Cathy Irungu

Long before society was ready for her kind of leadership, Cathy Irungu stepped into rooms where decisions were made, where pain, betrayal, and negotiations danced hand in hand, and where truth often fell silent. Unwritten Political Rules is an unflinching account of a young woman's bold entry into the unforgiving world of Kenyan politics. In this deeply personal yet universally relevant narrative, Cathy reveals the raw costs of public service: the emotional scars, the psychological strain, and the cultural battles that women and young leaders must navigate. Cathy speaks candidly about gender-based violence, not just as physical harm, but as the sum of silencing, shame, and social exclusion. She interrogates voter behavior, unpacks the dysfunction of political parties, and questions the true independence of electoral institutions. This is more than a story; it is a rallying cry to every woman, every young person, and every citizen disillusioned by politics. Real change starts when good people stop waiting and start leading