Newly elected Bomet Women representative Linet Chepkorir alias Toto, who is a Business Administration graduate from Chuka University, previously worked as a housemaid before venturing into politics.
During a meeting with other young politicians, the 24-year-old discussed her path to politics, including the low-wage jobs she worked after graduating.
She immediately became a hawker and a chips vendor to make ends meet as a graduate, where she used to earn less than Ksh 250 daily.
“I graduated last year in procurement. I started selling clothes in Bomet where I was employed by someone there. I left that and started selling chips in a certain hotel. I used to earn 200 bobs per day,” narrated Linet as reported by a local media house.
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She worked as a housemaid for a month before deciding to run for the women’s rep position.
“All along I have been a leader, that is from childhood, primary school, high school, and even in college and even in the church. I knew immediately after my graduation I was going to vie for this particular position,” she continued.
She then expressed gratitude to her parents for endorsing and supporting her political dreams;
“They are very proud of me. They have a politician daughter. I want to thank them for endorsing me.”
Timothy Mutwiri, 21, took part in the interview after running as an independent candidate and winning the MCA seat of Kiegoi Antubuchiu Ward in Meru County.
He, on the other hand, worked as a casual laborer after completing his university.
“I started mjengo jobs after university and cutting grass and I was inspired by John Paul Mwirigi, the Member of Parliament for Igembe South Constituency,
“From 2016 when I would meet him campaigning. I want to inspire other youth,” he expressed.
