Mrs. Fatuma Mary Manyonge was nominated by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Fatuma has a certificate in Strategic Leadership from Kenya Institute of Management, (KIM), a Diploma in Management from KEMI, a Bachelor Arts from Kenyatta University (1984-1987)

She has a vast experience as a teacher having served as a Principal at Makunga S.A Bungoma (2019-2023), Principal Matunda S.A Kakamega (1999-2018), Deputy principal St. Annes Nzoia (1995-1998), Deputy Principal Arch Bishop Njenga(1990-1994), Guiding and Counseling Mistress Kivaywa Boys High School (1987-1989) among other achievements. She also served as Board of Director, KACWASCO (2016-2022) and runs businesses within Kakamega.