Kenya

National Assembly

Political system
Presidential system
Structure of parliament
Bicameral
IPU membership
Yes

Data on women

Information on the current and historical representation of women in the parliament. Consult the 'Elections' tab to see how women have fared in elections or renewals.

Current representation

Women's representation in the current parliament or chamber

Current number of members
348
Women
81
Percentage of women
23.3%

Speaker

No information available

Secretary general

No information available

Data on age at the start of the legislature

Number of members, by age
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male No information available
Female
Total <= 45: - Total >= 46: -
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger
- - -
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger
- - -
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger
- - -

Reserved seats and quotas

There are reserved seats in parliament for certain groups
Yes

Notes:

The 2010 Constitution reserves seats for 47 women, each elected from a single-member county constituency, and for 12 members to be nominated by parliamentary political parties in proportion to their representation in the National Assembly, to represent special interests, including youth, persons with disabilities, and workers.

The Constitution also mandates Parliament to enact legislation promoting the representation of women, persons with disabilities, youth, ethnic and other minorities, and marginalized communities.

Sources: 2010 Constitution, art. 97(1)(b)(c) and 100

Women
47
Electoral quota for women
Yes

Notes: The Constitution requires the State to enact legislative and other measures to ensure that no more than two-thirds of the members of elective or appointive bodies are of the same gender. It also obligates Parliament to pass laws promoting the representation of women, persons with disabilities, youth, ethnic and other minorities, and marginalized communities.

Sources: Constitution, art. 27(8), 97(1)(b), and 100

First woman in parliament

Year of first woman in parliament
1969

First woman speaker

Year of first woman speaker
Not applicable

Notes: No woman has occupied the function of Speaker in the country.

Women’s suffrage

Date of independence
1963

Women's caucus

Women's caucuses or parliamentary groups that bring together women parliamentarians to strengthen cooperation and amplify their voices. For other parliamentary bodies or committees that have a specific mandate to address gender equality matters, see the ‘Specialized body – Gender equality’ tab.

Historical data for IPU membership

Historical data for IPU membership
Year IPU membership
2020-09
List of values for 2020-09
No
2019-04
List of values for 2019-04
No
2018-06
List of values for 2018-06
No