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Pave more roads for women into politics and top leadership
From left: Woman representatives Lillian Tomitom - West Pokot, Purity Ngirici - Kirinyaga, Gladys Shollei - Uasin Gishu, and other leaders at a meeting in Eldoret town in 2019. Female political aspirants face multiple challenges arising from Kenya’s deep-seated patriarchal norms. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Kenya’s women have made significant strides in their efforts to take up more leadership roles. Unfortunately, this electioneering period is not appreciating the efforts of women.
Once again, women's efforts to get into electoral positions are being frustrated by obstacles erected by society that include political violence and patriarchal attitudes.
