aga Khan High School for her secondary education. She later studied at Southon's Secretarial College and obtained a Diploma in Social Work and Community Development from the Africa Regional Counselling and Training Institute. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Kenya Methodist University.[3]
Career
[edit]Before entering politics, Mumo worked as a Programme Officer at Action Aid Kenya.[2] She later served as an administrator at the Makueni Paralegal Coordinating Agency (MAPACA) and as a director in the Children and Women's department of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the Central Kenya Conference.[4]
Political career
[edit]Mumo was elected Woman Representative for Makueni County in the 2013 general election on a Wiper Democratic Movement ticket.[1][5] She was re-elected in subsequent elections, in the 2017 and 2022 general elections, serving in the 11th, 12th and 13th Parliaments of Kenya.[1]
During her parliamentary career, she has served on several committees of the National Assembly, including committees dealing with labor and social welfare, national cohesion , implementation and health club.[1][6][7]
Public image and advocacy
[edit]In 2007, Mumo was involved in a road accident that resulted in a broken leg and led to her disability.[8] In media interviews, she has spoken publicly about disability inclusion and social welfare issues.[2]
Mumo has represented Kenya in East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games for persons with disabilities, where she competed in darts competitions in South Sudan and Rwanda.[9]
Recognition
[edit]In December 2024, Mumo, was among Kenyan public officials awarded the First Class Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S) by President William Ruto.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Otieno, Wiltord (2023-08-21). "Rose Museo Mumo Profile: Educational Background, Career, Family And Networth". The Kenya Times. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ a b c "'Politics is the home of liars': The SDA believer who redefined politics in Makueni". Daily Nation. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "Women Representative". Government of Makueni County. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "HON. MUMO, ROSE MUSEO | The Kenyan Parliament Website". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ^ "List of Woman Reps Who Won 2022 Polls - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ Ndungu, Anne (2024-03-09). "Parliamentary Round-Up | Vellum Kenya". Vellum. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ^ The Association of Media Women in Kenya (2014). "86 and Counting Women Leaders in the 11th Parliament" (PDF). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ^ Gondi-Ogondi, Leah (19 May 2013). "Disabled Women Rep Rose Museo vows to end famine in Makueni County". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ^ Oyugi, Ochieng. "Parliamentary Games: Peerless Mumo seals second gold for Kenya". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ^ "Top security bosses, MPs among those conferred with presidential awards". Citizen Digital. 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
- ^ Ombati, Cyrus (12 December 2024). "Top security bosses among those conferred with presidential awards". The Star. Retrieved 6 May 2026.