women empowerment Stories
The Uwezo Fund has disbursed Sh2.2 million to 14 groups in Kamukunji, piloting a fully digitised application and repayment system aimed at boosting tr...
Kenya is phasing out funding for merged and dissolved state corporations by mid-2026, limiting budgets mainly to salaries as it restructures agencies...
South Africa’s 2025 G20 Women 20 presidency pushed action on care work, modern slavery, health equity and violence. Delegates agreed on key steps but...
Kenya has adopted the WE Finance Code, a global framework to expand credit for women-led businesses, aiming to close gender financing gaps and support...
Preventing violence against women and children should therefore begin early and continue. Early action can address the root causes and risk factors, i...
Section 34 of the Act allows Parliament to revoke the registration of public forests following a petition.
Despite the defeat, Kenya showed encouraging signs ahead of their return to the continental stage at WAFCON 2026.
While data on women human rights defenders is limited, there is significant evidence that they face similar levels of threat, with attackers including...
The latest report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women, released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence agains...
Globally, one in three women experiences physical and/or sexual violence in her lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner — a stark reminder of the scal...
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious human rights and public health issue.
KEWOPA said many women facing death sentences have histories of domestic abuse and social marginalisation that the legal system often fails to conside...
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States, with close to 80,000 Somali American residents.
From homes to community halls, women like Awrelia are finding their voices and reshaping what the future can look like – for their daughters, their fa...
Bungoma shock Gideon Starlets, Kayole thrash Kisped, Ulinzi return to winning ways as FKF Women’s Premier League weekend delivers drama and chaos.
Among those affected are women in leadership, business, and politics who face deepfakes, coordinated harassment, and gendered disinformation designed...
With form, confidence and league positions all on the line, the FKF Women’s Premier League promises another round of compelling action.
Kenya will face Algeria on Wednesday, November 26 and again on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with both matches set for Blida.
Women subjected to violence face unintended pregnancies, a higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections and experiencing depression, accor...
Earlier, the Lionesses had been pushed to their limits in the semifinals, narrowly defeating regional rivals Uganda 17–10.
Earlier on Saturday, the Lionesses booked their quarter-final slot after overwhelming Ghana 37–0 in their final pool match.
Sharp, disciplined, and confident in possession, Kenya dictated the tempo from the kickoff, with Grace Adhiambo finishing off a smooth attacking seque...
Police continued to dictate proceedings even after the break. Second-half substitute Rebecca Okwaro made it 3–0 in the 72nd minute, and Medina Abubaka...
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy when the body becomes more resistant to insulin, the hormone that helps glucose move from the blood int...
The event marks Kenya’s latest effort to stage major continental competitions as part of preparations for the 2026 World Rugby Challenger Series.
During the meeting, the Fund presented its accomplishments, demonstrating extensive engagement with grassroots communities.
Early detection could prevent thousands of cervical cancer deaths in Kenya, yet most women remain unscreened and at risk due to persistent gaps in hea...
Kenya Police Bullets light up the league with a 9–1 rout, while Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten runs in a tense 1–1 draw.
After years of silence and stigma, women in Somalia’s Bay region are finding healing and dignity through free fistula surgery at Baidoa’s new MSF unit...
Trinity Starlets extended their unbeaten run with a commanding 4-2 victory over Kisped Queens at the Comboni Poly Grounds, a result that propelled the...
