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Millicent Omanga

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Millicent Omanga
Senator
Personal details
Born (1982-05-30) 30 May 1982 (age 44)
PartyJubilee Party
Other party
United Democratic Alliance Democracy for the Citizens Party
University of Nairobi
OccupationPolitician

Millicent Omanga (born 30 May 1982)[1] is a Kenyan politician and businesswoman who served as a nominated Senator in Kenya under the Jubilee Party.[2]

Education

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Omanga has a degree in journalism and a master's degree in commerce from the University of Nairobi.[3]

Career

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Before joining politics, Omanga was involved in business ventures in Nairobi.[4]

Political career

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Omanga contested the Nairobi Woman Representative seat during the 2017 Kenyan general election under the Jubilee Party ticket but was unsuccessful. She was later nominated to the Senate of Kenya, where she served from 2017 to 2022.[5] She was a member of the Jubilee Party and later aligned herself with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).[6] In 2026, Omanga joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) after leaving the United Democratic Alliance.[7][8]

In 2023, Omanga was appointed to a government position as a member of the Board of the Kenya Shipyards Limited.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Omanga celebrates 39th birthday with words of hope, resilience". The Star. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  2. ^ Kenga, Nailantei. "Millicent Omanga's soulful and charming haven". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  3. ^ Khaemba, Amos (2023-04-18). "Millicent Omanga: Illustrious Career, Family and Profile of Interior CAS - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  4. ^ "Senator Omanga made her first million at 19". The Star. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  5. ^ Wanjohi, Mary (2026-02-21). "Millicent Omanga Profile: Education, Career, Family And Networth". The Kenya Times. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  6. ^ Wanjiru, Ndiritu (2026-02-06). "Millicent Omanga declares interest in Nairobi Woman Rep seat ahead of 2027 polls". People Daily. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  7. ^ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Inside Omanga's fallout with Ruto and her shift to Gachagua's DCP camp". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  8. ^ Lodite, Cynthia (2026-03-19). "Gachagua warmly welcomes Millicent Omanga as she officially joins DCP". People Daily. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  9. ^ "Gov't revokes appointment of Millicent Omanga to Kenya Shipyards amid fallout with UDA". Citizen Digital. 2026-05-02. Retrieved 2026-05-07.