Biography of Jokate Mwegel & Net Worth 2023.
Jokate Mwegelo is the District Commissioner for [Temeke]. She is a politician. Before being appointed, she was an entrepreneur and a media personality. In July 2018, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli appointed Hon. Jokate Mwegelo as the new District Commissioner for Kisarawe district in Pwani region.She is a member of Chama Cha Mapinduzi, previously served as Secretary in charge of Public Relations and Mobilization UVCCM – youth wing of Chama Cha Mapinduzi.
Early life and education
Mwegelo was born on 20 March 1987, in Washington, D.C., where her parents worked. She was raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She started primary school at Olympio Primary School, where she served as a perfect.
She attended St. Anthony Secondary School from January 2000, where she received her ordinary secondary education, graduating in 2003 with a Certificate of Secondary Education. She served as Assistant Head Girl from 2002 to 2003. In 2002, during the Model United Nations General Assembly in Tanzania, she was appointed to serve as the Secretary-General.
In March 2004, she joined Loyola High School in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania to pursue her Advanced Secondary Education, graduating in February 2006 with an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education. Mwegelo served as a prefect responsible for coordinating all club activities at the school from 2004 to 2005. She was selected as the head prefect for the school from 2005 to 2006. In April 2005, at the inter commonwealth essay competition organized by the Commonwealth of Nations she was awarded 2nd position for the best essay. Nationally, she ranked 2nd among female candidates in the English language examination.
Mwegelo attended the University of Dar Es Salaam from 2007 to 2010 where she graduated Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science B.P.S. and Philosophy with a G.P.A of 4.0. Mwegelo was the founder and coordinator of the University of Dar Es Salaam United Nations Association Chapter in 2008. With other students and partners, Mwegelo organized various initiatives including the Stand Up Campaign towards the MDGs in 2009, commemoration of the International Day of Peace with United Nations Information Centres in 2009 and the Mwalimu Nyerere Intellectual Festival (Kigoda cha Mwalimu) at the University of Dar Es Salaam in 2010. Mwegelo also served as the President of the Tanzania International Student Week in 2009.
Personal Life
Mwegelo uses her spare time to catch up with world politics and is a reading enthusiast. Through her personal experiences, she writes journals, articles and short stories. She loves engaging with the youth through participating in youth initiatives, motivational talks and outdoor games like basketball.
Awards, Honors and nominations
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Vodacom Miss Tanzania | Miss Tanzania | Herself | 2nd Runner-up |
| 2013 | Swahili Fashion Week Awards | Female Stylish Personality Award | Herself | Won |
| Under30 Youth Awards | Fashion Category | Herself | Won | |
| 2015 | Swahili Fashion Week Awards | Baileys Female Stylish Personality | Herself | Won |
| 2017 | Clouds Fm Malkia Wa Nguvu Awards | Business Innovation | Herself | Won |
| Africa Youth Awards | Entrepreneur Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| Startup Of The Year | Kidoti Company | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | AvanceMedia Most Influential Young Tanzanians | Law & Governance | Herself | Won |
Honours
- 2011: 25 Young African Women Leaders, Milead Fellowship Program
- 2017: Forbes 30 Under 30 in Africa, Forbes Africa
- 2017: 100 Most Influential Young Africans, Africa Youth Awards
- 2018: Most Influential Young Tanzanians, Avance Media
Jokate Mwegelo Net Worth
| Jokate Mwegelo Net Worth & Salary | |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Wealth | Entrepreneur |
| Cars | N/A |
