Lack of support from the community and lack of finances are two of the biggest barriers to women vying for political office in Kenya, Tifa research firm has said.
In poll results released on Monday, the firm said lack of support was the biggest barrier at 50 per cent.
Lack of finances came in second at 39 per cent.
Lack of confidence, family responsibilities and lack of political party support were the third, fourth and fifth reasons, respectively, at 34 per cent.
Tifa, however, said that women are considered better at representing the poor and resisting corruption.
"Notably, men and women are considered to have equal abilities in financial management," Tifa said.
"Kenyans see a strong possibility of a woman becoming deputy president or speaker of the National Assembly or Senate."
The survey revealed that there are three women who stand out as potential running mates for the two leading presidential aspirants; ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto.
They include; Governors Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Charity Ngilu (Kitui) and Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua.
The Tifa survey was conducted between February 3 and February 9, across the nine regions in the country.
A total of 1,541 respondents were interviewed through telephone.
