Women are the biggest winners in representation of special interest groups in the Kenyan parliament, even as political parties face criticism for rewarding seasoned politicians who have capacity to compete in elections.
According to the Constitution, political parties are required to distribute 12 seats reserved for nominated members of National Assembly to ensure the marginalised, the youth, workers and persons with disabilities are represented in Parliament.
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