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Kenya: MPs in Push to Abolish Controversial Gender Rule
Nation, 31 August 2020
MPs want the elusive two-thirds gender requirement on elective posts deleted through a referendum, arguing it is impossible to attain. Read more »
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Kenya: LSK Wants Parliament Dissolved for Failing to Implement Gender Rule
Nation, 19 July 2020
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) wants President Uhuru Kenyatta to dissolve Parliament for failing to initiate implementation of constitutional provisions that would ensure gender… Read more »
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Kenya: Parliament Fails to Beat Deadline on Gender Rule
Nation, 3 June 2020
Parliament has failed to beat the 60-day deadline set by a judge in March to enact laws to bring into the effect the two-thirds gender rule. Read more »
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Kenya: Law on One-Third Gender Seats Still Hangs in Balance
Nation, 3 June 2020
Some progress has been made towards gender equality in Kenya, but it is not yet time to pop the champagne. Read more »
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Kenya: Women Push for 50-50 Representation in Govt Under BBI Constitutional Review
Capital FM, 14 February 2020
Women groups Thursday renewed calls for equal representation in all levels of government as the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) steering committee convened in Nairobi to receive… Read more »