Musyoka

Musyoka is a Kenyan surname commonly associated with the Akamba (Kamba) people of eastern Kenya. As with many Kenyan names, it can reflect clan or familial lineage, and the name is found across various communities through migration and intermarriage. It is used by individuals in politics, business, sports, and the arts, among other fields.

Notable individuals with the surname include Kalonzo Musyoka (born 1953), a prominent Kenyan politician who served as Vice President of Kenya from 2008 to 2013. He has been a leading figure in national politics, founded and led the Wiper Democratic Movement, and has participated in multiple elections as a presidential candidate, as well as engaging in national and regional diplomacy.

The surname Musyoka is recognized in Kenyan public life and media as part of Akamba onomastic traditions, reflecting lineage and community identity within the broader tapestry of Kenyan naming practices.