Kenneth Marende

The Honourable Kenneth Marende (E.G.H.)
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	NARC (before 2007)
Spouse	Dr. Lavender Marende (d. 2005)
Education	University of Nairobi (LL.B) Kenya School of Law Diploma in Law (Para-Legal Studies)
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.