Clr Mara Makunura will lead the Rushmoor Borough Council, becomingthe first female black African Mayor of the town. Makunura has been serving as the deputy mayor of Rushmoorin United Kingdom and she was elected to be the full mayor this year in May. Councillor Makunura pledged to champion diversity andpromote equal opportunity for all.
“With our local census statistics evidencing that 52percent of our Rushmoor population is female, it is crucial that our leadershipreflects the diverse demographics of our community, inspiring our youth,especially young girls, to strive for greatness without limitations,” she said. “Together, we will shatter the glass ceiling and pave theway for a more inclusive and representative leadership that truly representsthe beautiful tapestry of our community.” Cllr Makunura started her journey at Chikonohono PrimarySchool and later Nemakonde Secondary School in Zimbabwe.
In 1996, she got married and in 1997, she relocated to theUK to join her husband..
