Actualising two-thirds rule remains a mirage with too many near victories often thwarted by technicalitiesThe journey to narrow the gender gap in leadership positions has been long and winding. SEE ALSO: Why Constitution is yet to be fully implementedJeremiah Kioni, the chair of Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, says trouble is in the interpretation of the two-thirds gender rule. We want a Bill that provides for realisation of constitutional gender principle now as required by law,” the women leaders said in a joint statement. Priscilla Nyokabi, National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) commissioner, says their hope now lies in BBI that seeks to amend the Constitution. She says the two-thirds gender rule should not be restricted to governance, but should also apply in all spheres of leadership.

Source: Standard Digital August 27, 2020 05:15 UTC