Friday, March 8, 2013

International Women's Day....Masai Mamas on motorbikes



I love this picture of Paulina on a quad bike.

Being a Masai woman it is  tough to break out of the submissive  stereotype.. but Paulina did it with a vengeance when she became the first woman on the ranch with a driving licence 7 years ago - also proving that she is her father's daughter!
With her trainings in massage and beauty therapy she broke new ground.
But it was listening to her opinions onKenyan elections and politicians yesterday that I realised that she is more of an independent thinker than any of us.

What Kenya needs is more Paulina's in elected positions. Unfortunately these elections don't look as if women have made the gains needed- apart from the allocated women reps.

Let us all work for a fairer representation for Paulina's daughter.



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