TIME FOR WOMEN BADDIES TO BE ON THE BALLOT.
A new voter registration campaign titled 'Baddies na Ballots' is launching in Kenya to encourage women and youth participation in the democratic process. The initiative aims to overcome historical barriers to political representation and address the gender gap in governance.
Why it matters
The campaign highlights the ongoing struggle for gender parity in political leadership and the importance of voter mobilization in strengthening democracy.
The announcement of women-focused voter registration campaign is timely. Its success will depend on breaking down the barriers that continue to exclude women from their full participation in our democracy.
During the tenth edition of Sauti Sessions Live this week, Linda Mwananchi movement activist Faith Odhiambo announced several women from across the political divide are set to launch “Baddies na Ballots”, a voter registration drive targeting women, and especially young women. The initiative to break the barriers women and youth face in political leadership is apt.
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