Mijikenda women Stories

Why Mijikenda are pushing for protection, preservation of ‘hando’ attire
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 24, 2024

Hando, made from cotton fabric, is versatile, and suitable for everyday wear, special occasions, and community ceremonies.

Kenya’s women entrepreneurs face loan crisis amid digital transition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The report attributes the shortfall to the shift from manual to digital loan applications, which disrupted the usual loan processing cycle.

Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

In some countries, political parties voluntarily adopt rules and regulations to promote gender equality and women’s participation.

Somalia's Sadia Nur elected new IGAD Director
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 07, 2024

Sadiya said that the forum was a tool of change and she hopes to inspire Somali women and others in the region to lead boldly.

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...

Kenya launches call centre in Nairobi to support victims of obstetric violence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

The new call centre is seen as a timely intervention to provide immediate help for women experiencing obstetric violence and ensure their cases are do...

Kewopa calls for multi-agency efforts to combat femicide and GBV
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The caucus of female MPs has called for stronger enforcement of existing laws and a national effort to raise awareness.

Report reveals mismatch between pledges and actual women empowerment
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 22, 2024

Kenya has seen a decline in political empowerment, dropping from 75th to 80th place, and has also fallen in educational attainment.

Alarm as Nairobi records most gender-based violence cases nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Human rights organisations continue to pressure the government to adopt a more comprehensive approach to addressing femicide and gender-based violence...

Ministry of Sports responds to claims of mistreatment of Kenya Women’s Amputee football team
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 13, 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports has addressed recent claims that the Kenya Women’s National Amputee Football Team was mist...

Kenya women’s amputee football team finishes fourth at 2024 World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 11, 2024

Kenya’s women’s amputee football team made a strong impression at the 2024 Women's Amputee Football World Cup, finishing fourth in the tournament held...

Climate change is hitting women the hardest. What to do about it – economists
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2024

Climate change policies must address women’s unique challenges. By focusing on improving women’s capabilities – meaning their opportunities – it is po...

CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 ups prize money for African clubs
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 07, 2024

CAF Women’s Champions League kicks off in Morocco this weekend with Sh19.35 Million guaranteed for each team

Ruto directs security agencies to deal firmly with perpetrators of femicide
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2024

The President urged women and all Kenyans to be careful with their interactions with strangers and people that they feel insecure about.

Religious dress guidelines updated in English women’s football after controversy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 30, 2024

The Football Association (FA) has clarified that women in English football are allowed to wear clothing in line with their religious beliefs, followin...

Detectives identify suspects behind gruesome killing of three Eastleigh women
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2024

On Sunday, homicide detectives said they had identified the prime suspect by the name Hashim Dagane Muhumed.

Femicide: Police records reveal at least 97 women killed in three months
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2024

DIG Lagat appealed for information that would lead to the re-arrest of Kware murders suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha,

England skipper praises Kenya’s debut at U17 Women’s World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 30, 2024

gland captain Laila Harbert recalls her team’s memorable clash with Kenya at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, describing...

New book advocates for women's rights and resource protection in Lamu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2024

The BCP is a specialised book published specifically to advocate for the rights of Lamu’s women, promoting sustainable resource management that will b...

Kenya U17 ends World Cup campaign with a memorable win over Mexico
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 24, 2024

Kenya’s U17 women’s football team finished their World Cup debut on a high, securing a 2-1 victory against Mexico in their final group match. Despite...

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