Speaker Anne Kiusya Urges Women To Take Up Leadership Roles, Break Cultural Barriers

Machakos Assembly speaker Anne Kiusya on Friday called on women to go for top leadership roles and fight out for them with their male counterparts.

Speaking to Media at Machakos Social Hall while attending Women Empowerment Forum by FIDA Kenya, Speaker Anne Kiusya asked women to shun fear and take on leadership in male dominated fields.

"The whole has changed today. What our men can do, we can equally do. Let's break out cultural barriers and help transform Kenya.

The speaker, Anne Kiusya, went on ; 

‘‘I've done my research and found that our women struggle with fear, which is the biggest challenge in leadership. The lack of courage to take up top positions is the first barrier. Overcome this fear, and you will reach the top,” said Speaker Anne Kiusya

She added; 

"Advancing gender equality requires long-term commitment, collective action, and the determination to challenge and overcome systemic barriers and obstacles. Critical to these efforts is the presence of women in leadership and decision-making positions in economic, social, and political life. "

Speaker Anne Kiusya indeed pointed out that women are not asking for favours, saying women are competent, able, knowledgeable, courageous, and have the tenacity to be able to stand up and claim leadership.

"It is the “obligation and responsibility” of women leaders to support and bring in other women to positions of leadership," said Speaker Anne Kiusya 

Moreover, speaker Anne Kiusya on Women's Power said that

“We always say as women, ‘We don’t believe in power; we believe in influence’… But there comes a time as a woman leader when you have to exercise power. When that time comes, don’t be afraid to use it.”

Speaker Anne Kiusya is the only female speaker in Kenya. This tells it all that there is a need for women to rise to power and compete for elective positions.

Christine Koki - Machakos Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Secretary Decries Rising Teenage Pregnancies In Machakos.

Machakos County Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Secretary Christine Koki has raised concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancies, especially in Machakos County.

Addressing the media at Machakos Social Hall earlier today while attending Women Empowerment Forum by FIDA Kenya, Koki revealed that teenage pregnancies in Machakos County have risen too high.

Christine Koki said the vulnerability of the girl-child continues unabated given the grim statistics of the rate at which teenage pregnancies are on the rise in Machakos County.

She called on women to take the lead in empowering girls and protect them from falling victim to teenage pregnancies.

"When we are here discussing how to empower the women of Kenya, socially, economically, and even politically, this is a story that should ring in our minds more often. Let's act and talk to our daughters. "- Koki added

Indeed, has urged parents to be more vigilant with their children, especially girls, when at home during this long school holiday.

Christine Koki expressed dissatisfaction with the increasing number of teenage pregnancies and all forms of abuse against girl-child and women folk in Machakos County.

Koki wants more attention to be given to the girl child as they are faced with increasing pressures and hazards in the form of sexual assaults, harassments, defilement, and unwanted pregnancies.

Machakos MCA Annastacia Mutevu Calls On Women To Go For Elective Seats.

Machakos Wiper Nominated MCA - Annastacia Mutevu has today challenged women to rise to power and go for elective seats.

Speaking to Media at Machakos Social Hall while attending Women Empowerment Forum by FIDA Kenya, Annastacia Mutevu has said that women should not shy away from politics, for it's an equal task with any other that women perform as leaders. 

"Don't fear our men. Let's not shy away from politics. Let's go for elective seats and fight out for them with our male counterparts ," said Annastacia Mutevu

The MCA - Annastacia Mutevu said that although today's political scene is marred by misogyny and insults, women should develop a thick skin for them to be elected as leaders.

“When seeking political seats, women face a lot of challenges including threats, insults, and sometimes violence, but these should not discourage you. Let's be firm and go for elective seats ," said Annastacia Mutevu

She called on women to vie for elective positions to have their voices heard and contribute to the development of the country.

She further challenged women to be ready to support their own, stating that they should always be in the forefront to support their fellow females to ascend to leadership positions.