Wakoli Bifwoli
Sylvester Wakoli Bifwoli (born 1952) is a Kenyan politician. He is a member of the Ford-Kenya political party, an affiliate of the Party of National Unity. He was elected to represent Bumula Constituency in Western Province, in the National Assembly of Kenya in the 2007 Kenyan parliamentary election. He also serves an Assistant Minister in the Ministry of Lands in Kenya's Grand Coalition Government.
Wakoli Bifwoli | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Minister of Lands | |
| Minister | James Orengo |
| Member of the Kenyan Parliament | |
| In office 2002–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Sifuna |
| Succeeded by | Boniface Otsyula |
| Constituency | Bumula |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | FORD-KENYA |
| Spouse | Margaret Wakoli |
| Children | 9 |
| Profession | Teacher |
Entry into Parliament edit
He was first elected into Parliament in 2002, succeeding Mr. Lawrence Sifuna.[1] A career trade unionist and teacher, Wakoli has distinguished himself as a performer.
Wakoli Bifwoli, as he prefers to be referred, had stated his desire to run for Kenya's presidency in the 2012 national elections. He had vowed to legalize busaa, a traditional brew, if he did assume the presidency. He has also repeatedly called for Kenyans to desist from placing undue value on land.
References edit
- ^ Members Of The 10th Parliament. Parliament of Kenya. Accessed June 19, 2008.
External links edit
- Newsmakers: Bifwoli Wakoli on YouTube