The Kenya Woman Leaders Association (KEWOLA) is an organization that brings together women leaders from different political formations interested and committed to promoting women leadership in Kenya in different levels and positions.
The insurance has come together to leverage on collective strengths and networks because the organization is now believing in the power of working together and the place and power of Women leadership.
The group has said that the Country has just come from a closely contested elections that ushered in a new leadership at National and County Level.
As a movement, now have come out to congratulate H.E President Dr William Ruto, CGH on his election as President.
As KEWOLA, now it has wished Ruto’s administration the very best as he steers the country to greater heights.
Further, the group has been able to applaud the election of Women Leaders to different positions. “We are proud of the milestones that the country has made that has seen more Women Governors elected in MERU, NAKURU, MACHAKOS, KWALE, HOMABAY, EMBU, & KIRINYAGA. We also congratulate Women Deputy Governors who were elected in different Counties and wish them the very best as they take their roles.” KEWOLA group Said.
Furthermore, the organization applauds the election of Women and Youthful Leaders, 100 Members of County Assemblies, 36 Members of Parliament, and 3 Senators. “We congratulate H.E Anne Waiguru on her election as the Chair, Council of Governors and Hon. Gladys Boss Shollei, MP, CBS on her election as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.” KEWOLA said.
KEWOLA further thanked the President for nominating several women to the Cabinet during his recent appointments that He made. “We wish all those who have been nominated the best as they face the National Assembly during the vetting process.” KEWOLA said.
KEWOLA has now appealed to the Assembly to approve them so that they can assume office and serve Kenyans.
The group has further told that these developments mean a lot to women and as a nation working towards the attainment of the two thirds gender principle that is enshrined in Kenya Constitution.
As a movement, now reminds women who have been elected to such positions that they have an opportunity to do their best and set high standards for future women who are aspiring for positions to serve the country.
The group further has also reminded the President that during the elections, He promised that he was going to appoint 50% his Cabinet to be women. They believe he is capable of delivering the agenda in his administration.
Women leaders have further appealed to Parliament to prioritize the passage of an enabling the administration to facilitate the implementation of the Two Third Gender Principle which has been long overdue.
The association has however urged the Media to continue profiling this issue of inclusion and giving it the prominence.
Finally the association is cherishing the Constitution as one of the most valuable instruments of governance which paves willing and committence to play women role to support the implementation of the Constitution.
As an association, it’s consulting widely on other measures and steps that it’s supposed to take towards nation building making them public.