President Uhuru Kenyatta with governors (from left) Ann Waiguru, Charity Ngilu and Dr Joyce Laboso during the 6th session of the National and County Governments Co-ordinating summit at State House, Nairobi.

The unpredictability of Kenya’s electoral scene, months ahead of a General Election, particularly on political party loyalty and affiliation, cannot be gainsaid.

What is predictable though, is the reluctance by political parties to nominate women not only to contest the presidency but also to other positions. This unwillingness, a breach of the law, has been the greatest contributor to the low number of women in mainstream politics. WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes in Daily Nation. Read more.