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Women in their 20s secure elective posts in Nandi County Assemblies

Cynthia Jepkosgey Muge, 24, won the Kilibwoni Ward on an independent ticket. Photo: Courtesy

Nandi residents ignored rigid traditions against women and elected six female Members of County Assembly.

Nancy Chemutai (Kobujoi Ward), Jostine Chepnyango (Songhor/Soba), Rael Rotich (Kapsimotwo) and Milka Chumba (Kipkaren) were elected on Jubilee Party tickets while Magdaline Rono (Koyo/Ndurio) and Cynthia Jepkosgei (Kilibwoni) ran as independent candidates.

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