A Nairobi
resident has reached out to court to prevent the passing of the the Two Third
gender Rule at the National Parliament if transgenders are not included.
Solomon
Peter Gichira says excluding transgenders would mean minorities suffering
discrimination and contravening of their rights.
‘This
petition is presented on behalf of persons who suffer a gender identity
disorder,’ says Gichira’s petition to the court.
Gichira
wants the transgender community to be constitutionally recognized as a Third
Gender.
He adds
that other jurisdictions from the world like India have recognized this
community as the Third Gender.
The
petitioner says the legal foundation of presenting the issue before court is
based on the legal foundation of equality and protection of dignity.
‘People
with gender identity disorders may be locked out of accessing their rights under
the constitution and reduce potential of engaging in affairs of the
state.National Assembly shall proceed with haste to beat the August 2015
deadline imposed by the court,’ says the petition.
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