Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA Kenya) is engaging with the female leaders and citizens, to enlighten and make them understand their role in the democratic process and also for the women leaders to have the courage to interact with the public and take up poli
As the world marks the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the resilient voices of women in Mt Elgon and Trans Nzoia have exposed the harsh realities they encounter within the challenging realm of politics.
Kenya has tried to bridge the gender divide in appointive and elective positions through legislation such as the two-thirds gender bill now failed several times.
The growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale.
The growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale.
While celebrating 13 years since the promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, Katiba Institute highlighted several achievements, some of which demonstrated a greater involvement of women in pol
Female lawmakers have voiced their concerns about glaring absence of women in key leadership positions within political parties.
Female lawmakers have voiced their concerns about glaring absence of women in key leadership positions within political parties.
Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.
Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.
“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”
“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”