• Notable among them are seven who managed to be elected governors on their first attempt at being county bosses.
• They include Kawira Mwangaza who was elected Meru governor on an Independent ticket.
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and her husband Sam Mburu at the swearing in ceremony at the ASK showground on 25th August 2022. JEPTUM CHESIYNA
Female politicians made history at the August 9 general election by successfully vying for various elective seats and trouncing much experienced male counterparts.
Notable among them are seven who managed to be elected governors on their first attempt at being county bosses.
They include Kawira Mwangaza who was elected Meru governor on an Independent ticket.
Others are Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay, ODM), Fatuma Achani (Kwale, UDA), Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos, Wiper), Susan Kihika (Nakuru, UDA) and Cecilly Mbarire (Embu, UDA).
Incumbent Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru also managed to retain her seat on the UDA ticket after wading off stiff competition from fellow female politician Purity Ngirici (Independent).
Some of the newly elected governors were accompanied by their spouses for their inauguration ceremony held on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Kirinyaga county governor Ann Waiguru accompanied by the county 's first gentleman lawyer Kamotho Waganjo at the swearing-in ceremony at Kamiigua polytechnic in Kutus, August 25, 2022.Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and her husband Sam Mburu at the swearing in ceremony at the ASK showground on 25th August 2022. Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and her husband Sam Mburu at the swearing in ceremony at the ASK showground on 25th August 2022. Nakuru governor Susan Kihika with her husband Sam Mburu during her swearing-in ceremony at the ASK showground on August 25, 2022.Embu governor Cecily Mbarire's husband Dennis Apaa during her inauguration to office on Thursday August 25, 2022. Kawira Mwangaza with her husband Murega Baichu (with guitar) at her swearing-in ceremony at Kinoru stadium on August 25, 2022.Kwale governor Fatuma Achani seats next to her husband Ali Kanga during the swearing-in ceremony at Kwale stadium in Matuga on Thursday, August 25, 2022.Kwale governor Fatuma Achani seats next to her husband Ali Kanga during the swearing-in ceremony at Kwale stadium in Matuga on Thursday, August 25, 2022.The outgoing Kwale governor Salim Mvurya, his wife Christine Mvurya, Governor Fatuma Achani, her husband Ali Kanga, deputy governor Chirema Kombo and his wife Sofia Chari Kombo take group photo during the swearing in ceremony at Kwale stadium in Matuga on Thursday, August 25, 2022.WATCH: The latest videos from the Star
