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Women leaders in Gusii region go up against old, socially constructed gender roles

ODM leader Raila Odinga with Toel Kerubo, a candidate for Kitutu Chache South seat in the 2022 election, at Chungwa house. [ Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

Women leaders in Gusii region are working their socks off trying to change a patriarchal mindset that has pushed them to the periphery of political leadership.

Despite women playing an integral role in the growth of the community, it has not been a walk in the park breaking the glass ceiling in the quest for leadership.

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