Commission puts 98 parties on notice over women’s nominations Gender 1 hour ago
The National Gender and Equality Commission (Ngec) and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have embarked on a joint audit of all 98 political parties, setting guidelines for their nominations, a process that could determine whether women are included or locked out of elective seats.
What you need to know: The National Gender and Equality Commission and the Registrar of Political Parties begin auditing nomination rules to ensure women, youth and marginalised groups are fairly included.
She emphasised that it is at the nomination level where “gains are lost”, either women never get to see the party nomination certificate even after winning, or somehow their names disappear from those nominated to special seats in the national or county chambers.
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