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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

This report, published in 2015 by the International Institute for Electoral Assistance and Democracy  presents findings from a study on political party finan

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This report, published in 2015 by the International Institute for Electoral Assistance and Democracy  presents findings from a study on political party finan

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.

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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.

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Advancing Women's Representation: Insights from Kenyan MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma on Gender Equality

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February 9, 2026

Advancing Women's Representation: Insights from Kenyan MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma on Gender Equality

MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma
MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma
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MP Catherine Muyeka Mumma

April 9, 2015
UN Women: Peace and security specialist

 

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Key Gains and Challenges: A Gender Audit of Kenya's 2013 Election Process

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January 13, 2014

Key Gains and Challenges: A Gender Audit of Kenya's 2013 Election Process

“Every country deserves to have the best possible leader and that means that women have to be given a chance to compete. If they’re never allowed to compete in the electoral process, then the countries are really robbing  themselves of a great deal of talent.” -Madeleine K.

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“Every country deserves to have the best possible leader and that means that women have to be given a chance to compete. If they’re never allowed to compete in the electoral process, then the countries are really robbing  themselves of a great deal of talent.” -Madeleine K.

December 14, 2013
The changing face of women leadership over the decades in Kenya

Sometime in 1974, a woman in her mid thirties made history as Kenya’s first female assistant minister. She had just quit her position as an associate professor at the University of Nairobi to plunge into politics and clinched the Funyula Constituency seat.

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December 5, 2013
They Said Men Would Be Suckling My Breasts for Five Years - Kenyan MP Speaks About 2013 Elections

Kenyan member of parliament Alice Wahome spoke about the violent abuse, harassment and humiliation she has experienced as a female politician at the launch of a report about women's participation in the March 2013 elections.

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