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Kenya: Women governors in rare unity push for political space

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Seven female elected governors from Kenya’s ruling and opposition coalitions have joined forces to launch the G7 Strategy, a political and social-economic pressure group.

In a rare show of unity, seven female governors, led by Anne Waiguru , say they are putting aside their political affiliations to empower and inspire more women to seek leadership positions in future polls.

Last Saturday, the governors launched their G7 strategy in New York, hoping they will attract international support.President William Ruto, who attended the launch in Nairobi, pledged to support the G7 Strategy. He indicated that the ruling United Democratic Alliance will field a female presidential running mate in future polls.

Zaja however notes that the initiative by the female governors provides an opportunity to push for the implementation of the elusive gender parity rule in political representation.Florence Kiwuwa, a resident of Mombasa, says she voted for the first time in 2022, but is not expecting much from the G7 platform.

 

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