Constitutional quota details

Kenya

Kenya

Answer
Yes
Comment

(8) In addition to the measures contemplated in clause (6), the State shall take legislative and other measures to implement the principle that not more than two-thirds of the members of elective or appointive bodies shall be of the same gender. (Article 27)

General principles for the electoral system.

The electoral system shall comply with the following principles— (b) not more than two-thirds of the members of elective public bodies shall be of the same gender; (Article 81)

(1) The National Assembly consists of— (b) forty-seven women, each elected by the registered voters of the counties, each county constituting a single member constituency; (Article 97)

Parliament shall enact legislation to promote the representation in Parliament of— (a) women; (Article 100)

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