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Kasarani Mp John Njoroge Chege . PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO
Political intrigue, chauvinism and apathy contributed to the shooting down a bill that would have given women more seats in the House.
Members of Parliament opposed to the Gender Bill ganged up to boycott the vote, despite months of lobbying for the proposal meant to comply with Article 27 of the Constitution.
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