Women in Kisumu yesterday protested against political violence and intimidation from their male opponents. The women thronged the streets of the lake side town from as early as 8 am to protest against violence and singled out the recent incident that saw the beating of a councilor in Siaya during the mayoral elections.
Youths in Siaya beat Jera ward councilor Elizabeth Owino for opposing councilor Aggrey Onyango.
Demonstrating women claimed gender violence had scared women in the region from contesting for political seats. "For a long time, such events have made women shy away from politics in the province," they added. They pointed out that the new constitution gave women equal opportunities adding that they should not be undermined when they declare
Read the whole article at AllAfrica, published 4. August
Women in Kisumu yesterday protested against political violence and intimidation from their male opponents. The women thronged the streets of the lake side town from as early as 8 am to protest against violence and singled out the recent incident that saw the beating of a councilor in Siaya during the mayoral elections.
Youths in Siaya beat Jera ward councilor Elizabeth Owino for opposing councilor Aggrey Onyango.
Demonstrating women claimed gender violence had scared women in the region from contesting for political seats. "For a long time, such events have made women shy away from politics in the province," they added. They pointed out that the new constitution gave women equal opportunities adding that they should not be undermined when they declare
Read the whole article at AllAfrica, published 4. August