So when we
talk a Dada, we are talking a lady, a woman, a female (somehow our generation
got soot on this one) – we are also talking a queen, or a duchess, a countess, or
a peeress, a baroness, and ladies and gentlemen – even a gentlewoman is an
English word.
When we talk
a Dada, every single time it means a masterpiece created by God, also one of
the best things in the world. And in extreme cases, it can be the best word for
a male to take from an innocent sounding sentence and add an awkward, creepy,
perverted twist. Weird, of course.
In my
vocabulary, it also means badass. Someone who knows, accepts, owns and
celebrates their accomplishments and gifts. Someone who knows that they can do
something; and they stand up for that which they can do and they go from there.
Ladies and
Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Persil Telewa.
28 years old,
focused, passionate and self driven is the lovely Persil Telewa, hailing from
Nairobi County and pursuing the MP seat at Kasarani constituency. Peppered with
a light tone, she believes that youth and women should be empowered in the line
of development economically, socially and politically. “I want to tackle the
issues of unemployment by promoting vocational training, helping champion the
youth to start small enterprises and also promote education among the kids in
my ward,” She says.
Persil has
advanced projects in her constituency that aided and abetted development among
the youth and women. She has mentored many girls from all around and helped
channel older ladies to their lines of passion. She also initiated the
forgotten boy child initiative from the age of 18 – 35 years. “My mantra is,
when you see a challenge, that’s an avenue for you to be the change that you
want to see, since change begins with you, “she adds.
A formidable
lady who stands for truth and also a force to reckon with, Persil knows no
limits. She strongly believes in her leadership skills hence the reason why she
feels that she is the most qualified to take the MP Mantle in her Kasarani
Constituency.
Intimidation
and being cowed by fellow male counterparts as a result of declaration of
interest in governance issues is not something that is new to her either. “I do not disqualify the fact that there are
men who do appreciate women’s role in leadership.” She asserts that there is
need for women to take up position as it is their political right to vie for
any political seat in Kenya.
She ends up
with a parting shot: Intimidating a
woman is intimidating yourself.
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