Beatrice Inyangala

Dr. Beatrice Inyangala is the Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research and an aspirant for the Kakamega County governorship in the August 2027 General Election. She entered elective politics in 2022 as Cleophas Malala's running mate in the Kakamega governor race before joining President William Ruto's administration. She formally declared her governorship bid at an Easter mass in Navakholo, citing calls from residents across the county urging her to run.