Unity of purpose key to bridging gender gap in political seats

More women are daring to challenge the heavy patriarchal barriers in leadership. In the 2017 election, Sophia Abdi Noor (pictured) made history as the first female elected as Ijara  MP. Pool | Nation Media Group

This year’s Women Rights Convention was a moment to cherish. Hosted last month by the Community Advocacy and Awareness Trust (Crawn Trust), the two-day women’s rights forum dubbed Kenyan Women Rising, was as inspirational as it was informative and exciting. The diversity of speakers – women representing various generations, all speaking with one voice, was motivating and exceptional. Coming exactly a year to the General Election, the anticipation generated by the renewed commitment is timely. Next year’s election will be significant, complicated and competitive given that the incumbent will be leaving office. Its unpredictability as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, it is an election that women should actively participate in, as aspirants and voters. WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes in Daily Nation. Read more…