The Honourable Kenneth Marende | |
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![]() Hon Kenneth Marende with Speaker Lok Sabha In The 56th commonwealth conference | |
6th Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya | |
In office 15 January 2008 – 14 January 2013 | |
President | Mwai Kibaki |
Preceded by | Francis ole Kaparo |
Succeeded by | Justin Muturi |
Member of Parliament for Emuhaya Constituency | |
In office 18 February 2003 – 22 October 2007 | |
Preceded by | Sheldon Muchilwa |
Succeeded by | Wilber Otichilo |
Personal details | |
Born | Kenneth Otiato 7 January 1956 Mumboha village, Bunyore |
Nationality | Kenyan |
Political party | ODM (2007–present) |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse | Dr. Lavender Marende (d. 2005) |
Education | |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
Kenneth Otiato Marende, born 7 January 1956, was the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya's 10th Parliament. He was elected Speaker on January 15, 2008. Prior to his election as Speaker, Hon. Marende served as the MP for Emuhaya constituency, from 2002 to 2007. Marende was a candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya's 13th Parliament, but was defeated by former Bungoma senator Moses Wetangula who garnered 215 votes ahead of Marende who managed 130.
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