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Women MPs want gender rule Bill withdrawn

Homabay County Woman Representative Gladys Wanga took issue with the fact that whenever the two-thirds gender rule issue came up, a debate on the wage bill also ensued urging those against its implementation to first watch out for the billions lost in corrupt activities.

The vocal Opposition legislator went on to accuse the Jubilee government of attempting to reverse the gains made by women in agitating for equal representation in elective positions.

“We will not accept this, we will lobby the women to resist this move to kill the gains we gave made,” she said.

Nominated Senator Judy Sijeny sought to find out why women were being intimidated by their male counterparts further questioning the motive of the Ainabkoi legislator in sneaking in the progressive proposal in the Bill.

“Are they afraid of the strength of the woman? They knew what they were doing when they passed the Constitution… they should know that choices have consequences,” Sijeny posed.

While seemingly admitting that many women in Parliament were yet to be proactive and ‘find their voice’ Sijeny said they should be given the chance to settle down and perform their duties.

“Even before the ink dried (on the letter outlining our mandate), we are fighting for our dear lives in Parliament. They did not make sure that many women were elected in the 290 slots, they must therefore adhere to the decision of the court,” she said.

Wajir Woman Representative Halima Ali dispelled the notion that women were only seeking ‘freebies’ saying the society was parochial and there was need to empower women.

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