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Otieno Kajwang'
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| Member of the Kenyan Senate | |
| In office 28 March 2013 – 19 November 2014 |
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| Constituency | Homa Bay County |
| Minister of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons | |
| In office 2008–2013 |
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| President | Mwai Kibaki |
| Member of the Kenyan Parliament | |
| In office 1998–2013 |
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| Constituency | Mbita |
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| Born | 15 July 1959 Kenya |
| Died | 18 November 2014 (aged 55) Kenya |
| Political party | ODM |
| Spouse | Rose |
| Relations | Brother to MP TJ Kajwang |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (LLB) Kenya School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Gerald Otieno Kajwang' was an important politician from Kenya. He was born on July 15, 1959, and passed away on November 18, 2014. He was a member of a political group called the Orange Democratic Movement.
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Who Was Otieno Kajwang'?
Otieno Kajwang' dedicated his life to serving the people of Kenya. He held several key positions in the government. He was known for his work in different parts of the country.
Early Life and Education
Otieno Kajwang' was born in Kenya. He studied law at Makerere University. After that, he continued his legal education at the Kenya School of Law. This training helped him become a lawyer.
His Journey in Politics
Otieno Kajwang' had a long and active career in Kenyan politics. He started as a Member of Parliament and later became a government minister. He then served as a senator.
Serving as a Member of Parliament
From 1998 to 2013, Otieno Kajwang' was a Member of the Kenyan Parliament. He represented the Mbita Constituency. A constituency is an area that a politician represents in government.
Becoming a Minister
Between 2008 and 2013, he served as the Minister of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons. In this role, he helped manage who could enter and live in Kenya. He also oversaw the registration of people.
Representing Homa Bay as Senator
In 2013, Otieno Kajwang' was elected to represent Homa Bay County as a senator. A senator is a person who represents a larger area, like a county, in the national government. He held this position until his passing.
Remembering Otieno Kajwang'
Otieno Kajwang' passed away on November 18, 2014, at the age of 55. He died at Mater hospital due to a heart problem. He is remembered for his service to Kenya.
