The High Court has declined to stop next Thursday's swearing-in of Senators and MPs. Lobby groups CREAW and CRAWN Trust sought the order saying the incoming Houses have violated the constitution in failing to implement the two-thirds gender rule. The activists noted the Houses have violated the rights of women to equality and freedom from discrimination. But judge Chacha Mwita dismissed the application saying the Houses cannot transact any business without taking oath of office. Read: Three woman governors, 22 MPs a plus in gender parity

Source: The Star August 24, 2017 16:18 UTC