BETH SYENGO
| AGE | NOT KNOWN |
| GENDER | FEMALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Beth Syengo Kalunda is a nominated member of the Kenyan Senate representing the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
She started her term on August 16, 2022.
Professionally, she was a teacher at the Teachers Service Commission.
In 2024, Beth Syengo announced plans to run for the Kitui Woman Representative seat in the 2027 general election.
Educational background of Beth Syengo
Beth Syengo began her schooling at Ngomeni Primary School, where she earned her Certificate of Primary Education.
She proceeded to Kimangao Girls School for her O-Level studies and later joined Mulango Girls High School for her A-Level education.
Committed to further learning, she enrolled at Kenyatta University, graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree between 1998 and 2003.
Career life
Beth Syengo started her professional career in 1992 as a teacher with the Teachers Service Commission, a position she held for 15 years until 2007.
In 2014, she took on a leadership role as treasurer of the national women’s organisation Maendeleo Ya Wanawake, where she has continued to serve, focusing on empowering women and supporting grassroots development.
Her political career advanced when she was nominated to the Senate in August 2022 to represent women’s interests under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
In the 13th Parliament, Senator Syengo has sponsored key legislation, including the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Cotton Industry Development Bill, 2023, which seek to revitalise cotton farming and create economic opportunities.
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She serves on several Senate committees, among them Procedure and Rules; National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration; Labour and Social Welfare; and County Public Investments and Special Funds.
Family
Beth Syengo hails from Ngomeni in Mwingi North, Kitui County.
She has spoken publicly about the influence of her late father, a police officer who valued education and ensured she remained in school at a time when many girls in her community did not receive similar support.
Networth
Details of her net worth are not publicly known.
However, as a Kenyan senator, Beth Syengo earns,
- Gross Monthly Salary: ~Ksh739,600
- Basic Salary: Ksh443,760
- House Allowance: Ksh150,000
- Salary Market Adjustment: Ksh 145,840
- Medical Cover (Annual): Up to Ksh 10 million
- Inpatient: Ksh10 million
- Outpatient: Ksh300,000
- Maternity: Ksh150,000
- Dental: Ksh100,000
- Optical: Ksh100,000
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- Car Maintenance Allowance: Ksh356,525 per month
- Committee Sitting Allowances (Monthly Caps):
- Chairperson: Up to Ksh240,000
- Vice Chairperson: Up to Ksh192,000
- Member: Up to Ksh120,000
- Car Reimbursement: One-time Ksh7.55 million per parliamentary term
- Other Benefits:
- Group life insurance (up to 3× annual pensionable salary)
- Personal accident cover
- Airtime allowance
- Other official perks and reimbursements
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