In Kenya, the public transportation otherwise known as Matatus represent urban youth culture going by the art and design portrayed. They are decorated with art that tell stories. in a design industry that is dominated by men. 23-year-old Sarah Mumbi popularly known…
On March 8th, UN Women in partnership with UN Global Compact Network Kenya, Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), rang the Opening Bell in Ruiri, Kiambu County in celebration of the International Women’s Day and Gender…
On March 6th, as part of the build up to the International Women’s Day celebrations in Kenya, Nestle Kenya became a signatory to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) joining over 40 companies in Kenya and over 1800 companies globally. The WEPs are a…
The Ministry of Mining has embarked in the development of various enabling regulations to ensure effective operationalization of the new Mining Act 2016. Thus far, 19 Draft Regulations have been developed. Consistent with the need to enhance participation, strengthen accountability…
On Thursday 19 May 2016, UN Women Kenya participated in a panel discussion on secondary impacts on the environment from extractive industries and their conflict or complementarity with country initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.…
UN Women in collaboration with the Joyful Women’s Organization (JoyWo), Turkana County Chapter and the Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) organized a sensitization and awareness raising forum for women, youth and persons with disability (PWD) - led enterprises from Turkana…
While there is mounting evidence on the link between promoting women’s equality and economic empowerment and other development outcomes such as sustainable agricultural and economic growth, democratic governance, and gender issues as inadequately reflected in media programs. In response to…
the STAR, 24th October 2015. First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has launched an ambitious wildlife conservation project within the Amboseli eco-system to empower and educate women engaged in the protection of wildlife.
the STAR, 6th November 2015. Kenya has won the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network award for including women in resource allocation and procurement processes. In a statement on Thursday, Arif Zaman, Executive Director for CBW said the government has been pivotal in…
the STAR, 6th November 2015. Kenya has won the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network award for including women in resource allocation and procurement processes. In a statement on Thursday, Arif Zaman, Executive Director for CBW said the government has been pivotal in…