With political goodwill, honesty we can achieve gender equality, equity

An illustration of gender equity. Parliament can create laws to ensure gender balance without having to amend the Constitution, says Njeri Rugene. File | Nation Media Group

There is no denying it: Kenya has been placed in an election mood and indications are that we are likely to remain engaged in that manner for a year with the political situation heating up as the 2022 General Election draws near. However, though related, we will be momentarily distracted by anxiety ahead of the Court of Appeal ruling on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) on Friday. The Justice Daniel Musinga-headed court will deliver its verdict on the constitutional amendment drive that has split the nation down the middle. WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes in Daily Nation. Read more…