Violence a barrier for women seeking political office, warns rights groups

Bina Maseno, Executive Director at Dadili Africa, during an interview on October 15, 2021, at Sarova Stanley in Nairobi.[Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Civil society and human rights activists say gender violence is an impediment to women seeking political office.

Bina Maseno, the Executive Director of Badili Africa, said women aspiring to join leadership spaces are reluctant due to fear and intimidation.