Boy Issa Juma is a prominent Kenyan politician serving as the Senator for Kwale County. A member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), he has established himself as a key political figure in the coastal region, representing the people of Kwale in the Senate since his initial election in 2017. Born in 1962 in Mombasa, Issa Juma Boy was raised within a family deeply embedded in the region’s socio-political history. He is the brother of the late Senator Boy Juma Boy, a veteran politician and former trade unionist who was a highly influential figure in Kwale politics. Issa Juma’s formative years were spent in Mombasa, where he was exposed to the vibrant cultural and commercial environment of the coastal city. He began his formal education at Aga Khan Primary School, where he completed his Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) in 1975. He subsequently attended Aga Khan Secondary School, earning his East African Certificate of Education (EACE) in 1979. Demonstrating a commitment to higher education, he traveled to India in 1983 to enroll at Jabalpur University. In 1986, he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree. Upon returning to Kenya in 1986, Issa Juma did not immediately enter politics. Instead, he embarked on a successful three-decade career as an entrepreneur. He established himself in the logistics sector, specifically within the clearing and forwarding industry—a vital commercial pillar for Mombasa’s economy as a major port city. Over the 1990s and 2000s, he expanded his business ventures into the automobile trade. This long tenure in the private sector provided him with significant experience in business management and economic development, which he later leveraged in his legislative career. Issa Juma’s transition into politics occurred in 2017 following the passing of his elder brother, Boy Juma Boy, who was the sitting Senator for Kwale at the time. With the support of his family and the ODM leadership, Issa Juma stepped into the political arena to continue the family's legacy of service to the Kwale electorate. He successfully ran on an ODM ticket in the 2017 general election and secured the senatorial seat. In the 2022 general election, he was re-elected for a second term, securing a decisive victory that underscored his sustained mandate from the residents of Kwale County. During his tenure in the Senate, Boy Issa Juma has been an active participant in legislative processes. He has served on numerous committees, including the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; the Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources; and the Committee on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT). In February 2025, his legislative experience was further recognized with his appointment as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Trade, Industrialization, and Tourism, where he has focused on policies to enhance industrial growth and economic opportunities for his constituents. Beyond his committee work, he has been involved in oversight roles, including participation in the Liaison Committee and the Committee on Delegated Legislation. As a representative of Kwale County, he has consistently advocated for land rights and the empowerment of coastal communities, balancing his legislative responsibilities with a focus on local development.