Kenyan Govt Urges Support for Gender Bill

Members of parliament are being urged by Prime Minister Raila Odinga to support a Bill that is expected to ensure the country achieves gender parity in its national assembly.

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Photo: PSS/ Nairobi Star

A special seating at the Kenyan parliament (file photo).

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