National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged women to take a more active role in politics and contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election instead of limiting themselves to supporting the ambitions of male politicians. Speaker Wetang’ula said increased participation of women in elective politics was critical to improving their representation in decision-making at both county and national levels. “Women should not only be voters and supporters of other people’s political ambitions. I want to see more women come forward, seek elective positions and compete for leadership at all levels,” Wetang’ula said. The Speaker was speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with women leaders representing the four wards of Kimilili Constituency at his residence in Kabuchai. Wetangula was accompanied by Bungoma Senator David Wakoli, Webuye East MP Martin Pepela, sittings among The meeting focused on education, infrastructure, livelihoods and the role of women in political leadership ahead of the 2027 elections. Wetang’ula cited Sitikho Ward in Webuye West Constituency Hon. Grace Sundukwa as an example of a woman who had successfully built a political base and retained an elective position. Sundukwa has been elected three times as the Member of the County Assembly for Sitikho Ward in Webuye West Constituency. “Look at Hon. Grace Sundukwa, a small girl we picked from the univ...
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