Hosted a delegation of the European Union Election Follow-up Mission led by its head, Mr. Ivan Stefaner, in my office at Parliament Buildings.
The meeting sought to review the progress made in enhancing democracy, particularly in the electoral processes to encourage active participation of special interest groups such as youth and women.
I informed the team of the advances made by the country in strengthening the political participation of women and youth citing the need for political parties to review their policies and ensure they give support the vulnerable groups and enable them contribute to the management and running of affairs in the country.
I further encouraged legislators under the affirmative action seats to utilize the opportunity to profile themselves amongst the electorate and seek elective seats in future elections so that more women seeking to rise to positions of power are able to utilize the opportunity.
With the push for a more progressive and effective electoral body amidst the ongoing reconstitution of the polls body IEBC, I encouraged the European Union and its partners to offer more support to the new Commission to ensure they are able to effectively carry out their duties and uphold democracy acknowledging the fact that election in Kenya are emotive with participants yet to acknowledge the winner and loser outcome spiraling division in the country.
I at the same time encouraged Kenya and the EU to adopt Parliamentary Diplomacy to improve its Foreign policy so as to improve its global influence in advancing agenda that is key to improving the livelihoods of its people.
Hon. Gitonga Murugara, Chairman Justice and Legal Affairs Committee was in attendance.