Waiguru: We are committed to ensure number of women governors rises to 24

By Peter Ochieng

Kirinyaga governor Ann Waiguru has urged more women to contest for political seats during the 2027 general elections, in a bid to increase the number of women occupying political positions.

Waiguru, the Council of Governors chairperson while addressing the press during the Council of Governors Women Caucus (G7) on Thursday, said their plan is to increase the number of women governors from the current 7 to 24.

She said multiple impeachment motions against Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza may dent the spirits of women who want to contest for gubernatorial seats, but added that being a woman governor has never been a walk in the park.

“Ours is to encourage other leaders and ourselves as well because as you all know, it’s not easy to be a governor and certainly, not easy to be a woman governor,” said Waiguru.

She was accompanied by the other 5 women governors; Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos), Susan Kihika (Nakuru), Fatuma Achani (Kwale), Cecily Mbarire (Embu) and Homa Bay’s Gladys Wanga.

They unanimously rallied behind Mwangaza, who is facing a third impeachment attempt at the Senate, after Meru County MCAs impeached her again recently.

The governors present at the presser included; Waiguru, Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos), Susan Kihika (Nakuru), Fatuma Achani (Kwale), Cecily Mbarire (Embu) and Homa Bay’s Gladys Wanga.

“We at this time also express our sincere support to our sister Governor Kawira Mwangaza who wasn’t able to be here today because of the impeachment that she is going through right now and she has to prepare for Monday and Tuesday. We hope that she sails through, and that shouldn’t dissuade other women who want to run for the seat of governor,” added the second term Kirinyaga county boss.

Mwangaza’s impeachment case will be heard at the Senate for tow days, on Monday and Tuesday next week.