Najib Balala
| Najib Balala Arabic: نجيب بلالا | |
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| Cabinet Secretary for Mining | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 15 May 2013 | |
| President | Uhuru Kenyatta |
| Minister for Tourism | |
| In office 2008 – March 2012 | |
| President | Mwai Kibaki |
| Succeeded by | Danson Mwazo |
| Member of the Kenyan Parliament | |
| In office 2003–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Shariff Nassir |
| Succeeded by | Abdulswamad Nassir |
| Constituency | Mvita Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 September 1967 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | Republican Congress |
| Other political affiliations |
ODM |
| Spouse(s) | Najaah |
| Children | 4
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| Alma mater | USIU (BA) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | www.najibbalala.com |
Najib Balala (born 20 September 1967) is a Kenyan politician and former Minister for Tourism,[citation needed] and the immediate former M.P. for Mvita Constituency.[citation needed] Balala is the party leader of The Republican Congress Party of Kenya (RC) a partner of the Jubilee Coalition.[citation needed]
Early life and education
Najib Balala the attended primary school, Serani Boys, which qualified him to Kakamega High, a national school[citation needed]. He studied Business Administration and International Urban Management and Leadership from the University of Toronto and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.[citation needed]
Experience and career
- Prior to venturing into Public life, Najib Balala was in the private sector in tourism business and eventually joined a family tea/coffee trade business.[citation needed]
- He was Secretary of The Swahili Cultural Centre from 1993–1996.
- Chairman – Coast Tourist Association between 1996–1999.
- His tenure as the Mayor of Mombasa 1998–1999 witnessed a rapid transformation of Mombasa into an economic hub and drastic change in the affairs at Town Hall by team leading an anti-corruption crusade.
- Chairman, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Mombasa Chapter) from 2000–2003.
- 27 Dec 2002 to 15 Dec 2007 : Member of Parliament for Mvita Constituency
- 7 Jan 2003 – 31 June 2004: Minister for Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services
- Jan – June 2003: Acting Minister for Labour
- 31 June – 21 Nov 2005: Minister for National Heritage
- 27 Dec 2007 to 15 Jan 2013 : Member of Parliament for Mvita Constituency
- 11 Nov 2011 to March 2012: Chairman of the UNWTO Executive Council
- 17 Apr 2008 to 26 March 2012: Minister for Tourism
Politics
Balala began his political career as the mayor of Mombasa, Kenya[citation needed], thereafter he successfully vied for the Mvita parliamentary seat in 2002 general elections. Prior to that, Hon. Balala has served as the vice-chairman Kenya Tourism Board (KTB); Chairman All Local Government Association of Kenya and Chairman of Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association.[citation needed] Hon. Balala has been the longest serving Minister for Tourism, a position that he has held from the beginning of 2008 till 26 March 2012 when got sacked through a reshuffle of cabinet.[citation needed] Najib Balala then formed The Republican Congress Party of Kenya (RC) in April 2012 that became a principle partner im the Jubilee Coalition together with the President H.E Uhuru Kenyatta (TNA), H.E William Samoei Ruto (URP), And Hon. Charity Ngilu (Narc)
Honors and awards
- Silver Star (SS) Medal By President[citation needed]
- E.G.H (Elder of Golden Heart) Medal By President[citation needed]
- Africa Investor 2009.[citation needed]
- Best African Minister for Tourism 2010.[citation needed]
- Vice-President UNWTO World Tourism Organization[citation needed]
- Chairman UNWTO World Tourism Organization.[citation needed]
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