An investigation into women participation in elective politics among the Meru- a case of Nkuene division. (1963- 2010)
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Date
2014
Authors
Mworia, Stella Kananu
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Women in Kenya constitute more than half of the population having a better voter turn-out
compared to that of men. Women in Kenya have also been recognized for their key contribution
in both the economic and social sectors. However despite their great contribution in the
development of this country, they have been kept marginalized in the political realm. The
representation of women particularly in elective politics can ensure their contribution to and
participation in directing the political process and shaping policy, to address and protect
women's interests in the society. Even after the new constitution was introduced, which helped
in creating more elective seats at various levels women in Kenya and more specifically in
Nkuene Division continues to shy off from competing for elective seats with their male
counterparts. This study therefore will seek to investigate the place of women in Kenya's
politics generally and more specifically in Nkuene Division. The study will also attempt analyze
the trends and trajectories of women involvement in legislative politics from 1963-2010. This
will also include establishing factors that have continued to hinder women in this Division from
taking active part in competing for elective seats. The sociological patriarchal ideology and
gender ideology will be used in trying to establish why women in Nkuene Division may not have
been able to compete equally with men for elective seats. The target population for the study will
be both men and women of 18 and above who will be obtained through purposive sampling
procedures. For data collection both primary and secondary sources will be used. Qualitative
technique shall be used for data analysis.
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Department of History, Archaeology and political studies