Joe Nyaga officially launched his Presidential Bid on Wednesday with a promise to give women at least 50 per cent of all senior government positions.

Nyaga’s other pledges included ensuring the implementation of the two thirds Gender Rule, consulting on all key matters and fighting corruption.

Parliament failed to pass the law on two occasions last year. On March 29, MPs were given 60 days to do so or risk dissolution.

On April 22, women MPs said they would pass the Bill and lobbied their male counterparts to turn up and vote in their favour.

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