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Why women do not vote for women

It would seem stating the obvious makes for news in Kenya. The prevalence of misogyny in a patriarchal and highly conservative society should surprise no one, certainly not journalists. PHOTO: COURTESY

A local newspaper announced with glee, 'Kenyan women would rather have men in any leadership position, survey says'.

It would seem stating the obvious makes for news in Kenya. The prevalence of misogyny in a patriarchal and highly conservative society should surprise no one, certainly not journalists.

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