Our generation will be remembered for empowering and lifting women, MP Abdullswamad Nassir

- Abdullswamad said more still needed to be done to realise the full potential of women in politics, governance and business

- The Mvita MP said empowering a woman was equal to empowering an entire society

- He exuded confidence the next parliament would meet the elusive two-thirds gender rule and give women more space in the country's politics

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Mvita MP Nassir, Abdullswamad Sheriff has appreciated the efforts that have made by the government and other stakeholders in empowering and uplifting women in society.

Adulswamad noted the current generation has made significant progress in changing the negative perception about women and their ability to make a difference.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the vocal lawmaker who also chairs the National Assembly's Public Investment Committee (PIC), said women have shown the ability to provide good leadership and should be given more space.

More resources

The Mvita legislator said although women had received financial support from initiatives such as Women Fund and Uwezo Fund, more resources ought to be allocated to boost their projects and uplift their status.

"I am proud of the various empowerment programs we have been able to roll out in empowering the women. These include among others; our unique Skillz Mitaani initiative and numerous women projects under the Women fund and Uwezo funds," he said.

Gender rule fiasco

Since 2013, the National Assembly has been grappling with implementing the constitutional provision that requires it to adhere to the two-thirds gender rule.

In September 2020, former chief justice David Maraga advised President Uhuru Kenyatta to dissolve parliament for failing to comply with Article 261 of the constitution.

"Women and men have the right to equal treatment, including the right to equal opportunities in political, economic, cultural, and social spheres," read part of Maraga's advisory to the president.

Currently, the country is banking on the BBI bill to address gender parity in parliament.

Masolo Mabonga is a political and current affairs editor at TUKO.co.ke. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Technology with IT from Maseno University. Masolo has over five years of experience in digital and print media. He enjoys interviewing sources and creating unique content that informs and educates readers. He believes in hard work and systematic growth. Other than writing, Masolo loves reading books and engaging in constructive political debate. Connect with Masolo on Twitter @MasoloMabonga.