55. Kenya should: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. implement the Constitutional principle of the Political Parties Act, that not more than 2/3rd majority shall belong to the same gender, so as to guarantee equal opportunities in the political spheres, particularly for women; enact a comprehensive equality and non-discrimination law; end traditional practices such as FGM and child marriages by supplementing existing laws that criminalize the said practices with other strategies such as proactive multi-faceted strategies at the national and community levels including inter alia; empowering girls with information, skills and support networks; educate and rally parents and community members; cease the practice of child labour; fast track the Law on Safe Abortion and resolve some of the obstacles impeding the passing of the law by sensitising religious leaders on the consequences of unsafe abortion; finalize the draft Guidelines on Safe Abortion; and comply with the Commission’s State Reporting Guidelines under the Maputo Protocol. Right to Freedom of Expression 56. Kenya should: i. ii. iii. decriminalize defamation by repealing relevant provisions in the Penal Code; expedite the finalization and enactment of the draft Freedom of Information Bill; and take appropriate measures to effectively guarantee the right to freedom of expression, in particular for journalists and human rights defenders. Rights to Freedom of Association and Assembly 57. Kenya should: i. ii. 16 | P a g e provide more information on the above rights during its next Report; take legislative and other measures in order to protect, and promote human rights in conformity with the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, the African Charter, the Kigali Declaration and other