Callen Atuya defies chauvinism to knock out 11 men in Kisii Ward seat

Callen Atuya, the MCA-elect for Bokeira Ward on an ODM ticket displays her certificate shortly after being announced the winner at Kebabe Girls High school on 10/08/2017. She is the only woman who won against men in the entire Gusii. Stanley Ongwae, Standard.

Her fight for the Bokeira Ward seat was not just a political contest, but a gruelling challenge against chauvinism and male dominance in local politics.

Callen Atuya, 42, was up against 11 men and one woman as she staged yet another battle to defend the seat she won in the 2013 elections.