User:Tebby Otieno/sandbox/Editar Adhiambo Ochieng

Editar Adhiambo Ochieng is a Kenyan activist, who is recognized for advocating and defending women's rights and helping survivors of sexual violence. In 2020, she became the first winner of Wangari Maathai Award in Kenya for her contribution to curb the  spread of COVID 19 pandemic in Kebera slums.

Early life
Ochieng was born and raised in Kibera a largest slum in Nairobi

Career
She vied for parliamentary seat in Kibera Constituency on Ukweli party's ticket after she qualified in primaries and her name was published in the competitive list of politicians who participated in by-election that was held in 2019 November,7

Awards
She won Wangari Maathai Award in 2020 following her community service in Kibera slums during Covid-19 pandemic becoming the first winner of the award