Women MPs should emulate First Lady Margaret Kenyatta

Unlike her predecessors, First lady Margaret Kenyatta has carved a niche out of her position and made outstanding contribution to the promotion of good governance in Kenya and beyond. She is loved by all and sundry and it was not a surprise to see her rated highest among public figures in a recent opinion poll released by Ipsos Synovate. While some can argue that she is shy and timid, her overall work rating is impressive to say the least.

There are a lot of great things associated with the First Lady two and half years into the Jubilee administration. The office of the First lady in the past was shrouded in mystery with no clear roles to play other than accompanying husbands to public functions. Mrs. Kenyatta has completely reversed this misconception through her humanitarian efforts meant to promote maternal healthcare and improve the general well-being of the society. This among other several projects initiated by Mrs. Kenyatta outweighs those of her predecessors made in the last 50 years or so.