The ‘Embrace Women Building Bridges Kenya’ movement could be the next big thing for the country in a move geared towards healing the rift in Kenya’s political landscape.
The initiative consisting of women leaders from the grassroots level, county and national level is set to be launched in the counties soon.
The outfit is all out in ensuring that among other things, there is peace in the country.
Kiambu-based politician Gladys Chania who is an active member of the outfit being steered by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and other elected women leaders says that it will be the key to the realisation of development.
Chania opined that the group is focused on implementing change in the country by supporting the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) team formed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga.
“We are enjoying a lot of peace and political stability which is a good thing because political turmoil leaves women and children as the biggest casualties,” she said.
“My plea to all other women is that we support the referendum because this is what will address the issues affecting women leaders such as the two-thirds gender rule.”
Kiambu-based politician Gladys Chania at the Embrace women building bridges pre-convention at the Intercontinental Hotel on February 5. [Source/Gladys Chania]
This initiative is complementing efforts by the 14-member BBI team formed after the historic March 9 handshake. It has since been gazetted.
Women leaders under the Embrace movement first made a public appearance in mid-January where they demonstrated the unity of purpose.
Rivalling women politicians hugged and shook hands in a show of peace.
The BBI team has been touted as one of Kenya’s best mechanism in fostering peace after a lengthy campaign period in 2017 which almost thrust the country into political turmoil.
Tackling graft, promoting inclusivity, strengthening devolution and promoting national ethos are some of the key issues the BBI team is working on.
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