Eastern

Many things could happen to you, if you were born a woman among some communities of Eastern Province. Nobody would care to listen to you. Woe unto you if you are woman from these areas who harbours some political ambitions. In the midst of all these unenviable incidents women in Eastern Province are wriggling themselves out of acute sexism to vie for parliamentary seats in a male dominated field.

Female candidates lining up to oppose Kaiti MP Gideon Ndambuki are Ms Janet Mutisya, Ms Rose Kasema and nominated MP Adelina Mwau.

In Kilome constituency the incumbent, Mr John Mutinda Mutiso, and Mrs Regina Muia Ndambuki will be fighting for supremacy. Mrs Ndambuki, first made her serious public appearance last year when ODM Kenya presidential candidate Kalonzo Musyoka was visiting the constituency.

ODM Pentagon member, Mrs Charity Ngilu is trying to win a fourth term in Kitui Central as she faces off with another female aspirant Ms Kathini Maloba.

In Kitui West constituency Mrs Nyiva Mwendwa faces one of her biggest challenges in a crowded field. Mrs Susan Mwikali Love, 41, the director of a private primary school in Nairobi.

Laisamis MP Joseph Lekuton faces Mrs Mary Ngoyoni who has been blessed by Rendille elders and is confident that elders from both Samburu and Rendille communities are on her side.

Machakos Town regarded as the capital of Ukambani has attracted Dr Susan Mbinya Musyoka and Ms Zuhura Rajab.

In Makueni constituency Ms Caroline Malinda will face  Prof Kivutha Kibwana when the whistle is finally blown.

In Manyatta Ms Margaret Mbogo and Ms Hellen Njue hope to capture the seat from Mr Njeru Ndwiga.

Unlike many constituencies where the race for Parliament is just gaining momentum, the campaigns for the Masinga seat began right after the 2002 General Election and in the race  are Kenyatta University lecturer Mrs Lois Wambua and Councillor Mrs Jane Syovata Ngungu.

Dr Faith Ndunge Muli is a Mwala constituency hopeful making Water minister Mutua Katuku a man under siege.

In Imenti North Dr Karambu Ringera will lock horns with incumebent Mr. David Mwiraria.

Nithi MP faces a daunting task of defending his seat against Mrs Tabitha Mbungu, the principal of Ndagoni Secondary School, Ms Petronella Ciamati a sister to former MP the late Capt Erastus Mbuba and a media practitioner, Ms Pamela Mburia.

Nominated Ms Cecily Mbarire  has braced herself for a major battle against elected MP Mr Martin Nyaga wa Mbora in Runyenjes.

In Tharaka nominated councillor Grace Nduyo is a front runner in the race.

Yatta has two women Ms Nancy Kioko and Ms Nthamba Muiu in the race to ‘‘fight the male dominance.’’