Rosalyn Waseka Nandwa (born 22 June 1968) is a

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politician who is the current

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to the

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and chief of staff to the second lady

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Early life

Rosalyn Waseka was born on 22 June 1968. She graduated from

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with a

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degree. Following a successful stint in

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, she proceeded to start her own practice, Deche, Nandwa, Bryant. Following several years in private practice, she obtained an

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from the

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. She also has a doctorate in counselling and Ministry.

Ruto's Administration

She joined the Ruto administration in April 2014 as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Deputy President

, succeeding Linnet Hamasi in this position.

Personal life

Nandwa is married to Harrison Nandwa, with whom she has four children, Eugene, Nicole, Natalie, and Ethan.

References

* Living people 1968 births University of Nairobi alumni University of Alabama School of Law alumni {{Kenya-politician-stub