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Nation Mourns Phoebe Asiyo, a Trailblazer for Women and Social Justice

Burial Ceremony of Phoebe Asiyo, former Karachuonyo MP [Edward Kiplimo]

 Leaders and civil society representatives on Wednesday poured tributes to Phoebe Asiyo, the iconic former Karachuonyo MP, diplomat, and pioneer of Kenya’s women’s movement, who passed away on July 16 in North Carolina, USA.

Among those present at the memorial service were Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, former MYWO chairperson Zipporah Kittony, Gilgil MP Martha Wangari, Senator Margaret Kamar, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda, Migori County MP Fatuma Mohammed, and Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, among others.

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