Use voter education to dismantle patriarchy, have equity in politics

The extraordinary performance by women in the just-concluded elections is not only inspiring; it also elicits hope that the need for gender equity and equality in Kenya will cease being taken for granted in all sectors of development, including in politics and at policy level.

From the unprecedented numbers elected to the single-member constituency seats at the National Assembly to the seven county governors, three senators and many ward representatives, the election of these women is an affirmation of national progress. That may be slow but the upward trend at every election since 2013 is positive development. WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes at daily Nation. Read more…