Peris Tobiko

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 reserved only for men. She was re-elected for a second term as MP for Kajiado East Constituency in August 2017 .

Quotes

• 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 .
  • https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2023-10-19-fight-for-kajiados-political-kingpin-intensifies-ahead-of-2027-elections/, (Star, October 19, 2023)