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Gender push at expense of men may face legal issues

Women legislators protest the assault of their colleague on July 13, 2019, at Parliament. [File, Standard]

The number of women on the next ballot could reach record numbers as the country pushes forward with proposals to ensure gender parity in the 2022 General Election.

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2020 calls for the creation of special top-up seats to ensure the two-thirds gender principle is actualised.

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