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Gender card at the heart of Gachagua's succession race

From left: Governors Ann Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Susan Kihika (Nakuru), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and Cecile Mbarire (Embu). [File, Standard]

With all indications pointing at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's ouster, women leaders are pushing for one of them to be appointed.

Women leaders led by Governors Ann Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Susan Kihika (Nakuru), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Cecile Mbarire (Embu) and Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome are among the possible Gachagua successors.

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