Kenya yet to achieve gender equality
The Institute of Economic Affairs on Women Socio-Economic status in Kenya has released a report revealing that little progress has been made in achieving affirmative action despite the enactment of key legislation. According to the report gender inequality still remains a sensitive issue in political, social and economic spheres where representation of women in decision making is still wanting. The report noted that the move has therefore undermined economic growth and social development. The report however reveals that a slight improvement has been made through policy developments and enactment of key legislation which include sexual offences act, the passing of gender policy bill and a presidential decree of a 30% affirmative action in public appointments. High poverty levels among women have also been blamed for gender inequality with statistic showing that poverty prevalence was high among women in rural areas at 50% and 46% in urban areas. The report recommends that women be empowered in both the socio, economic and political spheres.
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