MUMINA BONAYA
AGE | NOT KNOWN |
GENDER | FEMALE |
OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Mumina Bonaya Gollo is a Kenyan politician currently serving as the County Woman Representative for Isiolo.
She has held significant roles, including former Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) for Education in Kenya.
Bonaya has also been the Chairperson of the Women Enterprise Fund and was recognised as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Women in 2016.
Educational Background of Mumina Bonaya
Mumina Bonaya Gollo began her post-secondary education at Kagumo Teachers College, where she earned a Diploma in Education, studying from 2003 to 2005.
She then advanced to the University of Nairobi, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communication between 2006 and 2009.
Continuing her academic journey, she completed a Master’s in Gender and Development Studies at the University of Nairobi from 2013 to 2018.
Professional & Political Career Background
- 2006–2009: Served as an English, Literature, and IRE teacher in secondary schools (Nairobi School and Pangani Girls High School)
- 2009–2012: National Coordinator at the Foundation for Pastoralist Women (FPW), leading initiatives for women’s empowerment in pastoral communities
- 2012–2019: Senior Programme Development Officer at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Adaptation Consortium, Nairobi
- 2014–2017: Chairperson of the Advisory Board at Women Enterprise Fund under the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender
- 2020–2022: Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Education, where she championed initiatives to support youth and education development in Isiolo
Since taking office, Mumina Bonaya has led her “Masomo Kwanza” (Education First) initiative, which has funded a modern library, school van, and generator for Isiolo Girls’ School.
During Ramadan 2024, Mumina Bonaya organized food distribution to over 2,000 households in six wards to combat hunger.
Net Worth
Details about her net worth are not publicly available.
However, Mumina Bonaya earns a gross salary of KSh739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
This includes a Basic Salary of KSh443,760, House Allowance of KSh150,000, and Salary Market Adjustment of KSh145,840.
The MP also earns KSh7,500 per sitting, up to a maximum of KSh120,000 monthly.
Additionally, she is entitled to a Mileage Allowance of KSh116.63 per kilometre, capped at KSh353,778 monthly, a Car Maintenance Allowance of KSh356,525 monthly, and an Airtime Allowance of KSh15,000 monthly.
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