A Journey of Courage is the story of Kenyan women on the road to a political destination. Their determination to pass the rocky path and swim the murky waters into victory was clearly witnessed during the 2002 General elections. Women had to trek through valleys of uncertainty. They had to jump numerous hurdles placed in their way by cultural and political biases. They had to go through an electoral system which was virtually gender blind. They had to contend with political parties whose manifestos preached affirmative action for women but cared little for gender equality. They had to survive the violet campaign period. They had to struggle without money ad other resources to mount campaigns while at the same time competing for space and airtime in the media.

Their voices and aspirations can only be captured by documenting their experiences. Only then, can we sensibly map out strategies for the continuing struggle for women.