In the last general election, across the 47 counties there was no woman elected as a governor and only six were elected as deputy governors which has not gone well with women.
Nairobi second time gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margret Wanjiru said in interview on Inooro TV last night that Kenyans need to embrace women in leadership and not to dwell in the past generation's mentality.
“I am sorry to say this but those who still have in mind that women do not need to get involved in active politics in the 21st generation have a misconception. In 2013 women were rejected even in parliamentary positions but this time round we are very prepared to win several gubernatorial and parliamentary positions,” said Bishop Wanjiru.
So far, three women have expressed their ambitions to unseat governor. They include former Lands and Devolution Cabinet Secretaries Charity Ngilu and Anne Waiguru respectively.
Anne Waiguru wants to trounce Kirinyaga Governor, Joseph Ndathi while Charity Ngilu said she will give Kitui Governor Julius Malombe a run for his money.
Ruth Odinga, Kisumu Deputy Governor has also said she will compete with the incumbent Jack Ranguma.
In 2013, Martha Karua run for presidency only to finish far fifth with only 53 000 votes.