The United Patriotic Movement (UPM) is committed to empowering women and ensuring their voices are heard in leadership by electing dedicated Women Representatives to champion gender equity and development.
Nomination Process
Eligibility: Candidates must be registered UPM members in good standing and meet the constitutional qualifications for election.
Transparency: The Party Elections Board conducts a fair, democratic nomination process, ensuring inclusivity and impartiality.
Merit-Based Selection: Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to women’s empowerment, and a track record of community service.
Roles of a UPM Women Representative
Advocacy for Women: Promoting policies and programs that address gender inequality, women’s rights, and empowerment initiatives.
Resource Mobilization: Championing projects that support education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for women and marginalized groups.
Representation: Amplifying the voices of women and vulnerable communities in the National Assembly.
Leadership and Collaboration: Working with county governments and stakeholders to address community challenges and advance development.
By electing visionary Women Representatives, UPM reaffirms its commitment to gender inclusivity and creating a society where women actively contribute to Kenya’s progress and governance.
United Patriotic Movement aspires to inculcate a political system that is answerable to the electorates in Kenya at all levels of its leadership hierarchy, a pro change system responsive to the people’s needs and aspirations at all times.