girl child Stories

Gender and Equality Commission launches study to improve girls' education in marginalised regions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

The exercise, which will be undertaken in counties including Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, and Mandera, will focus on enrolment, retention, transition an...

Sh940m for sanitary towels as state ups GBV, FGM and women empowerment funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

The funding boost comes amid a surge in gender-based violence across Kenya, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Wajir girls return to school thanks to cash support programme
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 30, 2025

The statement by the council on the programme states girls who were out of school when it started were receiving Sh9,000 over four payments and in-sch...

Calls for urgent action on teen pregnancies as Kenya marks Day of the Girl
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 11, 2024

A major barrier to girls' education remains the inadequate allocation of sanitary towels. 

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