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Deborah Barasa
Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
Kakamega County
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Biography
Deborah Mlongo Barasa is a medical doctor and public health specialist who was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Environment in 2024 (later moved to Health). She declared a joint net worth of KSh455.85 million with her husband during vetting. Barasa has over 20 years’ experience in health management and research.
Key Achievements
Appointed to two Cabinet positions (Environment, then Health) in 2024
Career History
Deputy Governor of Kakamega County (2013–2017)
Director, Africa CDC (2019–2020)
Cabinet Secretary (Environment 2024; Health 2025)
Quick Facts
Categorypolitician
Positioncabinet secretaries
Net Worth455845320
