EU Project boosting women political aspirants countrywide

As the 2017 general elections drum beats get louder, women aspirants in 18 counties may have a better chance of getting elected following the roll out of a Shs. 216 million, European Union (EU) project that is training women on skills and tactics of campaigning.

Through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights, the project was launched in January 2016 and will run until November 2017. It aims to bolster the capabilities of women politicians through training and mentorship and increase women membership in political parties. The project also plans to increase citizen’s awareness on the importance of equal participation for women in the politics.