Ngilu Face Ruto During The launch of Women Governors Caucus G7 Strategy
Former Kitui governor, Charity Ngilu has expressed her reservations about Ruto taking Raila to African Union (AU) alone.
The former Kitui boss emphasized the need for more women to be part of the team supporting this diplomatic endeavor.
Her concerns centered around the belief that gender diversity and inclusivity should be prioritized in such crucial diplomatic efforts.
Speaking during the launch of Women Governors Caucus G7 Strategy, she thanked President Ruto for supporting Raila’s AU bid.
However, Ngilu was shocked by the ‘new handshake’ that had left other members of the Azimio Coalition in the cold and urged the President to incorporate them too.
“What has shocked in the last few days is the new handshake, and I thank you for supporting ‘Baba’ to become the AU Chair, but you cannot take him alone, he had many people with him,” says Governor Ngilu.
President William Ruto celebrated Ngilu, describing her as an inspiration to millions of Kenyans. The head of state noted that Ngilu was the first Kenyan woman to vie for presidency.
Currently, there are seven women governors in Kenya, including Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos), Kawira Mwangaza (Meru), and Susan Kihika (Nakuru).
