Millie Odhiambo to women: Shadow leaders in political seats you wish to hold

Women aspiring to contest for various political seats in the country have been advised to shadow leaders holding similar positions for mentorship.

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo said this will protect them from campaigns and election shocks.

“You need to follow and closely watch an MP or a person holding a similar position you want to vie for. If you want to go for governorship, shadow a governor and if you want to contest for MCA, shadow an MCA,” she said.

Odhiambo spoke on the sidelines of an intergenerational women mentorship workshop in Machakos county on Friday.

“I say this because we have over-glamourised politics in Kenya. Politics is a selfless service,” Odhiambo said.

The capacity building forum was organised by Forum for African Women Educationists.

Odhiambo, who was accompanied by Dagoretti North MP, Beatrice Elachi and nominated MP Irene Mayaka, mentored 30 women on leadership skills.

Nominated senators Beth Syengo and Crystal Asige also spoke to the women.

Read here the full article published by The Star Kenya on 18 August 2024.

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