STRENGTH OF A WOMAN

Many people have been asking me about KEWOPA and the other leaders elected in various positions. KEWOPA stands for Kenya Women Parliamentary Association.
KEWOPA is a membership association of all women parliamentarians drawn from across all political parties, both elected and nominated, in the Senate and National Assembly.
The mission of the association is to promote the advancement of parliarmentary democracy by enhancing knowledge and understanding of democratic governance.
The group also facilitates the networking of women parliamentarians for the socio-economic and political development of Kenya.
KEWOPA achievements in both houses include contribution towards the realization of the family Marriage Act 2014 and the Matrimonial Property Act 2013 and Protection Against Domestic Violence Act.
The association is also credited for spearheading the push for the realization of the two thirds gender principle as proposed by the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2015.
Other achievements include the development of the gender responsive budgeting guidelines for Parliament and the development of a Members Handbook on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
The current leadership for 2018-2022 is:
Hon Wangui Ngirici(Kirinyaga Woman Representative) - chairperson.
Hon Roza Buyu(Kisumu woman representative)- vice chairperson in the National Assembly
Senator Millicent Omanga- vice chairperson in the Senate
Mishi Mboko- Secretary
Charity Chepkwony- Vice Secretary
Tecla Tum- Treasurer
Beatrice Adagala - Vice Treasurer
Alice Wahome - Chair Women Caucus
Millie Odhiambo- vice chairperson Women Caucus
Abshiro Halake- Chair, Senators
Prof Margaret Kamar- Chair, Elected Senators
Prof Jacquline Oduol - Chair, Nominated MPs.
Lilian Tomitom- Youth
Getrude Inimah- PWDs