Despite a gender quota in its 2010 constitution, men continue to dominate Kenyan politics. Many women who fight for political participation suffer harassment and even violence, with no apparent consequences for abusers.
Despite a gender quota in its 2010 constitution, men continue to dominate Kenyan politics. Many women who fight for political participation suffer harassment and even violence, with no apparent consequences for abusers.
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Liz Njue, a Kenyan psychologist who wanted to stand for a county assembly seat, had just arrived to vote in her party primary when opponents attacked her, pulling her hair and tearing her blouse. She fled without casting her ballot and lost the race.