Kenya: Nairobi Women Have the Lowest Fertility Rate - Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2022

The Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2022 has revealed that women in Nairobi have the lowest fertility rate at 2.6pc. Read more »

Kenya: The Problem With Sexual Reproductive Health in Kenya

The issue of sexual and reproductive health rights in Kenya as in the rest of the East African region remains problematic. Even as countries enact laws and sign international… Read more »

Kenya: Unga Wa Dola Bridging Technology Gap for Gender Equality

Unga wa Dola has announced the completion of an acceleration programme that trains girls on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Read more »

Kenya: Research Reveals Most SME's Are Women, Youth-Owned

A majority of small businesses in Kenya are managed by women and youth, a new report has shown, shining a spotlight on their roles in economic growth. Read more »

Kenya: Top 10 Best Selling Perfumes for Women in Kenya in 2023

Wearing a perfume has many effects. It not only helps you fight body odor but also and largely, helps boost your morale. It is often said, smelling good is one of the nicest… Read more »

Kenya: Uwezo Fund Empowers Women Groups in Kericho

Uwezo fund which is a flagship programme for Vision 2030 that enables women, youth, and Persons with Disabilities to access finances to promote their businesses and enterprises at… Read more »

Kenya: Manufacturers Urged to Promote Gender Equality and Women Workers' Welfare

Manufacturers have been urged to promote gender equality and women workers' welfare in an increasingly competitive world. Read more »

Kenya: Women Hold Peaceful Protest in Nairobi Over MP Kaluma's Alleged Failure to Pay Child's School Fees

A group of women's rights defenders on Thursday held a peaceful protest outside Milimani Law Courts demanding that Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma "pay school fees" for a child he… Read more »

Kenya: Women Using Merry-Go-Round Savings to Access Clean Energy in Mitigating Climate Change

For decades, Women and girls living in the rural areas in the Sub-Sahara Africa face challenges of Lack of access to clean energy and this has affected their health, economic… Read more »

Kenya: Standard Chartered Unveils Sh60mn Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs

Standard Chartered Kenya in partnership with Somo Africa has unveiled a Sh60 million 'Access to Finance Programme' that will support disadvantaged women by giving them access to… Read more »

Kenya: Postpartum Depression - Recovering From Maternal Depression

Mary Wafula wasn't new to motherhood. All was bliss until the 9th month after delivery when she discovered she was three months pregnant. The tune changed thereafter. The news of… Read more »

Kenya: M-PESA Foundation Unveils Sh6 Million Women Empowerment Program

M-PESA Foundation has partnered with the Rose Women's Foundation to unveil a Sh6 million economic empowerment program that will see 150 women entrepreneurs equipped with the right… Read more »

Kenya: More Women in Kenya Are Employed Than Men - Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Report

A recent report by the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) organization shows that 88pc of Kenyan women work in the informal sector. Read more »

Kenya: The Most Powerful Women's Summit Held in Nairobi Dubbed 'What Women Want 2023'

Twenty-eight years after the United Nations' Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action pledged to take the necessary steps to "remove all obstacles to gender equality and the… Read more »

Kenya: Kisii Women Rep, Donya Pleads With Odinga to Call Off Protests, Embrace Dialogue

Kisii Women Representative Dorice Donya Aburi has asked Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga to call off demonstrations and embrace dialogue for the safety of the nation. Read more »

Kenya: MPs Want First Lady's Office Anchored in Law

Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security have urged the Executive Office of the President to initiate a process of anchoring… Read more »

Kenya: M-Pesa, Safaricom Most Brands Loved By Women

M-Pesa and Safaricom are the two most popular brands among women in Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Top 40 Under 40 Women Finalists of 2023 Honoured At Gala Dinner

"Women are the real architects of society" - Harriet Beacher Stowe. Read more »

Kenya: Old Mutual Increases Maternity, Paternity Leaves for Women and Men

Old Mutual Kenya has increased maternity leave for staff to four months to create a conducive working environment and promote gender equality, among other things. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Mama Grace Onyango As a Trailblazer for Women in Political Leadership

President William Ruto has mourned Mama Grace Onyango, the first female mayor of Kisumu and the first woman member of Parliament in Kenya as a trailblazer who opened the door for… Read more »

Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Skills-Based Program for Women Inmates

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has officially launched Carakana program to equip women inmates with various skills including cross stitching. Read more »

Kenya: Women in Leadership Positions in Kenya Below Global Average - Study

Kenya has lost some of its gains in achieving gender parity in top leadership positions, with the number of women in C-suite and board positions going below the global average, a… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Declares Zero Tolerance to Sexual Exploitation of Women in Construction Sites

President William Ruto has declared zero tolerance to sexual exploitation of women working in construction sites. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Triples Women Enterprise Fund to Sh13.5bn

President William Ruto has announced that the government has tripled the resources available under the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) from Sh4.5 billion to Sh13.5 billion as it seeks… Read more »

Kenya: Women to Access Cheaper Loans in New Govt Plan

Women will now access cheaper loans in a new Government plan aimed at advancing financial inclusion in the country. Read more »