President Ruto Nominates DP Gachagua’s Sister-In-Law Margaret Karungaru To NGEC
Dr Margaret Karungaru
By Our Correspondent
President William Ruto has nominated Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s sister-in-law Dr. Margaret Karungaru to the National Gender and Equality Commission.
The Head of State made the announcement on Wednesday via a message to Parliament.
“His Excellency the President, in exercise of the powers conferred on him has nominated Dr. Margaret Karungaru for appointment as a member of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC),” National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula noted as he read Ruto’s message to the House.
The nomination of Dr. Karungaru, widow of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua, is subject to Parliamentary approval by the Departmental Committee on Labour within 21 days.
“In this regard, the committee should undertake approval hearings and submit its report within 21 days as provided for in the National Gender and Equality Commission Act,” said Wetangula.
“The law however allows for an extension of this period should need arise. In view of the foregoing, the committee is expected to immediately commence the approval process and notify the nominee and the general public of the time and place for holding the approval hearings.”
Once the hearings are finalised, the committee is expected to table a report on the same before the House on or before April 5, 2023, for further action.
The National Gender and Equality Commission is in charge of promoting gender equality and freedom from discrimination, monitors compliance with the principle of gender equality in all spheres of life, and participates in the development of policies and programmes that promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination.
The National Gender and Equality Commission Act of 2011 also mandates the commission to receive and investigate complaints of gender discrimination and make recommendations to the relevant authorities.
If approved by the National Assembly, Dr Karungaru will serve for a six-year term, joining other commissioners such as Muriithi J. Chomba Munyi, Thomas Okoth Koyier, Caroline Naikena Lentupuru and Chairperson Joyce Mwikali Mutinda.
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