Deputy Chairperson Juliana Cherera has been the talk of the town after disputing the election results by IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati.
But who is Juliana Cherera?
- Juliana Wonge Cherera is the current IEBC Vice-Chairperson.
- She was sworn in by Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on September 14, 2021 alongside Irene Cherop, Justus Abonyo, Francis Wanderi.
- They filled positions that fell vacant after the resignations of Roselyn Akombe, Margaret Mwachanya, Paul Kurgat and Connie Maina , who left after the 2017 General Election.
- Cherera’s was to role is to deputize Chebukati and ensure commissioners are fully facilitated to perform their duties at all times.
- Education, Cherera holds a Master of Education, Leadership and Educational Management from Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) as well as a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Kenyatta University, specializing in Geography and Kiswahili.
- She also studied Project Management at Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) at KNEC, Strategic Leadership and Development Program at Kenya School of Government (KSG).
- She also undertook a Senior Management Course (SMC) while still at KSG.
- Career, Cherera began her career as a teacher, and currently boasts over 18 years of experience in Education and Management sectors.
- She previously worked as a Chief Officer (CO) in the Mombasa County Government at the Strategic Delivery Unit.
- Cherera was among the leaders who, together with partners and well-wishers, steered and coordinated the Governor’s food distribution program under the umbrella ‘Together For Mombasa’.
- Other than being a Member of Mombasa County Emergency Household Relief and Nutrition Support Project Coordination Committee, Cherera also doubled up as the Secretary to the Mombasa County Economic Recovery and Legacy Strategy.
- According to her resume, Cherera also holds membership at the of Kenya Devolution Support Program committee.
- She also chairs the Voter Education, Partnerships and Stakeholders Engagement Committee.
