Doris Gichuki, a Kikuyu running for MCA in Garissa, is among the women who have defied the region’s patriarchal society that shuns women leaders. Speaking to the Star yesterday, Gichuki said she grew up in Garissa town where she attended primary and secondary schools. She launched her campaign in Garissa town, and urged the electorate not to look at her as an outsider, but one of their own. So, I grew here and I’m part and parcel of Garissa residents,” she said. Saritho Mowsar, who is in the contest for Sangailu MCA, said people need to elect women leaders for tangible development.

Source: The Star May 05, 2017 22:07 UTC