Influence of Historical Stereotype on Women Access to Leadership in Murang’a County Government

Gender equality in leadership is a practice and notion that contested obligatory requisite. The term gender parity has been acknowledged by mutually globally government Institutions. Appreciation of the impact fairness pleasing objective required across many avenues internationally progression practice. purpose this study was to evaluate influence historical stereotype on women access Murang’a County Government. anchored Liberalism Theory. adopted descriptive research design, population under comprised 159 senior officers political elite Government legislative assemble Murang’a. used purposive sampling identifying persons with requisite knowledge concept study. primary data collected using questionnaire secondary obtained from policy documents, policies annual reports, strategic plans as well periodic reports both published unpublished. findings were analyzed aid SPSS software Microsoft Excel Software presented use tables percentage for ease interpretation consumption readers. established able explain 60.4% variation indicated R-squared 0.604. moreover there positive relationship between leadership. concluded stereotyped point view regarding comprises key hindrances which include societal insight relation aptitude women’s lack assertiveness participation sphere positions. Owing findings, Women should be exposed work sections higher amount progressive advancement or areas transform executive since they are not inferior provided have same qualifications male counter parts. Keywords: Historical stereotype, Structured empowerment,