Women in the North Eastern have been urged to choose leaders who will bridge the poverty gap and eliminate other social vices in the region.

Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO) National chairperson Rahab Muiu (pictured) yesterday called on the women to make wise decisions by electing leaders who will eradicate Female Genital Mutilation, early marriages, drug abuse and radicalisation that affects the region.

She told the residents to vote for women and other leaders who have their interests at heart, saying the stage has already been set to close the gender gap in leadership with the selection of Martha Karua as Azimio-One Kenya presidential running mate.

“Let us vote for our fellow women who know best where the issues are. Fellow women when elected as leaders let us make it count by addressing the issues that affect our families,” she said.

She was speaking during MYWO 70^th anniversary celebrations for the North-Eastern region in Garissa.

Muiu also celebrated Karua’s appointment describing it as a win for all women.