“If you want something said, ask a man, if you want something done ask a woman,” this are wise sayings from the most powerful lady, prime minister of united kingdom Margaret Thatcher commonly known as the “iron Lady”. The two statements are diverse one states the expression and the other action which positions women as highfliers in everything they do.
All the limitations pertaining women’s participation should stop with immediate effect. The antiquity that relegated women from vying for the top seat/position should be dealt with. In the 21st century, we have women who are enlightened and can do more than the men in various positions either in public or private sector. Prof Olive Mugenda has proved to be an outstanding leader throughout her entire work as the Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University. Indeed Mugenda and other women have proved the saying by Margaret Thatcher that a woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understand the problems of running a country. Women have portrayed a sign of good governance, integrity, accountability and clarity in their work.