Kenya: Nyanza Women Mourn Veteran Politician Phoebe Asiyo

Kisumu — Women leaders in the Nyanza region have described the late celebrated politician Phoebe Asiyo as a trailblazer for women in leadership.

Kisumu West Member of Parliament Rosa Buyu says the death of Asiyo is a big loss to the nation.

Buyu says the late Mama Asiyo confidently ventured into politics when it was unthinkable for women to get elected into Parliament.

“She trounced men at that time to be elected Member of Parliament for Karachuonyo, an indication she was a go-getter,” said…