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'Women of Steel': Female politicians set to give men a run for money in August polls

Governors Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Charity Ngilu (Kitui) and Homa Bay Woman Rep Gladys Wanga during a BBI consultative meeting at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega on January 18, 2020. [Benjamin Sakwa]


As the August 9 General Election draws nearer, female aspirants have emerged to seek key elective posts in various counties and are set to give men a run for their money.

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