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High Court dismisses case to have more women contest elective seats

Justice John Mativo. [George Njunge/Standard]

The High Court has dismissed a case seeking to have more women considered by political parties to contest elective seats.

Justice John Mativo yesterday dismissed a suit filed by the National Gender and Equality Commission, which sought to force political parties to bring more women on board to ensure gender equality.

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