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Woman Representative, Siaya County
Born
1951(75 yrs)
County
Siaya
Constituency
Siaya (Woman Rep)
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Dr. Christine Ombaka (also cited as Christine Oduor Ombaka) is a Kenyan academic and politician from Siaya County who has served as the County Woman Representative (Member of the National Assembly) since 2013—winning three consecutive terms (2013, 2017 and 2022) on the ticket of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Before entering elective politics, she was a senior lecturer in linguistics and journalism at Maseno University and held earlier academic and educational-leadership roles.
Elected Woman Representative for Siaya County in 2013, re-elected in 2017 and 2022, demonstrating sustained electoral support and stability in the seat.
Transitioned from academia (over 20 years as lecturer and senior lecturer) into national politics, bringing an education-and-gender perspective into parliamentary representation.
Public commentary in 2025 flagged perceptions that her county development initiatives—especially bursary allocations—need stronger transparency and outcomes tracking, though no formal investigations or disciplinary actions are on record.
Some social-media posts and local articles have reported heated exchanges between constituents and her office over delays in project roll-out and community expectations, suggesting ongoing challenges in service delivery typical for elected office.
Active in parliamentary oversight: has served on committees such as Education, Research & Technology (2013-2017) and Constitutional Implementation & Oversight (2017-2022).
Recognised for championing women’s empowerment, education initiatives and local development programmes in Siaya County, including bursaries, girls’ mentorship programmes and infrastructure upgrades.
