Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu has broken her silence, a day after Linet Chepkorir beat all the odds to be nominated for Bomet woman representative seat under the UDA ticket.
In a statement on her Facebook post, Ngilu congratulated the young woman aspirant for her victory, saying that was a clear inspiration to the girl child across the country.
According to the Azimio la Umoja leader, Chepkorir's victory has inspired many in the country, adding that all is possible for any willing heart. She said her nomination meant more women will be added to the decision-making table in the country.
"Congratulations Linet Chepkorir (Toto) for winning the Bomet Women Rep nomination at that young age. An inspirational win to the girl child across the country. Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it. Onwards and Upwards to Bunge. #MoreWomenOnTheTable" stated Ngilu.
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This comes just five days after Ngilu criticized the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, claiming it had left out women in its formation.
The governor was reacting to the picture of Kenya Kwanza Alliance principals signing a coalition pact on April 12. She lauded Raila's camp saying it had taken into consideration the role of women in a political coalition.
"Kenya is in safe hands when women sit on the decision-making table. Baba Raila Odinga the 5th" stated Ngilu.
Chepkorir got the attention of Kenyans on Friday, April 15, after defying all odds and putting up a spirited fight throughout her campaigns for the UDA ticket, where she defeated 10 other aspirants she was competing with.
Toto, as she is commonly known, emerged victorious with 53,934 votes. She was followed by Eunice Benson who got 27,711 votes and Stacey Chepkemoi 26,808. Other aspirants Beatrice Tonui got 20,495, Cecilia Mutai 16,644, Susan Koech 12,410, and Brenda Chepngetich 11,901
