UN Women Stories
The fact-finding mission, created by the UN Human Rights Council in October 2023, was tasked with investigating alleged war crimes committed by both t...
Women-led organisations inside Gaza describe how women are boiling discarded food scraps to feed their children, and risking being killed when searchi...
In many rural areas of Kenya, women play a crucial role as the primary breadwinners for their families.
The artistic displays were selected through an open call, resulting in four female artists creating works reflecting on specific themes discussed duri...
The hospital staffer who allegedly vanished two days after Njoki’s body was discovered inside the facility on July 15.
The autopsy was conducted thoroughly in the presence of six pathologists representing various parties, all of whom agreed on the findings.
According to the AfDB, women in Kenya face a significant financing gap that hinders their ability to fully participate in and benefit from the renewab...
As a scholar of sports communication and of women’s football, I suggest that what is left is for the Confederation for African Football (Caf) to consi...
This milestone marks the first licence issued under the current Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leadership, signalling a major step forward in raising...
She was elected Karachuonyo Member of Parliament twice, in 1979 and 1992, at a time when female representation in Parliament was rare.
FIDA-Kenya Chairperson Christine Kungu has expressed concern that the safety of women and girls was overlooked during the unrest, despite increasing r...
The death of Julia Njoki has generated public concern, especially on social media platforms, where some users have alleged that her death was a result...
Julia Njoki’s family claims she was tortured after being detained at Nanyuki Police Station for failing to raise a Sh50,000 bond.
Principal Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Susan Mang'eni told MPs that if the shortfall is not addressed urgently, Kenya could lose th...
For a period of six months, Kudzecha Women Limited Company will handle key public hygiene duties in the border town, including cleaning market areas,...
KEG President Zubeidah Kananu appealed to the government to stop intimidating media houses and allow journalists to operate freely.
At the centre of the discussion was how persistent gender imbalances, especially in employment, access to productive assets, and unpaid care work are...
With access to green skills, women’s productivity in the green economy could triple. This is especially the case in agriculture, energy, manufacturing...
The report shows a sharp increase in cases from 43 per cent in 2022 to 69 per cent, raising concerns over rising abuse targeting women athletes.
Kibera Soccer Women FC stunned favourites Vihiga Queens with a dramatic last-minute winner to lift their first-ever FKF Women’s Cup title, sealing a 1...
Alice Ngitira was awarded at a star-studded event held at London's Royal Festival Hall and attended by Amal and George Clooney, Charlotte Tilbury, Dam...
Kewosa said the protests, which also resulted in deaths, injuries, and property destruction, exposed women and girls to horrific abuses that must neve...
Nominated Senator Mariam Sheikh Omar expressed deep concern over the sharp increase in GBV cases in the county, calling for collective action and an e...
Harambee Starlets fell 1-0 to Tanzania in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship final on Saturday, with an own goal by Enez Mango handing the ho...
Harambee Starlets will take on hosts Tanzania in the final of the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge Cup on Saturday. Both teams are unbeaten and ha...
Nearly 13 million people have been uprooted from their homes in West and Central Africa. The UN Refugee Agency blames migration trends and conflict fo...
Harambee Starlets cruised to a 4-0 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday evening, maintaining their perfect record at the CECAFA Women’s Championship...
Harambee Starlets will be out to extend their winning run at the CECAFA Women’s Championship when they take on South Sudan this afternoon in Dar es Sa...
Mercy Mghanga criticised the limited decision-making space granted to women in beach management units (BMUs), saying they often hold positions in name...
Harambee Starlets assistant coach Godfrey Oduor believes Kenya has what it takes to reach the global stage in women’s football if given the right supp...
