An MP has accused legislators belonging to the Jubilee coalition of promoting gender disparity by undertaking an initiative aimed at reducing the number of female MPs. Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo said the initiative christened Punda Amechoka Punguza Mizigo led by Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria will violate women’s rights.
Speaking during a tournament her constituency held at Mbita High School, Millie said the initiative will reduce the number of women in Parliament. She argued that reducing the number of MPs will interfere with a number of seats which were created in the constitution to enhance gender parity in representation.