Two thirds gender rule overdue

Due to closed minds and the inability of Kenyans to accept that time for gender equity has come, implementing the Two Thirds Gender principle is meeting obstacle after obstacle with those charged with the responsibility of making the change happen staggering.

Time for Kenya to enact laws that support the women's place at the political decision making table is now and not tomorrow. This issue can no longer be delayed as the country remains an eyesore in the East African region. Even though Kenya is considered the most progressive nation in the eastern bloc, when it comes to women holding leadership positions in Parliament, it has been overtaken by many others, including younger states like South Sudan and Rwanda which have already achieved gender parity.