With the political party nominations almost done and dusted, it is safe to argue that the country is officially on campaign mode. We are headed to the season of madness proper, which, if not properly handled and the rule of law enforced without fear or favour, political thuggery and violence will reign supreme. WON Executive
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That reports on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against girls and women keep coming in constantly, from different parts of the country, at a time when advocacy against the crime is at its peak, is not only frustrating and heartbreaking but also most egregious.WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes at Daily Nation. Read more…
In a recent conversation published in Saturday Nation’s SatMag, Kericho Deputy Governor Lily Ngo’k, who is seeking the county’s top seat, describes challenges women aspiring for mixed-gender elective seats face in elections. Ms Ngo’k, who was appointed to the position following the death of Susan Kikwai in 2020, says she is usually confronted with the
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AGGREY OMBOKI omboki2725@gmail.com A long queue of jerrycans trails several metres out into the sun-kissed plain- that is the Yarqbasadi Water Project in Garba Tula Sub-county, Isiolo County. Tending the jerrycan queue that curves and bends like an unwieldy, disjointed snake are the local women, who usually come here with donkeys for water. The precious, life-sustaining liquid is sold
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By AGGREY OMBOKI omboki27275@gmail.com A plaintive, but distinct welcome awaits visitors to Ms Jane Chepchumba’s home. She is a proud owner of 19 goats at Cheptor Village, Sigor Sub-county, West Pokot County. Ms Chepchumba belongs to the Cheptor Mother to Mother Support Group. She is one of the 314, 213 women out of the 621,241 residents
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