Kenya ranked low in women representation in parliament

Nominated Mp Cecily Mbarire has a word ODM Mp Mishi Mboko with during the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) three day retreat at Enashipai Spa in Naivasha [Standard]

Kenya has been ranked as one of the countries with the lowest number of women legislators in the region despite the Two Thirds gender rule. Elected women leaders have expressed concern over the slow implementation of the Two Thirds gender rule. The case on the Two Thirds gender rule is in High Court after its implementation faced several setbacks in Parliament.

According to the latest statistics, Kenya stands at position six, with 22 per cent of women in the National Assembly and 31 per cent in Senate. Rwanda is leading the pack with 61 per cent followed by Tanzania (36), Burundi (36), Uganda (34) and South Sudan at 28.5 per cent.