The election of seven women governors in the August polls was widely celebrated as a breakthrough in efforts to achieve gender parity in representation.
The election outcome increased the number of elected women governors from three in 2017. The seven are Susan Kihika (Nakuru), Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos), Fatuma Achani (Kwale), Kawira Mwangaza and Kirinyaga's Anne Waiguru who retained her seat.