Born 74 years ago Zipporah Kittony would make her mark in Kenya’s history by supporting women and youth.

Her achievements in promoting women and youth affairs cannot be measured, only seen in her several awards including the Order of the Grand Warrior in 1998 and the American Biographical Institute Women of the Year Award in 1999.

Her 11-year tenure as chairperson of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake, then the largest and most influential women’s organisation in the country, has over time contributed to increased number of women taking up leadership positions.