Public appointments betray Jubilee pledge to uphold gender rule

Attorney General Githu Muigai made submissions in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Cabinet. Recent events are raising questions about the Jubilee administration’s commitment to enforce the two-thirds gender principle. (PHOTO: FILE/ STANDARD)

Recent events are raising questions about the Jubilee administration’s commitment to enforce the two thirds gender principle.

Despite pledges made by Jubilee to increase the number of women holding elective office, and ensure at least 33 per cent of all public appointments are held by them, there is a perception that the government has handed women the short end of the stick.