Don’t shy away: Women urged to vie in large numbers next year

Left to right: Gender CAS Beatrice Elachi , Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo and CAS Rachel Shebesh during a workshop on dynamics that affect female participation in politics (Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard)

Women have been challenged to go for elective seats in next year's General Election.

Women leaders yesterday said they will lead a campaign to ensure more women vie for various positions to ensure the two-thirds gender rule is actualised.