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The number of women who have shown interest in elective seats inTrans Nzoia county has increased compared to previous general elections.

Political experts attribute the increase to the new constitution which has created more elective positions for women.However, despite the new entrants, most of those giving it a try for the second or third time never succeeded in past elections.

In the history of Trans Nzoia, all seats have been won by men. Women have only been lucky to be nominated as councilors. Most women politicians are, however, interested in women representative.

Women who were nominated in the 2007 general election to serve as councilors are Janet Nangabo, Nancy Imali, Florence Sigei and Bilha Kipcho.

The four were nominated by Ford Kenya, the party that has been popular in the area.Nangabo has, however, ditched Ford Kenya for New Ford Kenya on whose ticket she will vie for women representative.

Only former Maendeleo ya Wanawake chair Zipporah Kittony has served in the highest rank as a Kanu nominated MP in the past. Kittony, now a UN eminent person, is however, not contesting any political seat in the March 4 polls.

Fredrick Tanui, a political analyst, says culture, propaganda from men and lack of finance has discouraged women from competing with men for elective seats.

"If propaganda is about women, it spreads faster compared to that against men. This is one of the reasons why women are shying away from other elective seats," Tanui said.

"Ladies are also not daring enough. They fear that this may hinder them from being elected," he said.Tanui, however, said that the voters in the area are likely to base their voting on party and ethnic background.

Only three women have shown interest in the other elective seats, one for governor while eight will be battling for women representative.

Jane Wamboi is contesting for governor while former NGO council chair, Orie Rogo Manduli is vying for senator. Jennifer Masis is the only woman vying for MP in Endebess constituency.

(to read more visit allAfrica.com)

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The number of women who have shown interest in elective seats inTrans Nzoia county has increased compared to previous general elections.

Political experts attribute the increase to the new constitution which has created more elective positions for women.However, despite the new entrants, most of those giving it a try for the second or third time never succeeded in past elections.

In the history of Trans Nzoia, all seats have been won by men. Women have only been lucky to be nominated as councilors. Most women politicians are, however, interested in women representative.

Women who were nominated in the 2007 general election to serve as councilors are Janet Nangabo, Nancy Imali, Florence Sigei and Bilha Kipcho.

The four were nominated by Ford Kenya, the party that has been popular in the area.Nangabo has, however, ditched Ford Kenya for New Ford Kenya on whose ticket she will vie for women representative.

Only former Maendeleo ya Wanawake chair Zipporah Kittony has served in the highest rank as a Kanu nominated MP in the past. Kittony, now a UN eminent person, is however, not contesting any political seat in the March 4 polls.

Fredrick Tanui, a political analyst, says culture, propaganda from men and lack of finance has discouraged women from competing with men for elective seats.

"If propaganda is about women, it spreads faster compared to that against men. This is one of the reasons why women are shying away from other elective seats," Tanui said.

"Ladies are also not daring enough. They fear that this may hinder them from being elected," he said.Tanui, however, said that the voters in the area are likely to base their voting on party and ethnic background.

Only three women have shown interest in the other elective seats, one for governor while eight will be battling for women representative.

Jane Wamboi is contesting for governor while former NGO council chair, Orie Rogo Manduli is vying for senator. Jennifer Masis is the only woman vying for MP in Endebess constituency.

(to read more visit allAfrica.com)

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