Mombasa women Mp Asha Mohamed Hussein has launched her political campaigns in the quest to defend the Mombasa women representative position.

Speaking during the issuance of school bursaries and empowerment fund to women groups , Hussein also popularly know as 'Ashu' warned her opponents to brace for a tough political duel. 

She will contest on an Orange democratic Movement ODM party ticket.

The legislator who first won the seat in 2017, asked women to support her ambition ahead of the August 9,2022 general elections.

"Just like other women in other parts of the country, nowhere is written that one should not seek re-election for women rep, and therefore I want to announce to you that I am in the race again, to defend my seat,"Ashu announced .

She exuded confidence that she will floor her opponents both in the nomination and the general elections. Ashu said she will traverse the entire Mombasa county rallying electorates to elect her.

"I am strong and am not afraid of anyone, let my opponents know that I am ready to face them once again," said Ashu.

She said her office has continued to deliver and give service to all people without discrimination, especially in the distribution of NGAAF funds.

"We have an obligation as women to ensure that we support one another, I want to ask all women in Mombasa county irrespective of their tribe and origin to back our coarse." she said.

The ODM legislator also asked electorates to elect, her party leader  Raila Odinga as he seeks to succeed president Uhuru Kenyatta.

"Our party has a presidential candidate who is Raila Odinga, he is the best bet for president and as a people and supporters of our party, we ask you to campaign for Odinga to become the next president," She added.

She made the remarks as Odinga alongside his Azimio la Umoja brigade are set to hold a mega rally at the famous Tononoka grounds, Mombasa county on Sunday.