Women and Political Leadership: Access, Agenda Setting and Accountability
Channel: Hbs Nairobi
Date: 2013-04-22

The just concluded general election in Kenya held on 4th March 2013 could be viewed as a litmus test for the political system's ability to embrace and support inclusive and equitable leadership by men, women and special interest representatives. The March 2013 forum interrogated the question of access to political leadership by women; influence and agenda setting by women in leadership, and accountability to the electorate and for the transformation of gender relations.