Busia Member of Parliament Catherine Omanyo has been awarded by the Thamani Awards for her exemplary leadership and strong advocacy for girl-child education, a strong signal for her grassroots commitment to changing the lives of the vulnerable in Busia.
The Thamani Awards, which have become a hallmark of celebrating excellence among Kenyan women, once again shone a spotlight on leadership by singling out the most extraordinary leadership skill with massive impact on the society.
Omanyo, who was the "outstanding Educationist" of the year, was honoured alongside her Kirinyanga counterparty Njeri Maina, who was crowned with the coveted "Voice of Reason 2025" award in the female category.
The educationist category has been won with illustrious names, including Professor Leah Marangu, Qabale Dube, veteran politician Phoebe Asiyo, and celebrated educator Enkakenya Ntaya, Omanyo's win was both powerful and symbolic.
