Kenya’s Constitution at 16: FIDA-Kenya Highlights Gaps in Women’s Rights

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Speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), FIDA-Kenya Chairperson Christine Kungu said Kenya had made significant progress in advancing women’s constitutional rights, but warned that major gaps remained between the promises of the 2010 Constitution and the lived experiences of women.

“A lot has been done, but there is a lot of unfinished business and gaps,” Kungu said.

She called for concrete action to address issues that continue to undermine the rights, safety and participation of women in society.

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Kungu highlighted femicide and gender-based violence among the most urgent challenges requiring government and institutional action.

FIDA-Kenya has previously raised concerns over the rising number of GBV and femicide cases, calling for stronger prevention, investigation, prosecution and support systems for survivors. The organisation has also urged the Government to implement recommendations contained in the national report on GBV and femicide.

The organisation has argued that persistent violence against women exposes gaps not only in enforcement but also in access to justice and protection mechanisms.

Kungu’s remarks come as Kenya continues to debate how best to respond to femicide and other forms of violence against women, with rights organisations pushing for stronger accountability and coordinated interventions.

FIDA-Kenya also renewed attention on the two-thirds gender rule, a constitutional requirement intended to promote equitable representation of women and men in elective and appointive public bodies.

The principle is anchored in Kenya’s constitutional framework on gender equality and has remained one of the major areas of unfinished constitutional implementation.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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