Gender CS Stories

Human rights group demands Cheptumo’s removal as Gender CS, cites harmful views on femicide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

They noted that despite several committee members prompting her to address preventive measures, she focused instead on what women should do to ‘avoid’...

Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo says women killed in Airbnbs were after money
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

According to Cheptumo, femicide is driven by economic dependency.

Watch: MPs vet Gender, Culture and Arts CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo
Dennis Tarus  |  Apr 14, 2025

The Ministry of Gender has been without a CS since the National Assembly Committee on Appointments rejected the nomination of Stella Soi Lang’at in Au...

Pressure mounts on Ruto to appoint Gender CS after five-month delay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Although Stella Soi Lang’at was nominated to replace Jumwa, her nomination was rejected by the National Assembly in August 2024, and no subsequent app...

Why we rejected Gender CS nominee Stella Soi – Committee on Appointments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2024

The committee also criticised Lang'at's inability to adequately address queries concerning the docket.

Stella Soi lists her 29 years in public service as key qualification for Gender docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 04, 2024

Soi highlighted her extensive experience in public service, particularly in the central government.

How I plan to tackle FGM, early marriage issues -Gender CS nominee 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2024

Langat proposed involving men and empowering women more in order to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriages.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.