Peris Tobiko (born 1969) is a Kenyan politician. She was the first elected female Maasai member of parliament in 2013 in a National historic win even after elders had sworn to "curse" her and her supporters for defying the patriarchal norms of the Maasai community by daring to seek a seat in elected office - something they believed to be ...

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Nov 3, 2017 · After outmaneouvring her illiterate father three times by the age of 18 to escape his plans to make her a child bride, Peris Tobiko decided the only way to protect other Maasai girls in Kenya from harmful traditions was to become a leader.

Mar 8, 2013 · Kenya has it first female Maasai MP following elections held this week. Peris Pesi Tobiko was elected from amongst the Maasai community, which is largely patriarchal and where women often...

Peris Pesi Tobiko- Biography, Age, Family, Marriage, Education, Career, Net Worth. Peris Pesi Tobiko is a Kenyan politician and a current Member of Parliament for Kajiado East Constituency in Kajiado County under Jubilee Party (JP).

She is the first female to be elected as MP in the History of the Maasai Community. Representation – Acts on your behalf on issues of concern to you & the nation. Oversight – Controls budget, oversees the presidency, ministries and parastatals plus appointments. Legislation – Develops or contributes to law making.

Jun 3, 2017 · Two women were front runners in the quest for leadership position in a community known to be intensely patriarchal. Kajiado East MP, Peris Tobiko was going head to head with Mary Seneta, the Kajiado woman representative.

1,835 Followers, 12 Following, 58 Posts - Hon. Senator PERIS TOBIKO, CBS (@peristobiko) on Instagram: "Official account for Senator Hon.Peris Tobiko Kenyan Politician from Kajiado County."

Mar 31, 2013 · KAJIADO, KENYA – Peris Tobiko is a 42-year-old mother of four who made history in March when she became the first Maasai woman elected to Kenya’s Parliament. Despite significant challenges, Tobiko defeated four men in the race to represent the Kajiado East constituency in Kenya’s Rift Valley province.