Ruth Odinga wants Affirmative action Bill for Kenyan Women Passed

Women leaders in Kenya want an Affirmative Action Bill fast-tracked to enhance representation of women in the country.
The Kenya Network of Women Governors (KNWG) chair Ruth Odinga said women should be nominated as governors in the East African nation’s general elections set for next year.

Ruth, who is also the Kisumu County deputy governor, said there are many able women who can serve as governors.

“We need more women to come out and vie for positions that are male-dominated, like the governor’s position. It is sad that currently, there are no female governors despite the fact that there are those who dared to vie but were not elected,” Kenya’s Standard Media reports het to say.

Ruth said she said she was optimistic that the bill, which is currently in Parliament will go through.
“We have one more year for Affirmative Action Bill to be passed. Much as I support nomination of women, only those who have come forth to contest for positions should be considered for nomination. Putting a fight in the contest means they will guard the position more,” she said.

She called upon women to continue pushing for financial empowerment and liberation by participating in activities like table banking and businesses.