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| Profiles of Political Aspirants |
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Find out more about the female political aspirants of 2007.
Baringo North Martha Jemuge Chelal Martha Jemuge Chelal
BuretiEdna Cherono Bore  Edna Bore
 Rachel Chebet Yegon CheranganyHelen Yego Inspiration I would like to make a difference in the lives of my constituents. Zipporah J Kittony Inspiration
Eldama Ravine Winnie Koima Winnie Koima Inspiration The potential and opportunities women leaders have to influence change and bring about development within the society. Eldoret East Florence Ayabei Murgor Florence Ayabei Murgor
EmbakasiAnastasia Wambui Mathenge  Anastasia Mathenge Inspiration
 Angela Kameme Kimwele Inspiration - Participating in formulating policies that will see a more even distribution of resources and opportunities in Kenya resulting in improved livelihoods and lifestyles for all Kenyans - Power; acquiring power to influence reform in favour of women Fafi Maryan Hussein Mohammed Maryann Hussein Mohammed Inspiration To bring about change and support women. Githunguri Christine Miller Christine Nyagitha Miller Inspiration - Improve the welfare of my constituents - Ensure all the children are in school - Ensure that all children are immunized - Improvement of public health services in Githunguri Gwassi Consolata Migowa Consolata Migowa Inspiration - To address infrastructure and staffing for schools in the constituency - To address the declining standards of education - To create a healthy constituency by addressing issues of access and service delivery in the public health - To transform Gwassi from perennial food insecurity to a bread-basket of fish, millet and maize - To address market access and road infrastructure. Gwassi is still marginalized from the regional and national economy - To address poverty issues. Gwassi has amongst the highest poverty levels in Kenya. I am inspired by the people of Gwassi in seeking homegrown solutions to improve livelihoods and the quality of life. Ikolomani Betty Buseiga Shikanga Betty Buseiga Shikanga Inspiration - My passion is to bring total developmental changes in my constituency and I also hope that I will be my people’s potential. Isiolo SouthJillo Marina Inspiration - To help lead my community in a better and more transparent way. - To develop gender both politically and economically. Konso Mumina Jillo  Jillo Mumina I am an educationist and active women’s leader, an official of Women Access Programme in Isiolo, Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation, Isiolo as well as ECWD. Kabete Mary Wambui Ndungu Inspiration I am a development conscious person, determined to achieve specific goals and objectives through commitment to my work. KasaraniIrene Wanyoike Irene Wanyoike Inspiration Improving access to opportunities and livelihoods for constituents and a special focus on tackling poverty issues. Rachel Shebesh  Rachel Shebesh - I want to campaign for debt cancellation - Ensure Affirmative Action is implemented KamukunjiAnn NjoguInspiration A strong believer in transforming the current leadership culture from one compromised of narrow self interest to one that is based on values, issues driven with integrity, accountability and social justice as the core pillars. KandaraAlice Muthoni Wahome Alice Wahome - Inclusion and participation of women in all spheres of leadership - Power to influence reforms in favour of women KarachuonyoJoyce Majiwa Joyce Majiwa A strong sense of purpose and public service spirit to fellow human beings. I am well qualified and experienced in public issues and will be a good steward for the constituency development funds. Ted A. Olang  Ted Olang - To reduce poverty - The need for more employment opportunities. - To enhance access to local resources. - Be able to empower marginalized members of the community, especially women and children. Keiyo South Tabitha Seii Inspiration Due to my vast experience as a leader, I advocate for democratic reforms in Kenya and my constituency Kiambaa Lilian Mwaura Inspiration Empowering grassroots women through training in advocacy, lobbying, gender and governance issues, legal education, resource mobilization, project management and marketing. KibweziAlice Syombua Soo Alice Syombua Soo A new perspective on leadership that is sensitive to the lives and concerns of constituents in Kibwezi. Bringing a leadership culture that is transparent and inclusive and open to the participation of women, men, young women and young men. Grace Mwema  Grace Mwema - Participating in formulating policies that will see a more even distribution of resources and opportunities in Kenya resulting in improved livelihoods and lifestyles for all Kenyans - Power; acquiring power to influence reform in favour of women{/slide} Kieni CentralLucy Wangechi KairuInspiration Raising standards of living for Kieni Constituents by initiating new projects aimed at alleviating poverty. Kiharu Molly Mwangi (Dr)Inspiration I have valuable experience and vast contacts through working with local communities. I have been able to contribute to community empowerment and development processes. I relate well with Kiharu constituents and I have a passion for working with my people to reduce the high levels of poverty. KilomeLydiah Muthusi (Reverend)Inspiration I want to bring leadership to the alleviation of poverty and to the reconstruction of strong economic and social wellbeing. Kimilili Reginalda Nakhumicha Wanyonyi (Dr)Inspiration - To assist the people of Kimilili Constituency reduce poverty ie. improve their living standard through improved productive skills and marketing - Facilitate economic empowerment through income generating activities - Facilitation and strengthening of educational institutions for development to tackle the current low levels of literacy - To address the issue of poor infrastructure to facilitate avenues for transformative development Kinangop Joyce Nyambura Inspiration To advocate for greater women’s representation in politics and governance. Kisumu WestJuliet Dima Ojego Juliet Dima Ogejo I want to improve academic performance by way of creating incentives for Teachers/students through strategic partnerships with parents and school heads. Rozaah A Buyu  Rozaah Buyu I want to be sensitive to creating a regional balance without compromising quality. I also intend to: - Mobilize funds to improve the Jua Kali sector. - Support persons living with HIV/AIDS and care providers through resource mobilization. Kitui South Agnes Malundu Inspiration "I have a passion for the people in my constituency. Kitui South is one of the poorest constituencies in Kenya. There is no water and few viable options for livelihood and sustenance. Charcoal burning which is illegal and precarious yet it is the main source of income for many families. The community has depended on relief food for the last nine years. I intend to improve standards of living by adapting to appropriate technologies encouraging irrigation using Athi River waters and also sinking boreholes." Khwisero Caroline Ngang'a Inspiration I have been a councilor for a period of five years and during that time I facilitated a number of projects in my ward such as construction of boreholes, formation of several vibrant women’s groups, youth groups and also sustainable utilization and maintenance of natural springs. I am certain that if I am elected as MP I will be able to accomplish much more for my constituents. They have requested me to vie for the post because they have seen my work and have confidence in me. Lari Rose Dorcas Cheche` Inspiration - To work together with the people of Lari to eradicate the high rates of illiteracy, poverty and unemployment especially among the youth - Improve infrastructure - especially roads and to bring awareness through civic and voter education so to remove women from the cocoon. Likoni Mishi Khamisi Inspiration To tackle the high poverty levels in Likoni and to address the high illiteracy rates. Lugari Florence Machayo Inspiration To improve the standards of living of the people of Lugari. Florence Machayo is a believer in hard work and self-reliance. She is also the former chairperson of ECWD. MachakosRose Ann K MbithiInspiration To strengthen the rural woman’s capacity for community development. MakadaraBeatrice Wasike  Beatrice Wasike - To make a difference in the life of the masses and improve their livelihoods - Promote transformational leadership Connie Kivuti  Connie Kivuti - To bring change in the economic and social links of the people of Makadara - Addressing insecurity and unemployment, especially among young people Jacqueline Namye  Jacqueline Namye - Addressing women’s challenges - Jacqueline is a good facilitator in the movement of resources to women Pauline Mueni Kivila  Pauline Mueni Creation of job opportunities for the unemployed i.e. setting up a plastics recycling factory in Makadara which will create opportunities for a lot of poor people in Makadara. Transformative change e.g. in the management of CDF money to create community projects. Change in top government leaders by proposing motions which favour women in developing our nation. ManyattaMuthoni MbogoInspiration - To represent the people of Manyatta in accordance with their wishes and aspirations - To reduce Poverty - To jump start the economy - To revive lost culture Marakwet Linah Jebii Kilimo Inspiration Former Minister of Immigration. She is well known in her constituency for her activism on the girl child and against FGM. She is also a former banker. She is devoted to serving her constituents. Mbooni Mueni Esther Inspiration Mbooni people need a leader and this would be an excellent opportunity to give them what they need. To bring them out of poverty and also to work with them closely on developmental projects. Meru Pamela Mburia Inspiration “I will not give empty promises when seeking votes,” is Pamela Mburia’s assurance to her constituents. MogotioHellen Sambili (Proffessor)Inspiration To contribute to the welfare of the people of Mogotio. Mutito(Kitui East) Monica Mumo Inspiration This is will be a chance to uplift standards of my people especially the women. Muthini Eastleigh Zuhura Khamis Inspiration - To address poverty. - Access to health - Economic and social empowerment Mwala - KituiFaith Muli (Dr)Inspiration To work towards economic and social transformation in Mwala and foster unity for development and progress. Mwatate Joyce Mwangoji Inspiration Joyce Mwangoji is a human rights activist and the chairperson of Mandeleo ya Wanawake Organisation, Taita Taveta district. She is a board member of the Coaliation on Violence Against Women (COVAW). Her concerns for Mwatate constituency are food, security, infrastructure, unemployment and health care. Ndaragwa Central Marion Mutugi Inspiration - My passion is to articulate issues affecting women and the youth in our society. - To boost representation of women in all factors of development. - To have a better understanding of the problems affecting my constituents and how they can be addressed easily. Ndia Wilkista Muiruri Inspiration Raise standard of living for the Kieni Constituents by initiating new projects aimed at alleviating poverty. Marion Mutugi says that it is only when you assist people to achieve their goals that you are able to achieve yours. She is keen to assist disadvantaged rural and urban communities to utilize available resources to improve their livelihoods. Rongai Alicen Chelaite The current Assistant Minister, Gender, Culture and Social Services. A former Nakuru Mayor, she has served as a councilor for 20 years and as a businesswoman for 15 years. She seeks to improve the provision and access to social services and amenities in Rongai Constituency. RongoAgnes Awinja Okong’o (Mrs.) Jane Akeyo - To educate women and the youth on their rights. - Also help women and the youth to be more involved in income generating projects. Jane Akeyo Okendo  Agnes Awinja I have been deeply involved in community development building nursery schools, contributing towards building churches and other development projects. Currently there is no woman Parliamentarian from Nyanza Province. I have a passion for the work I do in my constituency. I intend to tackle the issues that are close to the hearts of farmers, women and youth. I shall also work with Rongo constituents to address poverty, bad roads, school drop-out rates, insecurity and HIV/AIDS. Sotik Beatrice Chepkemoi Inspiration To run for MP is to bring about development in Sotik. Taita Taveta Anne Mwalimo Inspiration - A passion to bring development in my constituency. - To construct better roads, bring electricity, and build more schools and health facilities. Tetu Cecilia Mwathi Inspiration - To educate and inform the people of Tetu and Nyeri District as a whole - Work towards alleviating poverty in the constituency Turkana South Beatrice Moe Inspiration -To see more women participating in the development processes - Work towards acknowledgement and acceptance of women’s leadership capacities among pastoralist communities - Demonstrating leadership in addressing issues of insecurity in Turkana South - Addressing the challenges of availing clean safe water and health facilities for communities and good practices in livestock management - Always conscious that central to development processes is a critical mass of a well informed, healthy and articulate population - Prioritisation and decision-making should emanate from the people Vihiga Mabel Kifworo Inspiration - To deal with issues relating to women and youth. - To negotiate for women’s representation at all decision making forums. |
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