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Kenyan medic Dr Amakove Wala who is a parenting expert and author who often offers unconventional advice has recently opened up that she advises her kids to date as many people as possible and avoid marriage till the reach their 30s.
"I would encourage my children to have as many relationships [s as they can because you are not committing to marriage early. I think I would have delayed getting married to my 30s because of the maturity that comes when you are in your 30s," she said.
Amavoke also noted that the pressure to get married has lessened and fewer people are seeking marriage.
Based on the story let us look see who she is:
Dr. Elizabeth Amakove Wala's life and career are marked by her remarkable ability to juggle multiple demanding roles successfully.
Background and education
Dr. Wala was born in Mombasa and raised in Kitale, Kenya. She is the seventh child in a family of eight children, and both of her parents were teachers. She attended Alliance Girls' High School and later earned her medical degree from the University of Nairobi.
Family and Parenting
She is a single mother of four children, including triplets. Dr. Wala places a strong emphasis on teaching her children independence and life skills, aiming to prepare them to navigate life successfully without her constant oversight.
Professional Achievements
Medical and Leadership Roles: Dr. Wala's professional journey includes various significant roles. After a brief stint in the public health sector, she joined the University of Nairobi's research team for five years and later worked in the pharmaceutical industry with GlaxoSmithKline for another five years.
She then transitioned to leadership roles, serving as the vice chair and subsequently the CEO of the Kenya Medical Association from 2014 to 2016.
Currently, she is the Regional Manager of Medical Services and Outreach Programme at AMREF, overseeing programs across seven countries.
Besides her medical career, Dr. Wala is also an entrepreneur. She breeds rabbits, manages a nanny bureau, and leads an association for families with multiples, which includes over 700 families.
She is also involved in mentorship and public speaking, and was a Top 40 Under 40 finalist in 2016.
Personality and Work Ethics
Personality Traits: Dr. Wala identifies as an ENFP (Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving) personality type, which describes her as a campaigner and a compulsive doer who constantly seeks new challenges.
Her upbringing taught her to see beyond gender and physical limitations and to strive for her goals relentlessly.
Work-Life Balance: She attributes her ability to manage her busy life to strict routines and compartmentalization. Dr. Wala plans her and her children's lives around a consistent routine and focuses on work without distraction when she is at the office.
This disciplined approach allows her to maintain balance despite her numerous responsibilities.
Dr. Wala's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of excellence, making her an inspiring figure in both her professional field and personal life.
