Still a man's world as Lamu East chiefs all male

Are women not able to lead? Where are women administrators? These are some of the questions women rights advocates are now asking in the face of decades-old male dominion over Lamu East and parts of Lamu West.They term it a threat to the quest for gender equality. The sub-county has a total of 25 locations and sub-locations, all led by men. Besides, the deputy county commissioner, assistant county commissioners, village heads and even Nyumba Kumi officials are men.Lamu East has a population of 22,258 people, according to the 2019 National Housing Census. It is comprised of at least 15 of the 35 islands in the Lamu archipelago, and has four divisions: Kiunga, Faza, Basuba-Boni Forest, and Kizingitini.Kiunga has one senior chief and two assistant chiefs. Faza, the headquarters for the sub-county, has four chiefs and six assistant chiefs. Basuba-Boni has two chiefs and three assistant chiefs, while Kizingitini has three chiefs and four assistant chiefs.During the August 9, 2022 General Election, the constituency made history by electing its first female legislator, Ms Ruweida Mohamed Obbo. Until then, it had been led by male members of Parliament since Independence.But despite the political gain, women empowerment remains a dream yet to...