National Assembly deputy speaker Gladys Boss Shollei has said the two-thirds gender rule is not about women.
Shollei clarified that the two-thirds gender rule is a human right, a right to equality.
"Many people think two-thirds gender rule is a women's issue. No, it is not about women, it is a human rights issue. Right to equality," Shollei said.
She said it is entrenched in the United Nations Convention on human rights of which Kenya is a signatory.
Shollei spoke during a Consultative forum with women leaders on the constitution amendment bill on the two-thirds gender rule at a Nairobi hotel.
She said 10 years to come, the two-thirds gender rule will be used to bring more men to leadership positions in Parliament.
"The way the country is going, I know 60 per cent of the persons in law school are women, 80 per cent of persons doing PHDs are women, and I have asked the men to please support this. Because we will need it to populate you, people in Parliament because you shall be endangered species, "Shollei said.
The deputy speaker said the State through the constitution is required to ensure the two-thirds gender is adhered to in all elective and appointive positions.
Shollei said the problem of inequity starts with political parties when they fail to give women tickets to run for office.
"ODM did well to stand with Gladys Wanga and gave her a direct ticket despite a lot of opposition. If all our political parties could do that, then we would be very far, " Shollei said.
She said it is important that women are not only elected, but also re-elected in leadership positions.
Shollei said the longevity of women in power is important as it will allow them to make a sufficient change.
