Women political aspirants from Vihiga, Siaya, Kakamega and Kisumu counties are stepping up preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The aspirants, eyeing various elective positions, including governor, senator, woman representative, Member of Parliament and Member of County Assembly, have undergone training on electoral processes, campaign financing, legal requirements and political participation.
The forum was organised by the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) in partnership with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), UN Women and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
It addressed information gaps that often disadvantage women in the political arena, while preparing them to navigate electoral requirements and compete effectively for elective positions.
Speaking during the forum, John Mbatekwa, Acting Deputy Director of Elections Operations in Kisumu County, said the sensitisation was critical to familiarise aspirants with electoral timelines, qualification requirements, candidate registration procedures and campaign financing regulations.
Mbatekwa emphasised the importance of aspirants understanding their electoral areas, ensuring they are registered voters in the areas where they intend to contest, and complying with requirements set by IEBC and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
Breaking barriers
KEWOPA says the initiative is part of broader efforts to increase the number of women contesting and securing elective positions, particularly as the country continues to grapple with the implementation of the constitutional two-thirds…
