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b. 1969 Kenya
Peris Tobiko (born 1969) is a Kenyan politician. She was the first elected female Maasai member of parliament in 2013 in a National historic win even after elders had sworn to "curse" her and her supporters for defying the patriarchal norms of the Maasai community by daring to seek a seat in elected office - something they believed to be reserved only for men.
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I felt she needed either a boy or somebody who will act in that capacity, who dresses traditionally in Maasai embroidered regalia with closely-shaven hair at her rallies.
Some people wanted us there, but we are here. Some never wanted us to be appointed, but we got the appointment .
The move by the Maasai elders was a big blow to her and her campaign team.
I promise to work with all my constituents for the development of Kajiado East. I hold no grudge against anyone and I promise to work with all without fear or favour.
I knew I had to go to school, I had to work hard, to make a difference in her life.
If I shy away, then how else do we encourage other women? It’s a cause I believe in and somebody must do it.
I thank God because this election has proved and shown the importance of true democracy,” said the jubilant Ms Tobiko.
It left me empty and put some fear in my heart. At one point, I thought it was the end of the game and I had lost.
The earlier you people know that we are all equal in UDA, the better. UDA is not Metito, neither is it me - UDA is William Samoei Ruto.
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