The six Nyanza counties have never had any female politician elected a county boss with former Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga being the only one to inch closer to controlling county government billions.
However, her ambition to give the prestigious position a shot went up in smoke as she opted out of the race in 2017.
Going into the 2022 political contest, Homa Bay Woman Rep. Gladys Wanga has realistic chance to clinch the seat and make history.
For the last 6 years she has been in active politics, the firebrand MP has proved that she is a real political force and whoever underestimates her should be prepared for a shock.
The vocal lawmaker who is ready to take her critics head on has been one of the most visible opposition politicians since her election in 2013. Her undisputed loyalty to ODM leader Raila Odinga has endeared her to the locals.
Though she's is yet to declare her interest for the seat in 2022, it's believed that the Kenyatta University graduate may throw the hat into the ring and go for the seat.
Should Wanga go for it, her opponents will have a hard time as she enjoys massive support in the region.