"The people of Kitui felt that I had betrayed them by severing links with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka thus resolving to punish me through the ballot."

"I appreciate that in 2013 I lost and the reasons are clear. I am ready to put that behind me and focus on the Kitui governorship seat."

"You cannot touch or take anybody to court over corruption when you yourself are corrupt."

"People on the ground feel that I left the Ministry of Water late so by the time I started my campaigns it was already too late."

"She is the first woman to dare vie for president. … Thank you for paving the way for women’s leadership in Kenya. If it were not for you, many women governors wouldn't have the courage to join politics."

"Charity is many times hard on me but she’s great inspiration to many women across Kenya."

"A woman never has enmity with a fellow woman. It's the men who create that enmity because the same positions we are fighting are also coveted by men. So they go telling women that these are women like you. Now, when someone reminds you that, don't they know that you already know you are a woman?"

"Henceforth, I am moving forward for your sake and for the sake of many … People must be served with dignity, regardless of their social standing. Whether they have shoes, walk barefoot, or are pregnant, they must be respected and served without discrimination."

"If it is a matter of my coming back to continue where I left off, I am ready to take the challenge. I am able to continue serving the people of Kitui. It is important for them to receive proper service."

"All we need on that day is the Bible and venue and it certainly does not cost Sh6 million."

"We should have the heart to support another woman more whether she has got means or no means. I don’t need to be given anything by any woman for me to support her. I should be able to support them because it is the right thing to do."

"I have no apology for loving myself."

"Never allow despair to get the better of you. You should march on with determination and resolve. Complete whatever work you started with your husband, if you can. Do even better where possible."

"I advise widows to remarry for the sake of the children if they feel they cannot manage on their own."