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THE STANDARD By
Steve Mkawale |
April 4th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Uasin Gishu Senator Margaret Kamar. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
The high number of women eyeing gubernatorial and senate seats across the Rift Valley is a sign that the hitherto male-dominated political scene is ripe for a shake-up.
Although the General Election is still 17 months away, battles are already underway in the counties as the aspirants seek to align themselves with leading parties and presidential contenders.
There are already clear rivalries between the Tangatanga and Kieleweke factions in the ruling Jubilee party, and the women-led Inua Mama and Team Embrace.
Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika has declared her intentions to unseat Governor Lee Kinyanjui.