Host: Hon. Sen. Amb. Hezena Lemaletian
Hon. Sen. Amb. Hezena Lemaletian
is an influential and dynamic Senator of the Republic of Kenya, known for her unwavering dedication to youth, women, and marginalized communities.
A graduate of the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, she brings a strong academic foundation to her leadership roles.
Sen. Hezena is the founder and Executive Director of the Hezena Lemaletian Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on empowering women and the girl child in underserved regions.
Through her foundation, she addresses key areas such as education, economic empowerment, climate change, and water accessibility, all aimed at driving socio-economic change and political inclusion for marginalized groups, especially women and youth.
Her impact extends beyond Kenya, having been recognized globally for her advocacy and leadership. She has been honored as an African Leadership Hall of Fame inductee and received the Exceptional Young African Leader Award in Accra, Ghana, in 2023. These accolades reflect her remarkable contribution to uplifting women and ensuring youth participation in governance across Africa. Her advocacy for peaceful coexistence among Kenya’s pastoralist communities earned her the title of Global Peace Ambassador.
As a former Miss Commonwealth Kenya and Miss Tourism Samburu, Sen. Hezena has successfully shattered stereotypes about women in leadership, using her platform to challenge societal norms and promote social justice. Her work continues to inspire hope, especially among young people and women across the continent.
Conference Venue
The African Women Audacity Conference Kenya 2024