[1] Prior to winning the general election, Bonnah was a ward councillor of Kipawa where she lived for five years from 2010.
She joined the University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre in 2007 and obtained a certificate in Business Information and Technology.
She then joined the Centre for Foreign Relations where she was awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Foreign Relations; her research involved the impact of illegal immigration on human security.
Wamama Na Maendeleo As the councilor, Bonnah initiated Wamama Na Maendeleo (WaNaMa) which helped at least 500 women of the Kiapawa ward get small loans to do business through unit groups.
Maji Safi Na Salama Campaign Each household in Kipawa constituency received water service through the boreholes constructed.