Gladys Wanga Recounts Time She Used to Cut Grass for Fees

Homa Bay Woman Representative, Gladys Wanga, has disclosed how she used to cut grass, work at a cyber cafe and undertake various jobs for her school fees to be catered for.

While advising the students to strive and achieve their set goals, she stated that she had to work while studying to make ends meet under the work-study program.

The Woman Representative, who is an alumnus of Kenyatta University, was speaking at the Institutions' 46th Graduation Ceremony.

She revealed that she joined the University in the year 2000 for her undergraduate degree as an orphan.

Ms Wanga noted that she was the first woman Secretary General of Kenyatta University Students Association, adding that at the age of 32, she became the first Homa Bay Woman Representative.

Wanga also holds a Masters Degree in Health Management.

Previously, nominated senator, Millicent Omanga, divulged that she was doing bed sheets retail business when Deputy President William Ruto picked her for a top job.

"When my appointment came, I had bought 30 bed sheets which I was going to sell.

"I was at Kings Collections shop trying to bargain with the Indian seller so that I could make some profit," she narrated.

It was during this time that former Energy Cabinet Secretary, Davies Chirchir, called her and divulged, "We have an AGM tomorrow for KenGen and you have been chosen to be one of the directors."