Kenyans on social media have criticised women representatives for their silence over the rising cases of femicide.
Taking to their X accounts, Kenyans have raised concern over the silence of the representatives, with some calling for the scrapping of the position.
So far none of the 47 women reps has spoken on the issue.
“It's time these Women Rep positions be scraped. Why are they silent with the ongoing femicide that's getting out of hand? Women are their own enemies. Shame!” One X user, LilithBlack25, wrote.
Several Kenyans have called on Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris to speak on the issue.
“Kiulizo, Esther Passaris ameongea kweli about everything that has been happening?? Or any other Women Representative??? First Lady ama Dorcas??” another X user, luckyaudreyy asked.
However, women leaders have called for a press conference to discuss the rising cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the country.
The event is slated for Friday at Sarova Panafric.
Article 97 of the Constitution specifies the role of women reps.
The National Assembly's composition is described in the constitution as consisting of 47 female legislators, one from each county.
The position is an affirmative seat intended to increase the representation of women in Parliament to address the large representation gap that existed before the new constitution took effect in 2010.
Civil societies and human rights organizations have openly condemned the rising femicide cases while calling on the government to protect women and girls.
Azimio Leader Raila Odinga has also called out the murder of women, calling it an abnormality.
“It is sad to see a troubling increase in the deaths of African women, leaving a trail of grief for family and friends. The ugly scourge of murder of women is now a national emergency. It is a threat to homeland security,” Raila said.
