MOITALEL OLE KENTA
| NAME | MOITALEL OLE KENTA |
| AGE | 64 YEARS |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | LAWYER/POLITICIAN |
Moitalel Ole Kenta is a Kenyan politician and lawyer who previously served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Narok North for two terms, from 2013 to 2022.
He is widely recognized as a staunch defender of the Maa nation’s interests and has been a central figure in Narok County politics for over a decade.
On January 22, 2026, the politician was named as Jubilee Party’s Secretary General, not long before the 2027 general elections’ campaigns officially kicked off.
Early Life and Educational Background
Moitalel Ole Kenta was born in 1962 near Narok, Kenya.
Ole Kenta attended Eor Enkitok Primary School from 1969 to 1975, where he obtained his Certificate in Primary Education (CPE) and later joined Kilgoris Secondary School, earning his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 1983.
Between 1984 and 1985, he completed his A-levels at Kijabe High School, obtaining the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE).
From 1987 to 1990, the lawyer earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi.
He attended the Kenya School of Law in 1990-1991, where he received a Post Graduate Diploma in Law, qualifying him to practice as an advocate, and was admitted to the bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya shortly after graduation.
Moitalel Ole Kenta’s Career Background
Since 1992, he has been the sole proprietor of Kenta Moitalel & Co. Advocates.
Early in his career, Ole Kenta was selected by international NGOs to lead a landmark lawsuit defending the indigenous Maasai and Ogiek communities against land displacement in the Mau Forest.
Before his 2013 election, the lawyer served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Kenya Wine Agency Limited (KWAL) from 2009 to 2012.
He has held several key roles, including Director at the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) and Chairman of the Hotels and Restaurants Tribunal, spanning from 1995 to 2001.
The politician has served two terms, from 2013 to 2022, as the Member of Parliament for Narok North Constituency.
During his second term, he was ranked 49th out of 290 MPs for his efficient management of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).
Moitalel Ole Kenta as well served key committee roles during this period,
- He was an active member of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee and the Departmental Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, championing forest conservation.
- His tenure saw the construction and renovation of schools, such as Ole Nkasurai Primary School, and the implementation of clean water projects at the Muthurwa Market and Narok bus park.
- Kenta is lauded for establishing equitable bursary distribution systems that benefit students across all six wards of Narok North, without discrimination based on clan.
- In late 2025, he notably pledged his support for former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in the 2027 presidential race, signalling his continued influence in national political realignments.
- Following his contested loss in 2022, Kenta has officially declared his bid for the 2027 Narok Governor seat.
Kenta’s Family Background
Kenta is married, and during a 2021 public appearance, he introduced his wife to supporters during a political engagement in Narok.
Moitalel Ole Kenta is a father of two children, and one of his sons serves as a senior park warden in the Maasai Mara.
His wife is reportedly the daughter of John Kamwaro, a notable figure in the region.
Net Worth
Although his exact net worth is not publicly disclosed, he has an extensive source of income apart from his legal practice, which includes;
- Real Estate and Business, where Kenta reportedly owns a hotel in Narok, which he built before entering politics.
- Land Holdings: he owns a piece of land in the Ilariak region, used for both personal and business purposes.
- Campaign Financing
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