Grace Kiptui
Grace Kobilo Kiptui (born 1967) is a Kenyan politician who served as the woman representative of Baringo County from 2013 until 2017.[1] A member of the United Republican Party, she was elected in the 2013 elections. She is sometimes called "Mama County".
Early life and education
[edit]She was born and brought up in Kiboino, a town near Kabarnet. She was educated at Kiboino Primary School and Kituro Boarding Primary School. In 1977, she joined Kapropita Girls' High School for her O-levels before proceeding to Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls' High School in 1981. She studied law at the University of Nairobi, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in 1987. In 1988, she enrolled at the Kenya School of Law for a postgraduate law diploma.
Professional career
[edit]Kiptui entered public service as a legal officer in the Attorney General's Chambers. Between 1993 and 2012, she worked in private practice as an advocate. She is a principal partner at Kiptui Kipkemei & Co. Advocates.
Radio talk show
[edit]Since 2006, Kobilo has hosted a radio talk show on Kass FM educating the community on vital legal issues.
Political career
[edit]Kiptui was elected the woman representative of Baringo County in the 2013 elections. She won by a landslide, garnering over 120,000 votes against Kaptuiya Cheboiwo's 25,000.[2]
Campaign against female genital mutilation
[edit]She is a vocal campaigner against the practice of female genital mutilation and a champion of women empowerment.[3]
Anti-jigger campaign
[edit]In conjunction with Ahadi Kenya Trust], a non-governmental organization, Kiptui has spearheaded a campaign against the jigger flea all over the county. The first phase of the programme covered the highland areas of Baringo Central Constituency and Baringo North Constituency.[4]
Personal life
[edit]She is married to Daudi Kiptui. They have three children.
References
[edit]- ^ "Women Representative: Grace Kiptui – Mama County". www.baringo.go.ke. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14.
- ^ "Grace Kiptui to take oath today". Baringo County News. 2013-04-17. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
- ^ "Chiefs cite obstacles to anti-FGM drive". The Standard Newspaper. 2014-02-17. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
- ^ http://countypress.co.ke/baringo-hundreds-benefit-from-anti-jigger-campaign/adi[permanent dead link] Kenya Trust