Hon. Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona (born November 1, 1966) is a Kenyan lawyer, human rights advocate, and politician. She has served as the Member of Parliament for Suba North Constituency since 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Public Service Law from New York University, USA. Before joining politics, she worked […]
Hon. Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona (born November 1, 1966) is a Kenyan lawyer, human rights advocate, and politician. She has served as the Member of Parliament for Suba North Constituency since 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Public Service Law from New York University, USA.
Before joining politics, she worked as State Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Legal Counsel at FIDA-K, and Founder & CEO of The CRADLE Children Foundation. She was nominated to Parliament in 2008 and later elected in 2013. Known for her strong advocacy on human rights, gender equality, and children’s rights, she has played a key role in legislative reforms in Kenya. She is married to Magugu Mabona from Zimbabwe.
2000 – 2001
New York University, USA
Master of Laws (LL.M) in Public Service Law
1998 – 1998
IDLI, Rome, Italy
Legal Prevention and Judicial Control of Corruption
1997 – 1998
Raoul Wallenberg Institute, Sweden
Post Graduate Diploma, Advanced International Course on Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
1997 – 1997
Les Aspin Center, Washington, D.C. & Marquette University, Wisconsin, USA
Democracy and Governance
1991 – 1991
Kenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies
1986 – 1990
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
1985 – 1986
Limuru Girls High School
‘A’ Level Certificate
1981 – 1984
St. Francis Girls Secondary School
‘O’ Level Certificate
March 2013 – To date
Kenya National Assembly
Member of Parliament, Mbita Constituency
2008 – January 2013
Kenya National Assembly
Nominated Member of Parliament
2007 – To date
Kenya Task Force on the Implementation of the Sexual Offences Act
Member
2000; 2003 – 2008
The CRADLE Children Foundation
Founder & Chief Executive
2002 – 2012
Legal Advice Center, Kituo Cha Sheria
Member of AGM
2002 – 2010
Child Welfare Society of Kenya, Adoption Committee
Committee Member
2001 – 2001
Global Public Service Law Program, New York University
Fellow
1999 – 2000
L’Etwal International
Programs Manager, East & Southern Africa Women and Children’s Rights
1999 – 2000
Coalition on Violence Against Women-Kenya
Chairperson
1998 – 1999
ICJ (K)
Program Officer, Gender and Access to Justice Program
1996 – 1998
FIDA (K)
Legal Counsel, Litigation
1993 – 1996
State Law Office (AG’s Chambers)
State Counsel, Civil Litigation
Revenue: KES. 76,507,918 |
Expenditure: KES. 72,554,341 |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 38,760,743 |
Estimated Date of Completion: Initially set for 18 October 2023, extended to 30 April 2024 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 18,834,126 (as of 30 June 2023) |
% Age Payment: 49% |
Status of the Project: Incomplete: The contract period was extended by 23 weeks (96% increase) without a clear justification. The delay has denied the public the expected benefits of the completed project |
Total Contract Amount: KES.72,000,000 (transfers from NGCDF Board) |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 12,000,000 received on 4 June 2023 KES. 15,000,000 received on 21 June 2023 Additional KES. 73,087,603 disbursed in August 2023 (out of the budgeted funds for the 2022/2023 financial year) |
% Age Payment: 22% (from the KES.72,000,000 NGCDF Board) |
Status of the Project: It slowed implementation of projects. Some funds could not be utilized by the end of the financial year. Late disbursement affected project implementation The delay in releasing funds disrupted planned activities and slowed down project completion. |
2000 – 2001
New York University, USA
Master of Laws (LL.M) in Public Service Law
1998 – 1998
IDLI, Rome, Italy
Legal Prevention and Judicial Control of Corruption
1997 – 1998
Raoul Wallenberg Institute, Sweden
Post Graduate Diploma, Advanced International Course on Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
1997 – 1997
Les Aspin Center, Washington, D.C. & Marquette University, Wisconsin, USA
Democracy and Governance
1991 – 1991
Kenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies
1986 – 1990
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
1985 – 1986
Limuru Girls High School
‘A’ Level Certificate
1981 – 1984
St. Francis Girls Secondary School
‘O’ Level Certificate
March 2013 – To date
Kenya National Assembly
Member of Parliament, Mbita Constituency
2008 – January 2013
Kenya National Assembly
Nominated Member of Parliament
2007 – To date
Kenya Task Force on the Implementation of the Sexual Offences Act
Member
2000; 2003 – 2008
The CRADLE Children Foundation
Founder & Chief Executive
2002 – 2012
Legal Advice Center, Kituo Cha Sheria
Member of AGM
2002 – 2010
Child Welfare Society of Kenya, Adoption Committee
Committee Member
2001 – 2001
Global Public Service Law Program, New York University
Fellow
1999 – 2000
L’Etwal International
Programs Manager, East & Southern Africa Women and Children’s Rights
1999 – 2000
Coalition on Violence Against Women-Kenya
Chairperson
1998 – 1999
ICJ (K)
Program Officer, Gender and Access to Justice Program
1996 – 1998
FIDA (K)
Legal Counsel, Litigation
1993 – 1996
State Law Office (AG’s Chambers)
State Counsel, Civil Litigation
Revenue: KES. 76,507,918 |
Expenditure: KES. 72,554,341 |
Total Contract Amount: KES. 38,760,743 |
Estimated Date of Completion: Initially set for 18 October 2023, extended to 30 April 2024 |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 18,834,126 (as of 30 June 2023) |
% Age Payment: 49% |
Status of the Project: Incomplete: The contract period was extended by 23 weeks (96% increase) without a clear justification. The delay has denied the public the expected benefits of the completed project |
Total Contract Amount: KES.72,000,000 (transfers from NGCDF Board) |
Amount of Money Paid: KES. 12,000,000 received on 4 June 2023 KES. 15,000,000 received on 21 June 2023 Additional KES. 73,087,603 disbursed in August 2023 (out of the budgeted funds for the 2022/2023 financial year) |
% Age Payment: 22% (from the KES.72,000,000 NGCDF Board) |
Status of the Project: It slowed implementation of projects. Some funds could not be utilized by the end of the financial year. Late disbursement affected project implementation The delay in releasing funds disrupted planned activities and slowed down project completion. |