Malindi Township MP Aisha Jumwa is a household name when it comes to coast politics.
The former Kilifi woman representative is also among vocal women leaders in the country.
She is also a close ally of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Jumwa is loved for her political confidence and firmness.
The Malindi MP recently sunned supporters when she declared support for Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid.
Here are facts about Aisha Jumwa:
1. Born in 1975
Jumwa was born in 1975 and schooled at Takanga primary school before proceeding to Murray secondary school.
She also studied at Ganze secondary school and Nyali senior school.
2. Second Born
Aisha Jumwa is a second born in a family of five.
Mother of three Jumwa is a mother of three. In her biography, the Malindi MP narrates on how she dropped school while in form Two to have a child and later proceeded with school.
3. Graduate
Aisha Jumwa is a commerce graduate from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology.
She also holds a certificate in governance from the same institution.
4. KANU youth leader
Jumwa once served as Takangu KANU youth leader and was elected twice as councilor for Takangu Municipality between 1997 and 2007.
Aisha Jumwa foundation.
She established the Aisha Jumwa foundation that advocate for women, youth and persons living with disabilities empowerment.
5. Equated/likened to Mekatilili wa Menza
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has often liked Jumwa to Mekatillili Wa Menza, a famous freedom fighter because of her firmness, fearless nature and confidence.
6. Inspiration
Aisha Jumwa got political inspiration from her father who she says used to compose political songs for politicians.
7. Elected woman rep - 2013
Jumwa was elected Kilifi woman rep in 2013 on Orange Democratic Movement party.
Malindi Town MP
She was elected Malindi Township MP in hotly contested election on the ODM party ticket.
Jumwa is now key coast politician whose influence will play a critical role on who becomes the next president after Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.
The vocal MP has declared support for DP Ruto in what political analysts say is a blow to the Odinga should he chooses to contest in the 2022 general election.