Uhuru cabinet 2013
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Blazing the trail for female politicians in Kenya
Kenyan MP & former minister Hon. Esther Murugi Mathenge, 61, is a fighting force for the people of Nyeri. Having spent two terms in office, she’s been able to implement real change in her constituency, proving that women in decision-making roles benefit the wider community.
It’s quite a feat for the mother of two, who was the only female politician in her county when she started in office.
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Esther is also part of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA), a membership organization supported by VSO to address issues facing women in politics and build up their capacity to participate.
Here, she talks candidly about her achievements, and the need to move beyond policy in order to empower women.
Women’s problems
Over seven years ago, Hon. Esther Murugi Mathenge was working with a woman and girl’s organisation in Nyeri where she
