Unfulfilled promise: Why we must act on gender equality in Kenyan politics
Source: The Nation
What you need to know:
•The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled.
•It’s a promise we made to ourselves, to our daughters, and to the future of our nation.
As I pen this note, I’m struck by the resilience and determination of Kenyan women who dare to dream of political leadership. Their stories are both inspiring and sobering.
They remind us of how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. The challenges are stark and multifaceted. Our Constitution promised a new dawn for gender equality, yet, over a decade later, we’re still grappling with its implementation.
The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled. It’s a promise we made to ourselves, to our daughters, and to the future of our nation. We must ask ourselves: why have we failed to honour it? The answer lies partly in the deep-rooted obstacles that women face when considering a political career.
Read here the full article published by The Nation on 21 September 2024.
Image credits: The Nation
What you need to know:
•The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled.
•It’s a promise we made to ourselves, to our daughters, and to the future of our nation.
As I pen this note, I’m struck by the resilience and determination of Kenyan women who dare to dream of political leadership. Their stories are both inspiring and sobering.
They remind us of how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. The challenges are stark and multifaceted. Our Constitution promised a new dawn for gender equality, yet, over a decade later, we’re still grappling with its implementation.
The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled. It’s a promise we made to ourselves, to our daughters, and to the future of our nation. We must ask ourselves: why have we failed to honour it? The answer lies partly in the deep-rooted obstacles that women face when considering a political career.
Read here the full article published by The Nation on 21 September 2024.
Image credits: The Nation