With the 2027 elections coming up, the question of gender equality is intensifying by the day. This is exemplified with the looming conversation of the scrapping of the woman representative seat.^[2] Article 27(8) of the Constitution mandates that no more than two-thirds of members in elective public bodies be of the same gender.^[3] Additionally, Article 81(b) requires electoral systems to comply with this principle.^[4] Gender equality in this context, refers to the equitable inclusion of women as compared to men in both elective and appointive seats as envisioned in article 27(3).^[5]

 The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (2002), under Article 7(3) provides that the definition of gender in the Rome Statute shall be taken to mean; the two sexes, male and female, within the context of the society.^[2] This provision has elicited many criticisms amongst experts, conservatives and liberals alike. These criticisms include the claim that the provision may cause a heteronormative interpretation of gender in international law. However, there are others who are of the school of thought that the provision cannot be considered narrow due to its acknowledgment of social norms and the presence of other safeguards in the Rome statute. In this paper, I will first provide the history of drafting of Article 7(3), and later on analyse the alleged binary nature of the same provision, and demonstrate that as much as these fears are valid, they are still quelled by the Rome Statute.

The 24th Session of the Kenya Model United Nations (KMUN) Conference, held from March 10th to 14th, 2025, at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi, Gigiri, brought together young leaders from various institutions to engage in dynamic debates and discussions on global affairs, policy-making, and diplomacy.

Excellence in legal advocacy and research was on full display as our students secured multiple top honors at the Wakili wa Watoto Moot Court Competition. Their remarkable performance, intellectual rigor, and mastery of legal argumentation further cement the School of Law’s standing among the best in Kenya and Africa.

The 18th Prize-Giving and Thanksgiving Day at Moi High School Kabarak was more than a celebration—it was a vibrant testament to achievement, faith, and purpose. At the heart of the event stood Kabarak University, a beacon of holistic education where faith and knowledge converge to shape tomorrow's leaders. The occasion was graced by Prof. Henry Kiptiony Kiplangat, PhD, MBS, OGW, who served as the Chief Guest representing Hon. Gideon Moi. His inspiring words painted a compelling vision of academic excellence and spiritual growth.