Gender inequality in political leadership in Kenya currently stands at 23.5 per cent across government bodies, according to Women Deliver, a global agency that champions gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. It’s preposterous to use the gender card only when it’s convenient to do so and not in instances when it’s sorely needed. On the other hand, the politicians who claim to be the heroes in matters of gender equality had many opportunities to prove this but they did not. Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (Kewopa), which should have featured prominently, also seems to be a cosmetic outfit, a mask to be worn only when it’s convenient. Pretending to give a hoot about the gender agenda for political mileage leaves a disgraceful stain on the fight.

Source: Daily Nation June 19, 2020 21:33 UTC