{"id":203279,"date":"2024-07-26T04:12:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T04:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/26\/commission-points-out-constitutional-violations-in-rutos-cabinet-nominations\/"},"modified":"2024-07-26T04:12:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T04:12:51","slug":"commission-points-out-constitutional-violations-in-rutos-cabinet-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/26\/commission-points-out-constitutional-violations-in-rutos-cabinet-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"Commission Points Out Constitutional Violations in Ruto&#8217;s Cabinet Nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-316724\" alt=\"\" width=\"1414\" height=\"882\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ruto.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-316724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ruto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1414\" height=\"882\"  \/>The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has poked holes in the recent cabinet secretary nominations, highlighting non-compliance with the one-third gender rule and insufficient representation of persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, NGEC said it conducted a preliminary review and made key observations. Out of the 21 nominees, 15 are male and 6 are female, resulting in a composition of 17 males and 6 females, including the President and Deputy President.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe current configuration does not adhere to Article 27(8) of the Kenyan Constitution, which mandates that no more than two-thirds of an appointive body should be of the same gender,\u201d<\/em> the commission stated.<\/p>\n<p>NGEC emphasized that the gender composition should not exceed 16 members of the same gender. To meet constitutional requirements, the appointments for the Attorney-General and one additional Cabinet Secretary must include women.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission recommended that one of these female appointees should also be a person with a disability. This adjustment would result in a final composition of 17 males and 8 females, achieving gender parity.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cRegarding representation for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), NGEC noted the absence of nominees from this group. This oversight represents a missed opportunity to fulfill the constitutional mandate of achieving 5 percent representation as stipulated in Article 54(2) of the Constitution,\u201d<\/em> the Commission added.<\/p>\n<p>NGEC acknowledged the nomination of Eric Muriithi Muuga, aged 32, as a positive step towards fulfilling Article 55(b), which mandates youth representation in decision-making processes.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission also recognized efforts to include members from marginalized communities, aligning with Article 56(c) that calls for affirmative action to ensure opportunities for minorities and marginalized groups.<\/p>\n<p>The NGEC strongly urged the appointing authority to ensure the final Cabinet list complies fully with Articles 27, 54, and 55 of the Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission stressed the need for rigorous vetting by the National Assembly to ensure that all nominees meet the stringent requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution, which pertains to leadership and integrity. This rigorous vetting is crucial for upholding principles of equality, non-discrimination, and ethical leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has poked holes in the recent cabinet secretary nominations, highlighting non-compliance with the one-third gender rule and insufficient representation of persons with disabilities. In a statement, NGEC said it conducted a preliminary review and made key observations. 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