In Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit and Garissa, very few women have tried to vie for political seats and none has dared to show an interest in the top county positions. The majority of them have, however, shown interest in the Woman Representative and MCA positions. Only in Tarbaj is there a woman in the race - the current Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Ibrahim. "There have been efforts to educate the society on women leadership and women empowerment. Mr Rashid Ahmed, a resident in the region, said that clan politics had also contributed to fewer women going for top political seats.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 09, 2017 23:03 UTC