ACFODE trained 27 women in LiraDistrict in June. Amongst them, 5 were vying for Member of Parliament, 12 for District level counsillorship, 4 for LC level and 6 for sub-county level. The women represented different parties. The training was well-received and timely because the party preliminaries are very soon. The first time candidates expressed worry over the amount of resources needed to cover a campaign and also the lack of aparent support from family. Amongst the 27 candidates, only 2 were competing for the direct seat and the rest were under the affirmative seat. ACFODE encouraged the candidates to widen their networks for resource mobilisation after hearing that some candidates had opted to sell their pieces of land. ACFODE continues to serve as a center for resource as some candidates have begun visiting the office for material to guide them in the campaigns.
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