The two-thirds gender principle
The State must take measures so that not more than two-thirds of the members of elective or appointive bodies are of the same gender. The electoral system must follow the same principle, and also provide fair representation of persons with disabilities.
In the National Assembly
- 290 members elected in constituencies, open to everyone.
- 47 women, one elected by the voters of each county: your Woman Representative.
- 12 members nominated by parties to represent special interests, including the youth, persons with disabilities and workers.
In the Senate
Besides the 47 elected Senators, parties nominate 16 women, two members representing the youth and two representing persons with disabilities, one man and one woman in each case.
In your county assembly
After the ward MCAs are elected, special seats are filled so that no more than two-thirds of the assembly are of the same gender, together with members of marginalised groups, including persons with disabilities and the youth.