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Jokate Mwegelo: Biography, Education, Career, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Kids

Last Update: Apr 27 2024 | BY: Miki Danial

Jokate Mwegelo | Politician & Entrepreneur

Jokate Mwegelo was a TV presenter for the show Bongo Star Search for the 2006 and 2007 seasons which was a singing competition seeking to discover music talent from across Tanzania, she also hosted TV Shows and live events from 2006 to 2007.

In 2010, Mwegelo became a regular contributor for The Citizen magazine in Tanzania for Saturday's edition covering women and girls-related issues. In 2012, she started managing Kidoti Brand and Company which still manages up-to-date.

Jokate Mwegelo | Biography

Jokate Mwegelo was born on 20 March 1987 in the United States with Tanzanian nationality. Currently, Jokate Mwegelo is a Tanzanian politician and Secretary General of the Chama cha Mapinduzi’s Women’s Wing (UWT).

Acting Career of Jokate Mwegelo

In 2006, Jokate Mwegelo participated in Vodacom Miss Tanzania (for the Miss Tanzania prize) where she became 2nd runner-up. In 2017, she was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Africa, Forbes Africa and the same year she was also listed in 100 Most Influential Young Africans, Africa Youth Awards.

Political Career of Jokate Mwegelo

Jokate Mwegelo is a member of Chama Cha Mapinduzi the dominant and ruling party in Tanzania. She was appointed as the Acting Secretary of Public Relations and Mobilization in the youth wing of the ruling party UVCCM.

She was among the 450 members of the party that contested to be elected to represent Tanzania as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly.

Entrepreneurship Career of Jokate Mwegelo

In October 2012, Jokate Mwegelo officially launched her company goes by name Kidoti Loving Company Limited, the launch went together with the introduction of her new hairline. The company did well and in December 2014, she founded Kidoti. She partnered with RainBow Shell Craft, from China.