National AssemblySenate
Basic information > About parliament
Justin Muturi (Male)
Michael Rotich Sialai (Male)
Notes Additional information about the Secretary General, in particular regarding their term.
22 March 2017 -
Current number of members, by sex
Men The number of male parliamentarians who currently hold seats in parliament.
Women The number of female parliamentarians who currently hold seats in parliament.
Historical data for Women
Year Women
Percentage of women Calculated by dividing the current number of women by the current number of members.
21.61% See historical data for this field.
Historical data for Percentage of women
Year Percentage of women
Average age of all members Age at the time of the last election or renewal.
Youngest member (years) Age at the time of the last election or renewal.
Youngest member
John Paul Mwirigi (Male)
Total number of MPs, 45 years of age or younger
104Compare data of this field.
Total number of MPs, 46 years of age or older
Total per sex
Total of male
Total of female
Total per age interval
Number of members, by age
Breakdown of members by age and gender
Totals per gender
Totals per age interval 0 2 43 59 69 127 42 7 0 0
Total <= 45: 104 Total >= 46: 245
Male 0 2 31 47 58 97 32 7 0 0 274
Female 0 0 12 12 11 30 10 0 0 0 75
Percentage of members, by age
Age as last election or renewal
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or youngerCompare data of this field. 0.57% 0.57% 0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or youngerCompare data of this field. 12.89% 9.46% 3.44%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or youngerCompare data of this field. 29.8% 22.92% 6.88%
Reserved seats and quotas
Number of reserved seats, by group
Electoral quota for women Quotas to promote the representation of women in parliament.
Article 97(1)(a) of the Constitution provides for forty-seven women, each elected by registered voters of each county constituting a single member constituency; article 97(1)(a) of the Constitution provides for twelve members nominated by parliamentary political parties according to their proportion of members of The National Assembly to represent special interests, including youth, persons with disabilities and workers; article 100 of the Constitution provides that Parliament shall enact legislation to promote the representation in Parliament of women; persons with disabilities; youth; ethnic and other minorities; and marginalized communities; article 27(8) of the Constitution provides that the State shall take legislative and other measures to implement the principle that not more than two-thirds of the members of elective or appointive bodies shall be of the same gender.
Elections > Historical data on women
Date of independence For countries that become independent after 1940
First woman in parliament
First woman in parliament Year in which first woman entered parliament
Specialized body - Women's caucus
Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA)
(January 2001)
Formal or informal
The caucus is open to male MPs
The caucus is cross-party
KEWOPA was formed in 2001, but registered in October 2007.
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
http://www.kewopa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/KEWOPAStrategic-Plan.pdf
Issues dealt with by the caucus
KEWOPA subscribes to the belief that women -- just like men -- have equal rights to participate in all aspects of the governance of Kenya, and are therefore is committed to ensuring that the country's policy and legislative frameworks redress gender disparities and other injustices that undermine sustainable development.
KEWOPA has in the past achieved a myriad of milestones attributed to its' core functions – legislation, representation, and oversight including:
•	Gender mainstreamed into the 2008 and 2012 Standing Orders of Parliament
•	Advocated and lobbied for the enactment of key family laws, such as, the 2013 Matrimonial Properties Act , the 2014 Marriage Act, and Protection Against Domestic Violence Act
•	Contributed to the drafting of and enactment of the 2010 Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act
•	Developed Gender Responsive Budgeting Guidelines for the Kenyan Parliament
•	Continuously advocated for the Two-Thirds Gender Bill in the 11th and 12th Parliaments that will realise the two thirds principle as is required by the Constitution of Kenya
•	Contributed towards the realisation of other key legislation including: Access to Information Act, Victim Protection Act, Reproductive HealthCare Bill, Food Security Bill
•	Mentored over 500 young women leaders and Women Members of County Assemblies
•	Spearheaded the formation of women caucuses in the counties
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
The caucus has a communication plan
Contact information for the Committee
Harambee Sacco Plaza, 8th Floor
info@kewopa.org
http://www.kewopa.org