Female MPs wear white head scarfs in renewed two-third gender rule push

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) chant demanding the two-third-gender rule passage. [Boniface Okendo/Standard]

Female legislators have adopted a new tactic that they hope will see parliament pass the controversial two-third-gender rule.

The lawmakers have decided to wear white head-scarfs every Wednesday afternoon, until the National Assembly passes the crucial legislation.