Peris Tobiko

"The earlier you people know that we are all equal in UDA, the better. UDA is not Metito, neither is it me - UDA is William Samoei Ruto."

"Some people wanted us there, but we are here. Some never wanted us to be appointed, but we got the appointment ."

"I thank God because this election has proved and shown the importance of true democracy,” said the jubilant Ms Tobiko."

"I promise to work with all my constituents for the development of Kajiado East. I hold no grudge against anyone and I promise to work with all without fear or favour."

"The move by the Maasai elders was a big blow to her and her campaign team."

"It left me empty and put some fear in my heart. At one point, I thought it was the end of the game and I had lost."

"For me, it became the drive … Women don’t have a say and I thought I could become a voice and encourage others to come out and speak."

"It was not easy but I think it helped to shape a lot of my thinking, trying to make a difference in the life of children in that community,” she said, laughing that she almost became the fourth wife of a polygamous old man who is now her constituent."

"I felt she needed either a boy or somebody who will act in that capacity, who dresses traditionally in Maasai embroidered regalia with closely-shaven hair at her rallies."

"I knew I had to go to school, I had to work hard, to make a difference in her life."

"It definitely needs a lady who has prepared herself to grow a thick skin, I describe how my friend, Flora Terah, was abducted and tortured in 2007 when she stood for parliament. But it has not deterred her."

"If I shy away, then how else do we encourage other women? It’s a cause I believe in and somebody must do it."