Kiambu Women Representative seat aspirant Jane Kamunge in a past meet-the-people tour. [Photo: Martin Murigi]
Some political parties have been oppressing women aspirants and denying them a nomination in favour of male aspirants, a women leader has said.
Jane Wanjiru Kamunge, Kiambu Women Representative seat hopeful, lamented that some political outfits have been overcrowded by power brokers who discriminate against women with political ambitions.
“Men are selfish at times and as much as we respect them, we must say that they are unfair to women because they always put their egoistic needs first and look down on women seeking elective posts,” said Kamunge.
Speaking during a meeting with traders in Ruiru town, Kamunge advised women aspirants being victimised by their respective political parties to vie as independent candidates.
She cited the case of Nominated Senator Elizabeth Ongoro who is fighting to vie for the Ruaraka parliamentary seat on Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party ticket.
“Some parties might not conduct free, fair and transparent nominations with a motive of rigging out women. I urge all women in politics to run as independent candidates where fair play is guaranteed,” she said.
The Women Rep aspirant added: “There is need to ensure everyone with leadership qualities is given a chance to sell her agenda and Kenyans given a chance to exercise their democratic right by voting the leaders of their choice.”
Kamunge, who announced to vie as an independent candidate, joins Gladys Chania, Gathoni Muchomba and June Koinange, all who are seeking to unseat the incumbent Annah Nyokabi.