Kazandani Member of County Assembly (MCA) has declared her intention to vie for the Mombasa Woman Representative seat in 2027, citing what she described as a glaring gap in women empowerment and tangible development programs targeting women across the county.
According to Kushe said women in the county have been sidelined for too long and deserve leadership that prioritizes economic empowerment and sustainable programs over political mobilization.
"Mombasa women are longing for empowerment. For years, we have not seen any meaningful project that has directly impacted women at the grassroots level,” Kushe said.
The MCA criticized what she termed as the misuse of women and youth for political mileage instead of investing in long-term empowerment initiatives.
“We don’t want leaders whose main duty is to mobilize women and youth to attend political rallies. Our women deserve dignity, opportunities and structured programs that uplift their livelihoods,” she added.
Kushe noted that other counties have implemented impactful initiatives through their Woman Representatives’ offices, including bursary programs, table banking initiatives, maternal health support, and skills training centers.
"Go to other counties and you will see what other Woman Representatives have been able to achieve. Women are benefiting from organized funds, entrepreneurship training and development projects. Why should Mombasa be left behind?” she posed.
She pledged that her 2027 bid will focus on economic empowerment, access to national government affirmative funds, capacity building for women-led groups, and mentorship programs for young women.
According to Kushe, her leadership will prioritize transparency, accountability and measurable impact.
"Leadership is about service and results. If given the opportunity, I will ensure that every sub-county in Mombasa feels the impact of the Woman Representative’s office,” she said.
Her declaration sets the stage for what is expected to be a competitive race for the Mombasa Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election, with women empowerment emerging as a key campaign issue.
