women empowerment Stories

Women in Tana River urged to embrace blue economy to improve economic wellbeing
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 17, 2025

The BlueBiz programme is a lifeline for many women in coastal Kenya, particularly in Tana River County, where economic opportunities have been limited...

Haunted by history: Cameroon Women's U17 long struggle against East African teams
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 16, 2025

Cameroon will be haunted by a history that backs the Junior Starlets to deliver another memorable chapter in the story of women's youth football in Ea...

Junior Starlets dominate Uganda to edge closer to FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Amina Wako  |  Mar 16, 2025

Having secured a comfortable 2-0 victory in the first leg in Kampala last weekend, the Kenyan girls only needed to avoid defeat at home to progress to...

Kenya’s Junior Starlets aim to finish off Uganda in U17 World Cup Qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 15, 2025

Kenya's Junior Starlets are set to face Uganda in the second leg of the 2025 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Second Qualifying Round at Nyayo National Stad...

Kenya’s economic growth to be powered by women and diaspora remittances -Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 14, 2025

It says the prospect will be supported by a robust remittance ecosystem from Kenyans living abroad and high female labour force participation, which c...

Elizabeth Andiego’s controversial exit ends Kenya’s dismal World Boxing run
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 13, 2025

Kenya's journey at the 2025 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships came to a bitter end after veteran fighter Elizabeth Andiego suffered a controversi...

Kenya’s woes continue as Chege, Akinyi exit 2025 IBA Women’s World Championships
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 12, 2025

Kenya’s struggles at the 2025 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships deepened as Pauline Chege and Lencer Akinyi suffered Round of 16 eliminations in...

Junior Starlets eye Uganda sweep to edge closer to World Cup
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 12, 2025

The Junior Starlets are determined to wrap up their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Second Qualifying Round campaign in style as they face Uganda in the re...

Kenyan boxer Veronica Mbithe eliminated from world championships after losing light-flyweight bout
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 09, 2025

Mbithe, a KDF corporal who also featured in the 2023 World Championships held in New Delhi, India, lost all three rounds.

Africa U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers first-leg action brings upsets, dominant actions
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 09, 2025

Kenya pulled off an impressive away victory over Uganda in an all-East African duel.

Junior Starlets return home to heroic welcome after 2-0 win against Uganda
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 09, 2025

FKF CEO Harold Ndege hailed the team's impressive performance, assuring them of support throughout the tournament.

Dennis Mwanja hails Kenya Lionesses’ back-to-back HSBC Challenger Series victories as historic
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 09, 2025

The coach commended the Lionesses for composing themselves and taking their chances to win the two matches.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hails Somali women’s role in nation-building
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 09, 2025

The President told the women leaders that elections and security are key priorities for his government and urged them to support him and the governmen...

Superb Kenya Lionesses charge to Challenger Series final after comeback victory over Colombia
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 08, 2025

Lionesses held on to the win to seal their third win in the leg and book a date with South Africa in the final, which will be played at 8:54 pm.

International Women’s Day: African women redefining football on and off the pitch
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 08, 2025

Women across Africa have carved their names into football history, whether as players, referees, administrators, or business leaders. Their influence...

Women struggle for a better future amid economic hardships
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 08, 2025

The National Gender and Equality Commission called on the government and stakeholders to take bold action against persistent gender inequalities.

International Women’s Day: How femicide threatens women’s gains in Kenya
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 08, 2025

A new report on the killing of women in Kenya in January indicated that the problem only seems to be getting worse despite unprecedented media coverag...

UNHCR warns of growing dangers for displaced women amid funding crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Legal aid programmes that used to provide justice to victims have been dismantled, allowing perpetrators to act without consequences.

Kenya strides towards gender parity with notable gains in women's inclusion
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 08, 2025

KNBS says 86 per cent of married women are actively involved in decisions regarding their health, a sign of growing empowerment in women’s healthcare...

International Women's Day 2025: Progress and setbacks in strive for gender parity
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 08, 2025

Experts from different sectors worldwide have warned that a faster, more comprehensive approach is needed to accelerate change.

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