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Hats off to Kenya's first ever female to command the Air Force

Nairobi, May 3 -- In a historic move, President William Ruto elevated Maj-Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed to the esteemed position of Kenya Air Force Commander. This marks a significant milestone as she become... Read More


'Serikali Saidia': The enduring cry for gender-sensitive floods response

Nairobi, April 28 -- Over the past week, devastating floods have wreaked havoc on towns and estates across the country, displacing hundreds of people and claiming numerous lives. As climate change int... Read More


Let's destigmatise male victims of domestic violence

Nairobi, April 19 -- Men hurt women, women hurt men. With this in mind, the conversation regarding domestic abuse needs to change. For too long, domestic violence against men has been an issue shroude... Read More


Time to confront sexism in adverts and public discourse

Nairobi, March 29 -- The alarming extent of women's objectification in advertisements is deeply troubling. We are bombarded with thousands of such ads daily, with at least one out of every two portray... Read More


Of a broken system that's betraying defilement victims

Nairobi, March 25 -- The defilement of children is a scourge plaguing our nation, with alarming cases emerging daily. Yet, more distressing is the systemic failure of our judicial system to deliver ju... Read More


Walk away from that abusive marriage! There is no shame

Nairobi, March 16 -- During a recent chat with a colleague regarding domestic violence, he said his grandmother never experienced domestic violence at the hands of his grandfather. I wonder how many g... Read More


Witch or no witch, abusing the elderly is not justified

Nairobi, March 1 -- During a recent chat with a friend, we discussed many things, including the winding path of womanhood filled with peaks and valleys. We talked about how from girlhood to elderhood... Read More


Dreaming big: I envision a world of equal chances

Nairobi, Feb. 16 -- Sometimes I daydream about achieving true gender equality. Though we have made great strides, women still trail behind men in key areas like political representation, economic oppo... Read More


Women deserve safety, dignity and freedom - online and off

Nairobi, Feb. 9 -- This week, Kenya lost a son: Charles Ouda 'Charlie', a star actor. His contribution to Kenya's film industry can't be ignored. His loss leaves a huge gap, including in the feminist ... Read More