A file photo of MCAs inside a County Assembly. Tensions have risen within a county assembly as allegations of favoritism towards nominated female lawmakers surface against the speaker. The speaker, who holds a position of authority, is being accused of selectively reserving foreign trips exclusively for nominated female members of the assembly while tactically excluding their elected male counterparts. According to a report published in The Star newspaper on Friday morning, the speaker of the county assembly has become the subject of hushed discussions among the assembly members. Whispers of gender bias have plagued the speaker's reputation, raising concerns about fairness, equality, and professionalism within the county assembly.

Source: The Star June 09, 2023 04:26 UTC