Kenyan women leaders want gender bill fast-tracked

Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga during an interview at her office in Kisumu. Women leaders want the Affirmative Action Bill fast-tracked to enhance representation of women countrywide. (PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/ STANDARD)

Women leaders want the Affirmative Action Bill fast-tracked to enhance representation of women countrywide. This comes as the country celebrates International Women’s Day today.

Kenya Network of Women Governors (KNWG) Chair Ruth Odinga said women should be nominated as governors come 2017.