Samburu West MP-elect Naisula Lesuuda has submitted her application for the position of Deputy Speaker in Parliament. In a statement on Friday, Lesuuda said her experience as Senator in the 11th Parliament counts as a great step towards the position. In 2011, I received the International Labour Organisation's wedge award for Outstanding Professional Woman," Lesuuda added. I request them to turn this confidence into support for my candidature and promise to serve them diligently as Deputy Speaker," she said. [VIDEO] Lesuuda floors heavyweight Lelelit in Samburu West MP raceLesuuda is one of a few women politician who won their races in the August 8 general election.

Source: The Star August 25, 2017 15:00 UTC