But in the year of our Lord 2020, we can no longer pretend we can run a country or world anchored on gender disparity. Of eight elected MPs in Homa Bay county, three are women. Political party leaders must take half the blame. In fact, BBI proposes that a certain portion of the political parties fund will be distributed based on the number of women elected. Political party leaders like to hide behind the excuse that not many women, especially the achieving type, present themselves for elective positions in their parties.

Source: The Star December 13, 2020 06:00 UTC