KANU National Chairman Gideon Moi pose for a photo with leaders after holding a meeting with KANU Women aspirants in Nakuru on Friday.The Party has vowed to empower its’ women aspirants in various slots to ensure more women leadership in the Country.
Kenya African National Union-KANU Party has vowed to empower its’ women aspirants in various slots to ensure more women leadership in the Country.
Addressing KANU women aspirants’ meeting in Nakuru on Friday, KANU chairman who is also Baringo Senator Gideon Moi noted that there is still more to be done to ensure that women are equally represented in Leadership.
“Kenyan women have played an important role in shaping the nation through development but it is sad that over 5 decades since independence and an enabling constitution to put the country has failed to realize a critical mass of women in leadership. As a part we are committed to ensuring more women in leadership” he said.
Among the mechanisms put in place by the independence party is the reduction of nominations fee for women aspirants and other special interest groups.
The party has also set up a women Desk at the party offices to ensure the needs of women are looked into and addressed.
Gideon also called on all KANU members to ensure they support President Uhuru Kenyatta in his second term bid
“As a commitment to ensure more women leadership, the party has reduced the nomination fee for women and other special interest groups. We also have a women desk in place to listen to women issues within the party,” he said.
KANU Secretary General Nick Salat in his address said he is confident that KANU is the party to watch come August polls.
He slammed at Majority Leader in the National Assembly Aden Duale for trying to interfere with matters of KANU and its’ support for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s second term.
“I want to assure you that KANU will never be same again come August 8.To my friend Duale let him Know that KANU is here to stay and will support the President” he said.
On his part Nominated Senator Paul Njoroge who ditched Jubilee for KANU also reiterated his support for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s second term.
His sentiments were echoed by Nominated Senator Zipporah Kittonyi who called on women to be more aggressive in politics.
Others who spoke included Nominated Senator Naisula Lesuda and Samburu Women Rep Maison Leshomo.