Implementation of the gender rule is currently easily the hot-button issue in town, with those suggesting that it should be rolled out progressively being labelled anti-women.
However, it is looking increasingly likely that the only way to fulfil the gender rule clause in the Constitution, especially with regard to parliamentary seats, is by increasing the number of nominated seats.
Yet a critical examination of the issue suggests that channelling resources to get wananchi would be far more important than having a few gender top-ups.
