The Judiciary could be among the top government institutions about to achieve gender parity in employment at all levels. The details emerged just a month after Martha Koome was sworn in as the first Kenyan female Chief Justice. Out of the total 538 judicial officers, 279 (52 per cent) are men and 259 (48 per cent) are women. The report added that the Judiciary has undertaken several steps to confront the barriers to access to justice for persons living with disability. It noted that the Judiciary Disability Mainstreaming Policy seeks to ensure persons with disabilities have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Source: The Star July 09, 2021 09:21 UTC