Margaret Kenyatta: In the footsteps of Nairobi's first female Mayor in 1938

Margaret Kenyatta assumed office as mayor of Nairobi in 1970 and relinquished the seat in 1976. [File, Standard]

As the clock ticks towards August 9, the D-day for leaders eyeing various political seats, Nairobi is demanding special attention. An unprecedented high number of women has so far declared interest for the topmost office.