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Trailblazer who broke barriers for women in politics

Trailblazer who broke barriers for women in politics
Trailblazer who broke barriers for women in politics (Photo: Kenya News Agency)

Grace Monica Akech Onyango, born on June 26, 1924, in Sakwa, Nyanza Province, was a trailblazing Kenyan educator and politician whose legacy continues to inspire generations.

She began her career as a teacher after training at Vihiga Teachers’ Training College, later becoming a headmistress and a respected community leader involved in child welfare and the Girl Guides movement.

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