AG Miano Enters Annals of History as First Female Attorney General
Rebeca Miano First Female Attorney General
REBECCA MIANO, the immediate former investment Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary is Kenya’s first female Attorney General.
Miano was appointed by His Excellency the President and brings a wealth of experience of over 30 years combined in both private and public sector.
AG Miano is kindhearted, strong-willed, a go-getter and a pace setter.
At our desk we take this honours opportunity to wish Rebecca Miano, Kenya’s newest AG all the best.
This makes AG Rebecca Miano the ninth attorney general since independence: her predecessors since independence are as enumerated: Charles Mugane Njonjo, James Karugu, Joseph Kamere, Mathew Muli, Amos Wako, Prof. Githu Muigai, Kihara Kariuki and Justin Bedan Muturi
Immediately after the pronouncement, leaders from various sectors poured in their goodwill congratulatory messages
“The Chairperson of Kenya National Association of Private Colleges Dr. Ekrah Ndung’u was the first to congratulate Hon. AG Miano saying:
“We acknowledge His Excellency the President’s empowerment of women through elevation and appointment of AG Rebecca Miano EGH as the Kenya’s first female Attorney General.
Miano previously served in his Excellency Dr. William Ruto’s Government in two dockets: that of investment Trade and Industry and formerly as the Cabinet Secretary in charge of East Africa Community ASALS and Regional Development.”
Rebecca Miano Qualifications
- LLB (Hons)
- Diploma in Law
- Postgraduate Studies in Comparative Law -Queensland Australia
- Certified Public Secretary CPS (K)
- Rebecca Miano attained fellowship status (FCS) from the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) in October 2023.
Previous positions
Cabinet Secretary for Investments,Trade and Industry.
Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands & Regional Development
Breaking barriers.
Rebecca Miano was the first female MD & CEO of KenGen after raising from the position of Company Secretary and Legal Affairs Director. She worked in KenGen’s Legal department from 1998-2017 and served as Legal Director and Legal Lead from 2008 to 2017.
Miano has been recognized as one among top 100 Women CEOs and top 25 Movers and Shakers in Africa.
Upon her appointment Miano in her appreciation message wrote:
The new attorney general Rebecca Miano EGH is thankful. She notes,
“I thank H.E. Dr. William Ruto CGH for nominating me to the role of Attorney~General of the Republic of Kenya.
Granted the opportunity, I promise to apply myself fully to the tasks attached to that solemn office with my focus being on serving the people of my beloved motherland with utmost dedication, humility and a listening ear.
God will be my helper.
Jeremiah 32:27 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
God bless Kenya.”
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