Senator Veronica Maina is one of the trusted legislators that will lead efforts to push for the implementation of the two thirds gender principle.
She notes,
“Am delighted to receive a nomination to represent Senate in the Multi Agency working group on Two Third Gender rule , a team being launched by CS Public Service , Gender & Affirmative Action Hon Aisha Jumwa
More importantly and listening to all the Key leaders invited in the inaugral meeting today 15th June 23 , am convinced and convicted that the amendment to Constitution on this two third Gender principle will work . We have receiver the highest expression of political goodwill from ;
1.Our President H.E Dr William S. Ruto who sent an important memoranda on two third Gender rule to Parliament
CS Hon Aisha Jumwa and the Ministry
Attorney General Hon Justin Muturi
- National Assembly supported by both Majority & Minority
- Senate supported by both Majority & Minority
- NGEC
- Civil Society , FIDA and NGOs
- Leaders drawn from many sector
- Women in Kenya
An open window of opportunity is here with us . What more do we need ? The time is now let’s align our Constitution to allow for Gender equality .”