Soulful takes readers through the coercive process used to persuade girls to undergo FGM, often through false promises
Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) secured their first-ever Cecafa Zonal Qualifiers title after defeating debutants Kenya Police Bullets 1-0 in the final. Senaf Waquma's late goal not only clinched the victory but also earned CBE a spot in the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League group stage, ending a four-year wait for the coveted trophy.
Police Bullets will meet the winner of the second semifinal pitting CBE Women FC and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
As Kenya’s Junior Starlets prepare for their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appearance, head coach Mildred Cheche has called up 35 players to begin intense preparations.
As we mark this very important week and celebrate young people’s achievements thus far, we must remember the critical part of young women’s contributions in the developments, government actions and movement building that we see today.
Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni highlighted Kenya’s commitment to improving infant and young child nutrition through its policies.
Food insecurity exacerbates the vulnerability of women and girls to GBV through a complex interplay of cultural, social, and economic factors.
The findings reveal that sexual harassment in Kenyan newsrooms is widespread, ranging from unwelcome advances and requests for sexual favours to offensive behaviour and the use of sexually explicit language.
The participants, who are all women, further emphasised the importance of creating a strong connection.
In the year under review, the loan portfolio declined further by 4.7 per cent to Sh37.5 billion as of December 2023.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei highlighted several civil societies that have received funding from the American charity between April 2023 and May 2024 but left out one organisation under the office of the First Lady.
The initiative aims to empower youth, women, and people living with disabilities to actively participate in governance and economic development processes.
Thus far, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has directed the police to investigate the discovery and submit its findings within 21 days.
The chairperson of the Manguto women's group, Gladys Patrick, said that since last year, the bank has failed to issue any loans.
Harrison Ochola, Garissa's FAWE coordinator, cited a survey they conducted in 2022, which he said revealed that only about 20 per cent of the girls in the county were educated.
Saving groups or chamas have been a lifeline for many women in Kwale County, allowing them to educate their children, purchase property, and even start businesses.
The Junior Starlets beat Burundi 5-0 on aggregate to book a ticket for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
They volunteer their services to transport survivors, offering immediate and crucial support in times of distress.
There are various challenges, particularly the long periods seafarers spend away from their families, which can deter many women
The growing number of women pursuing farming as an economic activity has been praised for contributing to a shift in thinking towards diversification of livelihoods.