On 15 March 2019, Touray became Vice-President of The Gambia, replacing her predecessor, Ousainou Darboe in a major cabinet reshuffle.

[2] Touray attended Usman Danfodiyo University in Nigeria, graduating with a bachelor's degree in education and English.

She became executive director of GAMCOTRAP, frequently calling on politicians to outlaw FGM, despite government restrictions on reporting of the issue.

[6] Touray said that, if elected, she would "restore the sovereignty of the people, end impunity and decentralise authority and power.

"[7] Opposition parties decided to form an electoral coalition to support one candidate in the election against Yahya Jammeh.

Touray was initially part of the group that formed Coalition 2016, but was absent in their meeting on 30 October 2016 when delegates chose Adama Barrow as the candidate.

Touray was appointed as Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment in the Cabinet of Adama Barrow on 1 February 2017.