It was in 1969 that Grace Onyango was elected as the first woman MP representing Kisumu County. The fight for women in power has become even stronger with the number of women coming up to try their luck in public service is growing. We need more women in power so that we get the advantage of passing bills in parliament,” she said. They pushed strongly in the open domain and against all odds fought for women’s place in leadership and politics. From Bomet the late Joyce Laboso, Kitui Charity Ngilu, and Kirinyaga Ann Waiguru show a change in women’s inclusivity.

Source: Standard Digital March 07, 2021 19:01 UTC