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'Iron lady' fights off 13 opponents in bid to retain Woman Rep seat

Kisii Woman Representative Janet Ong'era. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

The 2010 constitution roused women in Gusii, a region that never elected any to Parliament before.

Many are now fiercely fighting for the position of Woman Rep, which earns them a ticket to represent their county in the National Assembly alongside MPs elected at constituency level and nominated members.

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