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    "id": 876996,
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    "content": "NOTING THAT, despite there being sound constitutional provisions and elaborate policy framework to realise gender equity, both national government and county governments have not done enough to realise the achievement of gender equality; CONCERNED that women in Kenya experience hardships when it comes to elective offices, and are underrated by society with most opportunities for elective and appointive offices being awarded to men; NOW THEREFORE, THE SENATE RESOLVES (1) That Parliament fast track the enactment of the law that shall give effect to the one third gender rule; and, (2) That pursuant to Article 81 of the Constitution both the National and County governments observe the principle of equality, and empowers the female gender by increasing the appointive position to at least fifty per cent."
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