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May 15, 2017
The government of Kenya launched a strategy to support participation of women in politics

The government of Kenya has launched a strategy aimed at supporting greater participation of women in elective politics. This comes ahead of the two third gender rule bill set to be reintroduced in parliament.

April 18, 2017
Kenya: 10 women seek to make history in governor race

Kenya could get its first female go

April 4, 2017
Hope for change as Kenya court rules one-third of MPs must be women

NAIROBI — Kenyan activists on

January 12, 2017
Kenya's women struggle to end male stranglehold on power

Given that she is deputy speaker in

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Political party financing and equal participation of women in Kenyan electoral politics: A situation overview

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February 11, 2016

Political party financing and equal participation of women in Kenyan electoral politics: A situation overview

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/kenya-rolls-out-new-police-training-guide-to-tackle-rising-sexual-and-digital-gbv-5430536
April 27, 2026
Kenya rolls out new police training guide to tackle rising sexual and digital GBV

President William Ruto last year established and mandated a 42-member task force to recommend solutions to the rising wave of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The move came after cases hit record levels, triggering widespread public outcry.

The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027

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March 30, 2026

The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027

Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.

Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.