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Men champions of Nguruman: Advancing women's leadership in Kajiado County

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Men champions of Nguruman: Advancing women's leadership in Kajiado County

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In the remote yet strikingly beautiful Nguruman Escarpment of Kajiado County, Kenya, a transformative initiative is unfolding. Here, in a traditionally patriarchal Maasai community, a group of men—known as the Men Champions—has become crucial allies in the fight for gender equality in leadership. These men are part of a broader effort to challenge deep-seated cultural barriers, offering crucial support for women seeking political leadership in a county where progress has been slow.

In the remote yet strikingly beautiful Nguruman Escarpment of Kajiado County, Kenya, a transformative initiative is unfolding. Here, in a traditionally patriarchal Maasai community, a group of men—known as the Men Champions—has become crucial allies in the fight for gender equality in leadership. These men are part of a broader effort to challenge deep-seated cultural barriers, offering crucial support for women seeking political leadership in a county where progress has been slow.

Unfulfilled promise: Why we must act on gender equality in Kenyan politics

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September 23, 2024

Unfulfilled promise: Why we must act on gender equality in Kenyan politics

What you need to know:

•The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled.

What you need to know:

•The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled.

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Millie Odhiambo to women: Shadow leaders in political seats you wish to hold

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Millie Odhiambo to women: Shadow leaders in political seats you wish to hold

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Women aspiring to contest for various political seats in the country have been advised to shadow leaders holding similar positions for mentorship.

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo said this will protect them from campaigns and election shocks.

Women aspiring to contest for various political seats in the country have been advised to shadow leaders holding similar positions for mentorship.

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo said this will protect them from campaigns and election shocks.

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Women increasingly fanning political violence through social media - PAA

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Women increasingly fanning political violence through social media - PAA

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Online violence perpetrated by women at the Coast has increased and many are ignorant of the dangers, Pamoja African Alliance party has said.

The party's women leaders said violence on social media platforms is a trigger to political violence and could plunge the country in chaos.

Online violence perpetrated by women at the Coast has increased and many are ignorant of the dangers, Pamoja African Alliance party has said.

The party's women leaders said violence on social media platforms is a trigger to political violence and could plunge the country in chaos.

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IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics

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IEBC urges donor organisations to support women's engagements in politics

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We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.

Marjan said despite the fact that several women emerged victorious and took over various elective positions across the country in the 2022 general elections, the trajectory was dismal hence the need to sensitise them on electoral processes with an intent of boosting the numbers in 2027 polls.

We are proud as a country since there has been growth in terms of women's participation in politics, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has said.

Marjan said despite the fact that several women emerged victorious and took over various elective positions across the country in the 2022 general elections, the trajectory was dismal hence the need to sensitise them on electoral processes with an intent of boosting the numbers in 2027 polls.

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