By Sheryl Christine
I am giving all the respect to the women who came before, because they opened up the door and got in despite the peril they have to face each and every day . I am sitting here and telling myself that indeed “darkness cannot drive out darkness but only light can…. hate cannot drive away hate but only love can likewise prejudice cannot drive away prejudice only equity , love and unity can.
This year ,there are barriers that have been broken and will continue to be broken, despite time and time again proving that two-third gender rule will never be efficient ,despite the rule of law and a system that continuously fails women. Technology continues to play a very integral part towards ensuring sensitization and empowerment of women. Women have not only been abused and sexually harrased by their male opponent but the government has done nothing whatsoever to ensure their safety during the campaigning period no safe spaces no nothing .
Moreover, this year only 22 women won elective seats out of 108, excluding the 47 seats allocated to women. Small number but a great improvement but still this is an underrepresentation , this shows that women are in the forefront to prove that they can also contribute towards the building of this nation, despite the system that fails them each and everyday, a rule of law that is inefficient and a ⅔ gender rule that’s not effective “delays have not been denial”. Women in this country make up 50.31% of Kenya’s population as of 2021,this therefore suggests that the government should include women in critical decision making because if they expect to achieve the sustainable development goals and vision 2030, then the future should be a joint endeavour.
Therefore, the government should ensure it comes up with safe spaces, provide maximum security and formulate and enforce laws that punish the violators of women political mobilizers. The government should also formulate policies and set up governance priorities that concern women through the women committee to implement affirmative action.. The public and the media should also ensure that they shun the type of behaviours that are detrimental to the growth of women in this country because at the end of the day our goal is to make this country accommodative for both genders.
Inasmuch, as women try to gain political seats all over the world that should not make men feel intimidated whatsoever, if you’re a father, picture your daughter or your sister ,representing your pleas in parliament. Are you happy with yourself? The world is evolving and fallacy ,social and cultural norms are being demystified each and everyday. It’s all about a joint endeavour and building this nation through inclusivity.
Emancipation of the female gender is key for wholistic and impactful progress of our society
I think women participation in politics helps advance gender equality
The future is more greener with women stepping into leadership positions
I feel like this article is so touching and give us a wake up call as women to push harder……good one
This is very true. Much more should be done and more women should be inside the government kitchen…
”If you are a father, picture your daughter or your sister representing your pleas in parliament.”
”Prejudice cannot drive away prejudice, only equity love and unity can.” I love seeing this, its a motivation to me as a woman. For there to be change there needs to be change.
Good work.!!
Indeed the future is greener we will get to see more women in leadership with greater powers
It’s all about a joint endeavour and building this nation through inclusivity.
Nice💯
I think women participation in politics helps advance gender equality
I think women participation in politics helps advance gender equality in our country
A very well thought and written article…Women deserve to have a say without having to worry about their safety or being harassed just for speaking up
Its time the society is conscientiously sensitized to embrace gender mainstreaming as a core societal norm as a means of harnessing potential of both women and men in the society on equal measure.
Good article on gender parity, however be very specific when highlighting data on statistics.
Do you mean only 22 women were elected from MCA, MP, Senator and gubernatorial elective seats?It’s not clear..
Then which organisation did the statistics to arrive at a percentage population of 50.31% in 2021?
This is very true. Much more should be done and more women should be inside the government kitchen…
Women in the country should be given greater opportunities in politics, they will shape the country and make it more accommodating for everyone. The 22 women who took the initiative to be in politics did a great work and took a great risk, this is a calling for more women (potential leaders) to step out and take the lead .
This article depicts how the female gender should be given the opportunity and the mandate to participate in the political arena and moreover it also shows the great potential that women have in leadership and other fields at large, we should support this gender physically, Emotionally, financially and spiritually……………………..this is a good one thumbs up