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Recently in Parliament I was told that as the mother of the house, I need to be a good example to young female leaders because they need to emulate me. Which translates to I have to sit at the corner and raise my voice a little bit and hope that I'm heard.

— Millie Odhiambo

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Source: Good girls don't get the corner office!’ MP Millie Odhiambo on leadership, youth, and the way forward Citizen Digital (August 24, 2024).
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