Senate seeks formula to ensure gender gap is bridged
Bill seeks to provide additional seats in the National Assembly and the Senate to bridge gender gap. Proposed law wants each party nomination list to reflect the representation of marginalised groups..
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The Kenyan Senate is considering a new Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 2 of 2025) aimed at achieving the two-thirds gender principle in both the National Assembly and the Senate through the nomination of additional special-seat members.
- The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution to provide a formula for nominating additional special-seat members.
- Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
- The goal is to ensure conformity with the Constitution regarding the membership of both legislative bodies.
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