Misihairabwi-Mushonga bares her political soul

Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga, the MDC legislator from Matabeleland South, found her way into Parliament through the Proportional Representation (PR) quota system, which reserves 60 seats for women in the National Assembly.

Misihairabwi-Mushonga is undoubtedly one of the most vibrant MPs in the National Assembly, mainly because of her lively contributions. She has introduced several motions, especially advocating for free sanitary wear for women and girls, and has used controversial graphic images to illustrate her points, including bringing tampons and a menstrual cup into Parliament.

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