Group of Concerned Kenya Initiative (GCKI) members Florence Mpaayei, Lt-Gen (Rtd) Daniel Opande (chairman), Dr Wilfred Kiboro and Maj-Gen (Rtd)...
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Kudos to female aspirants hitting the bumpy campaign trail
Female candidate illustration.Sydney Kithome | Nation Media Group But this will only happen should the Azimio coalition pick the indefatigable...
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Let’s celebrate community media journalists for their work on SGBV
Journalists march during a peaceful procession to mark World Press Freedom Day in Kisii Town on May 03, 2022. They...
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Ensure safety, security of women candidates during the campaigns
Gender CAS Rachel Shebesh (centre) with Country Representative for UN Women Kenya Anna Mutavati (left) and ex-NGEC commissioner Priscilla Nyokabi...
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Support operators of SGBV shelters, safe spaces
Some of the girls rescued and hosted at the Community Forum for Advanced Sustainable Development - a safe house in...
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Njeri Rugene: No political seat is the preserve of men
Kericho Deputy Governor Lily Ng'ok addresses residents. Photo | Pool In a recent conversation published in Saturday Nation’s SatMag, Kericho...
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How solar-powered pumps are easing water access to Isiolo residents
Women buying water at the Yaqbarsadi Community Water Kiosk on March 19, 2022. Water here is sold for just Sh5...
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West Pokot women reap big from agribusiness amid cattle rustling
By AGGREY OMBOKI omboki27275@gmail.com A plaintive, but distinct welcome awaits visitors to Ms Jane Chepchumba’s home. She is a proud...
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How Naivasha Lake Basin women are leading in securing clean water
Community volunteer scientist Susan Mutoro draws a water sample for testing at Mukungi Kitiri Bridge in Naivasha County. The bridge...
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Time is now for tackling SGBV survivors’ access to justice
Some of the impounded motorbikes at Central police station in this photo taken on March 8, 2022 during a crackdown...
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How Kandara MP broke the political bias
Kandara MP Alice Wahome. The second term MP who is also a lawyer and rights campaigner understands what the fight against...
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Gender and elections: Time to stop electoral violence against women
Winnie Kaburu from Wiper Party leading women leaders from different political parties in addressing journalists at Panafric hotel in Nairobi...
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Time to address all the ills against women, at home and workplace
March 8 will be the International Women’s Day. That is when the global community celebrates and recognises progress made in...
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How mixed farming is changing lives in West Pokot
Ms. Jane Benjamin at her farm in Kaipogh Village, Sigor SubCounty in West Pokot County. Mixed farming in this area,...
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Poverty to green prosperity: Farming transforms families in Pokot, Mandera and Isiolo
By AGGREY OMBOKI omboki2725@gmail.com When the melons began to flower, the women were told to stay away from Jane’s kitchen...
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Let’s make 2022 the year to promote awareness and prevention of SGBV
Chief Administrative Secretary for Gender, Linah Jebii Kilimo, finishes the Iten End Gender Violence Road Race in Elgeyo-Marakwet County on...
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Why we must fix legal loopholes that inhibit the fight against GBV
In Kenya, over 40 per cent of women are likely to face SGBV during their lifetime.File | Nation Media Group...
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No respite for SGBV survivors in search of elusive justice
We walk quietly into the room, cautious not to disrupt the young ones. They sit attentively, their minds immersed into...
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Step up response to HIV and sexuality education to protect girls and women
Dr Madhvi Dalal, a volunteer who distributes reusable sanitary towels to girls from vulnerable pastoral communities speaks to pupils of Mara...
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How HIV-discordant couples can enjoy unprotected sex life
A photo of a couple relaxing. Photo: Dorcas Moraa/WON With sex, the foremost intention of the couple is to experience...
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