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Kenya: Gender Commission Moves to Court Over Gender Balance
The Star, 13 March 2013
The Gender and Equality Commission has gone to court seeking to have all lists submitted for nomination to parliament withdrawn. Chairperson Winfred Lichuma says parties should… Read more »
Kenya Electoral Body Sued Over Gender Rule
The Gender and Equality Commission has moved to court seeking all lists of party nominations be withdrawn after the number of women elected did not meet the one third gender rule in the constitution.
Attorney General Professor Githu Muigai petitions supreme court on gender rule interpretation (file photo).
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The general election has proved an uphill task for women in politics with only 16 having been elected to the National Assembly out of 290 seats. Read more »
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As the world celebrates International Women's day, Kenya is taking part in the general elections where a number of women have inspired us by their courage and effort in running for ... Read more »
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The Supreme Court has said a law that reserves one-third of elected public offices for members of the opposite gender does not apply to the 2013 elections and should be implemented ... Read more »
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The attorney general has petitioned the Supreme Court on the interpretation of the one-third gender rule and the presidential elections. Read more »
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The Cabinet appeared to backtrack on its decision to drop the constitutional requirement to give women more seats in Parliament. Read more »
