Kitui Woman Representative Stories

Bill seeks Sh5 million fine for organisations with no whistleblower safety units
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

It provides incentives to encourage more people to come forward with information on corruption, fraud, and other criminal activities.

Women MPs want CJ Koome to establish courts dedicated to GBV cases
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 29, 2024

Passaris said that in their meeting with CJKoome, they urged her to ensure that President Ruto allocates Sh1 billion for the creation of the gender-ba...

Bunge La Wananchi defends Senator Abdul Haji over attack by Woman Representative
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 18, 2024

The Bunge La Wananchi officials defended the senator, asserting that his comments were a response to attacks on certain members of the county.

Viral video transforms Somali construction worker's life, sparks outpouring support
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 08, 2024

The video had surpassed one million views, with numerous content creators reacting to and boosting Fatuma's tale.

How Covid-19 pandemic turned into a blessing in disguise for a graduate
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 26, 2024

A reduction in the number of customers saw Pauline spend most of her daytime idle, forcing her to find a hobby in cake baking to keep herself busy.

Wajir County residents unite to fight drug abuse
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 10, 2024

Recognising the crucial role that communities play in tackling the issue, women from various parts of the town have come together to mobilise others a...

Fake fertiliser scandal: The big division that let CS Linturi off the hook
Barack Oduor  |  May 13, 2024

A primary observation by the committee that investigated CS Linturi was that he had no power or authority over the production and distribution of fert...

Mombasa woman cashes in on handmade mats after losing bank teller job
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 21, 2024

Bahati Omar, once a bank teller, has found a source of livelihood in handmade mats and also trains others in the business.

Speaker Ng'ondi speaks out after backlash over 'forced' hug with Muslim woman
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2024

Speaker Kennedy Ng'ondi says events of his November 2022 birthday celebration were "never meant to disparage anyone".

Garissa leaders seek help for sole rescue centre for vulnerable girls
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 14, 2024

The UmmulKheir Girls' Home is the only rescue centre in Garissa for girls vulnerable to retrogressive practices such as FGM and child marriage.

Menstrual hygiene a struggle as Nairobi's water scarcity persists
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 24, 2024

In some of Nairobi's bustling neighbourhoods, women grapple daily with the scarcity of water, but during menstruation, the struggle becomes more acute...

Mombasa MP Zamzam Mohamed calls for youth inclusion in PSC jobs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2024

She advocated for the seamless transition of retiring employees to open up positions for the younger generation.

Esther Passaris heckled at anti-femicide protest
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 27, 2024

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris faced unexpected hostility at a march against femicide on Saturday.

Mombasa Woman Rep Zamzam Mohamed calls for consistent law enforcement
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2023

The Mombasa Woman Representative Zamzam Mohamed is advocating for the stringent enforcement of laws crafted by parliament. Ms. Mohamed expressed conce...

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