Beatrice Elachi

Beatrice Elachi is a Kenyan politician who served as Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly from 6 September 2017 until her resignation on 11 August 2020.[1] As Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, she replaced Alex Ole Magelo, who did not contest his seat. Immediately prior to her election, she was the Majority Whip in the Kenya Senate.[2][3]

Beatrice Elachi
Former Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly
Personal details
Born1973 (age 47–48)
Kakamega, Kenya
CitizenshipKenya
NationalityKenyan
ResidenceNairobi, Kenya
Alma materAfrica Nazarene University
(BA in Peace and Security Studies)
(MA in Peace and Security Studies)
OccupationPolitician
Known forPolitics

Background and education

She was born in Kakamega in a family with four children. She attended St. Teresa’s Primary School for her elementary education. She then transferred to Moi Girls Vokoli High School, in Vihiga County, for he secondary education. She was then admitted to Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Peace and Security Studies. She went on to obtain a Master of Arts degree in the same subject, also from Africa Nazarene University.[4]

Career before politics

Prior to 2003, Beatrice worked as a Programs Officer for the United Nations Program for Women (UN Women), in collaboration with the National Council of Women of Kenya and the Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development. She worked as a trainer of women parliamentarians, in collaboration with the United Nations Program for Women, between 2003 and 2010. From 2010 until 2013, she served as the Secretary General of the Alliance Party of Kenya.[4]

Political career

In 2013, Beatrice Elachi was nominated to the Senate as a member of The National Alliance (TNA). She rose to the rank of Majority Chief Whip in the Upper Chamber, the first woman to serve in that capacity, in the history of Kenya's parliament.[5]

In 2017, Beatrice won the Jubilee Alliance primary elections in the Dagoretti North Constituency, in April.[6] In the August 2017 general election, she lost to Paul Simba Arati, the incumbent.[3]

On 6 September 2017, having been dully nominated,[7] she was elected speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, and was the incumbent, as of January 2018.[3]

On 6 September 2018, after being accused of (a) conflict of interest, (b) undermining the Authority of the County Assembly Board, (c) abuse of office, gross misconduct and failure to show leadership, she was impeached as the speaker of Nairobi County Assembly[8][9]

On 11 August 2020 Beatrice Elachi resigned as Nairobi County Speaker, in a televised address, citing death threats directed towards her.[1][10]

Family

Beatrice Elachi is a married mother of four children[4]

See also

References
  1. Bonface Otieno (11 August 2020). "Nairobi County Speaker Beatrice Elachi resigns". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  2. Kejitan, Vincent (6 September 2017). "Former Nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi Elected Nairobi County Speaker". Nairobi: Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  3. Mutavi, Lillian (6 September 2017). "Former Senator Beatrice Elachi elected Nairobi Speaker". Daily Nation. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  4. Beatrice Elachi (August 2017). "Beatrice Elachi: Aspirant for MP Dagoretti North Constituency" (PDF). Oracomgroup.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  5. Wakhisi, Sylvia (15 November 2014). "Nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi tells on how it's not easy being in politics". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  6. Evelyne Musambi (27 April 2017). "Senator Elachi Wins Jubilee Party Ticket For Dagoretti North". Nairobi News. Nation Media Group. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  7. Ndonga, Simon (6 September 2017). "Nairobi MCAs to be sworn in Wednesday, elect Speaker". Nairobi: 98.4 Capital FM. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  8. Agutu, Nancy (6 September 2018). "Why Nairobi Speaker Beatrice Elachi has been impeached". The Star (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  9. Omulo, Collins (6 September 2018). "Besieged Nairobi County Speaker Elachi Impeached". Nairobi News. Nairobi: Nation Media Group. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  10. Hillary Orinde (11 August 2020). "Beatrice Elachi resigns as city speaker". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
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