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'''Ledama Olekina''' is a Kenyan politician who serves as the senator for Narok County. Olekina was elected on an [[Orange Democratic Movement]] ticket in the 8 August 2017, general elections in Kenya. He was born and raised in Oloombokishi, a small village near [[Narok]], [[Kenya]], on 11 November 1974. As of 2020, he resides in Eor Ekule, Enkanasa Village.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://info.mzalendo.com/person/ledama-olekina/|title=Ledama Olekina|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref> Olekina was educated at Narok High School and thereafter proceeded to the United States where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and English Communication from The [[University of Massachusetts]] in Boston in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/index.php/node/3754|title=Sen. Olekina Ledama {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref> He is the founder of Maasai Education Discovery, an education center for girls.<ref>https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADD629.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> Olekina has been involved in efforts to conserve the [[Mau Forest]] in Kenya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.seedballskenya.com/throw-grow/4592995996|title=Seedbombing - Seedballs Kenya Reforestation Campaign to Re-Green Kenya|website=seedballskenya.com|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://environment.go.ke/?p=7089|title=Ministry of Environment and Forestry » Blog Archive » ENVIRONMENT CS KERIAKO TOBIKO LEADS MAASAI MAU RESTORATION|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref> He is the most followed maasai politician on |
'''Ledama Olekina''' is a Kenyan politician who serves as the senator for Narok County. Olekina was elected on an [[Orange Democratic Movement]] ticket in the 8 August 2017, general elections in Kenya. He was born and raised in Oloombokishi, a small village near [[Narok]], [[Kenya]], on 11 November 1974. As of 2020, he resides in Eor Ekule, Enkanasa Village.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://info.mzalendo.com/person/ledama-olekina/|title=Ledama Olekina|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref> Olekina was educated at Narok High School and thereafter proceeded to the United States where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and English Communication from The [[University of Massachusetts]] in Boston in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/index.php/node/3754|title=Sen. Olekina Ledama {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref> He is the founder of Maasai Education Discovery, an education center for girls.<ref>https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADD629.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> Olekina has been involved in efforts to conserve the [[Mau Forest]] in Kenya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.seedballskenya.com/throw-grow/4592995996|title=Seedbombing - Seedballs Kenya Reforestation Campaign to Re-Green Kenya|website=seedballskenya.com|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://environment.go.ke/?p=7089|title=Ministry of Environment and Forestry » Blog Archive » ENVIRONMENT CS KERIAKO TOBIKO LEADS MAASAI MAU RESTORATION|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-03}}</ref> He is the most followed maasai politician on Facebook and X. |
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The senator exhibits a "charade of humility" mainly to win over voters. He is a privileged individual representing a community of mostly illiterate citizens. He is their charming political chameleon, always ready to slither into any situation and shed those pesky principles for the sake of votes. |
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Ledama Olekina is a Kenyan politician who serves as the senator for Narok County. Olekina was elected on an Orange Democratic Movement ticket in the 8 August 2017, general elections in Kenya. He was born and raised in Oloombokishi, a small village near Narok, Kenya, on 11 November 1974. As of 2020, he resides in Eor Ekule, Enkanasa Village.[1] Olekina was educated at Narok High School and thereafter proceeded to the United States where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and English Communication from The University of Massachusetts in Boston in 2002.[2] He is the founder of Maasai Education Discovery, an education center for girls.[3] Olekina has been involved in efforts to conserve the Mau Forest in Kenya.[4][5] He is the most followed maasai politician on Facebook and X.
The senator exhibits a "charade of humility" mainly to win over voters. He is a privileged individual representing a community of mostly illiterate citizens. He is their charming political chameleon, always ready to slither into any situation and shed those pesky principles for the sake of votes.
Controversy
In 2018, Olekina was cautioned by Kenya's National Cohesion and Integration Commission) against making issuing utterances bordering on incitement against the Kipsigis community.[6][7][8] He has also been accused by other Kenyan politicians of fuelling hate against one community[9] after the Senator claimed that most state jobs were being awarded to one community in Kenya. These accusations made him one of the most followed maasai politician on both Facebook and Twitter.[10]
Olekina is an excellent fighter having brawled & clawed his way out of Bomas of Kenya auditorium on the 15th of August 2022 in an attempt to whip IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati like a nganuthia for tallying what Olekina believed were erroneous election results. The senator is also known for his penchant for American slang and likes referring to his colleagues as "dudes" or "nigga".[11] The senator is such a charismatic thespian in our midst, willing to regale us with his dramatic political performance parading around in traditional attire, all while spotting an American accent.
References
- ^ "Ledama Olekina". Mzalendo. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "Sen. Olekina Ledama | The Kenyan Parliament Website". parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADD629.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Seedbombing - Seedballs Kenya Reforestation Campaign to Re-Green Kenya". seedballskenya.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "Ministry of Environment and Forestry » Blog Archive » ENVIRONMENT CS KERIAKO TOBIKO LEADS MAASAI MAU RESTORATION". Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "Narok senator warned over incitement". Daily Nation. Kenya. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ Ndubi, Erick Kombo (27 September 2018). "NCIC writes warning letter to Narok Senator over increased incitement utterances". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "Rift Valley leaders want Senator Ole Kina arrested for inciting tribal clashes » Capital News". Capital News. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "Stop Using Kikuyu Hate to Become Maasai Kingpin - ODM Senator Warned". Daily Active. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "MP Ngunjiri in twitter spat with Sen Olekina over state jobs". The Star. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/emmanuelwanjala. "I'm much wiser now, Ledama says as he recalls Bomas chaos". The Star. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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