Candidate for Governor, Homa Bay County
Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga
“Chungwa Moja, Maisha Bora”
About
Gladys Wanga has been a consistent presence in Nyanza politics and within the Orange Democratic Movement. She moved from parliamentary politics into the governor’s office, where her focus has included health, agriculture, social services, and county development. She is also one of the more prominent women governors in the country.
Candidacy status
Currently serving: Governor, Homa Bay County. Holding office is separate from the 2027 candidacy shown below.
- Reported17 Sep 2026Public reports say this person intends to run.
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Key issues
- Strengthening health services
- Agriculture and food production
- Women and youth empowerment
- County infrastructure development
- Education and social services
- Inclusive local development
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Jobs What will you do in your first two years to create jobs and incomes, especially for young people?
Cost of living and taxes What, specifically, will you do about prices and taxes for ordinary households?
Corruption Name one step that will make public money in your office traceable by any citizen.
Health How will people in this area get affordable care, including at SHA-contracted facilities?
Roads and water Which road or water project will you finish first, and by when?
Local priority What is the single biggest local problem here (including insecurity), and what is your plan for it?
Your commitment Give one measurable promise voters can check by 2030 – a number and a date.
Integrity (Chapter Six) Which leadership and integrity standard in Chapter Six of the Constitution will voters be able to hold you to, and how will they check it? Read Chapter Six →
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Pledges and promises
2027 pledges 2
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- Not yet checked18 Oct 2026From the news
Homa Bay Governor and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) national chairperson Gladys Wanga has vowed that the party will reclaim all its former elective seats ahead of the 2027 General Election, while supporting President William Ruto’s re-election bid.
Wanga vows ODM will reclaim all former seats, back Ruto for president ↗ · peopledaily.digital
Last checked 19 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked9 Oct 2026From the news
Gladys Wanga pledges free, fair ODM nominations for 2027 and questions Uhuru Kenyatta’s influence over opposition presidential hopefuls at Kakamega memorial.
Gladys Wanga pledges fair ODM nominations, questions Uhuru's ability to produce next… ↗ · tuko.co.ke
Last checked 10 Oct 2026
Background
Offices held
- Wanga began her professional career in the health sector shortly after completing her undergraduate studies.
- She joined Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment (LVCT), a leading non-governmental organization specializing in HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs across Kenya.
- Between 2004 and 2006, she worked as a Program Officer, coordinating outreach initiatives aimed at improving access to HIV testing and treatment services in underserved communities.
Education
- Gladys Wanga was born on March 7, 1981, in Kisumu County, into a politically active family.
- Her father, John Nyasuna, was a long-serving councillor and former chairperson of the Kisumu County Council, while her mother, Grace Olum, was a successful businesswoman.
- Growing up as the firstborn in a family of seven children, Wanga was raised in a home that valued education, service, and leadership, values that would shape her career trajectory.
- She began her education in Kisumu, where she demonstrated leadership qualities early on. Wanga attended Kisumu Girls’ High School, excelling academically and in extracurricular activities.
- While serving as head girl, she developed a reputation for standing up for her peers and advocating for justice, even facing a temporary suspension for her activism.
- She later completed her secondary education, attaining a B+ grade in her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
- In 2000, Wanga joined Kenyatta University and enrolled in the School of Public Health to study Health Management.
- While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she broke barriers by becoming the first female Secretary-General of the Kenyatta University Students’ Association, demonstrating her natural leadership abilities and resilience in a male-dominated environment.
- She graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management.
- Wanga returned to Kenyatta University and earned a Master of Science in Health Management in 2012.
- During this period, she also completed a Diploma in Project Management at the Kenya Institute of Management, equipping her with practical skills for managing large-scale public health and development projects.
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