ROMANCE, POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP; Embu County First Lady and Mama Margaret Kenyatta Have This in Common...

President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulates First Lady Margaret upon completing her 'Beyond Zero' marathon, last year.

...they truly love their husbands.

With the general election merely three months away, the electorate in Embu seems to be inclined towards the incumbent, Martin Nyaga Wambora's side. This is attributable to his performance amid unrelenting opposition from some members of the County Assembly in political sabotage said to have been orchestrated by his main political challengers; outspoken Runyenjes MP, Cecily Mutitu Mbarire and outgoing Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti.

Governor Wambora is a man whose leadership style can only be compared to none other than that of former President Mwai Kibaki, as mentioned in another publication on this blog. A man of few words but many actions, Wambora blends perfectly well with the saying, ‘Actions speak louder than words’. He has in consequence come to be popularly referred  a to as 'Ciiko' (Actions) Nevertheless, in all the myriad projects all through the County, you cannot overlook the input of the humble politician's wife, Her Excellency Theresia Wambora, whose unwavering support to her husband cannot be underestimated.

Embu Governor H.E Martin Wambora with Her Excellency the County First Lady, Theresia Wambora on a past event 

Mama Theresia is undoubtfully a woman of leadership as has been witnessed during her husbands tenure as the boss of the rich county that is commonly referred to as the land of opportunities. During Wambora's failed impeachment plot, Theresia, remained steadfast by her man's side, especially so in the corridors of justice as the charismatic leader was swayed by his adversaries left, right and centre until the court cleared him of any wrong doing, to their dismay. 

The soft-spoken but parsuasive lady has been in the frontline participating in development activities in almost every corner of the county. One of her greatest achievements is the Beyond Zero campaign which was initiated by another woman of good deeds, Her Excellency the first lady of the republic of Kenya, Margaret Kenyatta.

Mrs Wambora (standing) addresses Her Excellency the First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta (right) when the latter donated a 'Beyond Zero' ambulance to Embu County. Governor Wambora (centre, in matching suit) among other leaders, looks on.

Just like President Kenyatta's wife , Theresia has managed to remain conscious of her role as a first lady; being by the governor, who himself seems most likely to maintain his seat as the CEO of Embu County, if for anything, his development record.