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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.
A third quipped "sexualised mourning?" As Kenyans head to the polls in hotly-contested elections on Aug. 9, female MPs are witnessing a rise in online abuse and harassment, which could slow progress in boosting women's political voice in the country, warn rights campaigners. Kenya has the lowest rate of women in politics in East Africa, with 23% of parliamentary seats https://data.ipu.org/women-ranking?month=7&year=2022, according to the global Inter-Parliamentary Union, most of which, like Passaris, are dedicated women's representatives not mainstream MPs.
Women MPs like Esther Passaris face threats, slurs and body-shaming on social media ahead of Aug. 9 vote
She was found dead at a Westlands hotel, in her room. A man believed to have killed her also lay dead a few floors, after jumping through her hotel wi