Is East Africa ready for women presidents? The answer is blowing in the wind
It appeared as if Kenya might lead the way with the first East African female president, especially with the electrifying power of the late Wangari Maathai, the stunning Charity Ngilu and Iron Lady Martha Karua (illustrated). ILLUSTRATION | JOHN NYAGAH |
Which East African nation will be the first to give us a female president?
Initially, it appeared as if Kenya might lead the way, especially with the electrifying power of the late Wangari Maathai, the stunning Charity Ngilu and Iron Lady Martha Karua. But patriarchy, ethnic fixation and monetisation of the electoral process slowed the momentum of this liberating experience.
