Kisumu gubernatorial hopeful, Senator Prof Anyang' Nyong'o, when he was endorsed by the Abagusii Community residing in Kisumu, July 23, 2017. [Photo: Anyang' Nyong'o]
Kisumu gubernatorial hopeful, Senator Prof Anyang' Nyong'o has received a major boost, few less than 15 days to the August 8 general election.
This is after the ODM candidate was endorsed by the Abagusii Community residing in Kisumu, Sunday.
Nyong'o expressed his special gratitude to the Abagusii community, and pledged to work diligently to ensure all communities residing in the lakeside county, benefit from his government, once he is defeats his rivals, to clinch the seat.
The endorsement came a day, after Kisumu County Women League also endorsed Nyong'o's mission to unlock the full potential of Kisumu County.
"A government that treats women as second class citizens should cease to exist. We believe in gender equality and women empowerment at the core of development," Nyong'o said.
He affirmed that his government would ensure that women and girls have access to quality education, healthcare and technology.
"We shall also establish a Women's Fund to start up or boost their businesses," he added.