Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei now says she will not play populist politics.
Shollei said this during a media briefing in Eldoret town on Saturday following reports that she has skipped a number of key functions since the election on August 8, 2017.
"I am not a flower girl who advertises herself so as to be seen," she said.
“I have a different style of politics and leadership, just like other leaders who do things their own way. I respect all leaders including those in Uasin Gishu but I will not attend meetings without a clear purpose," added the Woman Rep.
Shollei said she cannot afford to waste time.
“I will always do what I believe is useful to the people. I am not ready to sell my soul just to please people or get re-elected. If my style will cost me the re-election, so be it," she insisted.
The MP hosted the media breakfast to explain her agenda in the county and at the Parliament where she is pushing more than 10 bills on affirmative action, youth, education and other matters.
At the meeting, she discussed issues affecting women and youths.
This happens at the time when Shollei has been accused of snubbing invited meetings.
She further rubbished claims that she has been off from the public when she was declared a winner during the August poll.
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