Naisula Lesuuda

Naisula Lesuuda (born 30 April 1984) is a Kenyan politician, journalist and women's rights activist.

Quotes

• "The tragedy of life is not death, the tragedy of life is what dies in one when still alive".
  • "Mentorship Program “Mentoring Our Boys to Be Great Men” Has Now Reached Over 4500 Students" (July 15, 2019)
• “My slogan, Ntitonaibornagol, meaning ‘a young, strong girl’, resonated well with the electorate. We spoke to the community: You sired both boys and girls, took both of us to school, and here we are now. You have been giving opportunities to boys; we now humbly request you to give girls a chance, so you can see what we can turn out to be.”
  • https://www.genderinkenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/UN-WOMEN-BOOK-WEB-VERSION-FINAL-20-February.pdf (2020)
• “Individual passion and drive are crucial for success.”
  • https://www.genderinkenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/UN-WOMEN-BOOK-WEB-VERSION-FINAL-20-February.pdf (2020)
• Politics is a platform where you lead, where you transform, where you engage with other people to make the society better.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1IofA6A94Q 2016-07-01
• If we do not have peace in our country, if we cannot be one people, then everything we aspire and we work for if futile.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1IofA6A94Q 2016-07-01
  • "A woman doesn't have to lose touch with her female attributes such as being caring and nurturing. You still look good and wear your skirts but even as you are feminine, that does not prevent you from following your dreams."
  • "In as much as we have affirmative action, i am hoping that the law is fully implemented and women are given what is rightfully theirs."
  • "Not just in Kenya but the world over, women in high seats who interact with men are viewed negatively. I appreciate that i can never control what people say, think or spread, that is why it is called a rumour."
  • "If i am not able to do anything for the young people and women of my of my Nation, my story and journey should be an encouragement and inspiration that regardless of your background, you can make it."

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• • "I see education as the cure to early marriages and cattle rustling in our country."
  • "No woman has ever been elected in our community. Convincing voters to elect me was not easy."
  • "There is too much noise in politics. You have to choose which kind of noise you want to listen to. I have learnt to listen to the electorate and put their interests first."
  • "Never forget that it's the people who entrust you with power and it's they who hold the key to your political future."

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