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How climate-smart farming has revolutionised women's lives in three counties

Nairobi, April 24 -- When an agriculture project kicked off in three counties in July 2020, little did people know the profound impact it would have on their lives. The initiative, which seemed like a... Read More


0ver 10,000 women killed as Gaza conflict rages, UN Women

Nairobi, April 20 -- The UN Women has lifted the lid on the horrifying effects that the ongoing war in Gaza is having on women and girls. A series of gender alerts produced by the agency provides an a... Read More


One year on: Sudanese women's resilience amid civil war's brutality

Nairobi, April 16 -- It's been a year since the civil war erupted in Sudan, leaving a trail of devastation, particularly for the nation's women and girls. Amidst the chaos, their stories of resilience... Read More


Inside drive to improve menstrual health of low-income earners

Nairobi, March 28 -- An initiative to improve menstrual health and hygiene practices for low-income women in Kenya has been launched by Huru International and USAID. It targets 22,500 women in garmen... Read More


'Practice culture and religion': why Gambia MPs want FGM re-legalised

Nairobi, March 26 -- Women and girls in Gambia could be staring at the re-introduction of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country if their lawmakers' plans come to pass. The West African count... Read More


'Practise culture and religion': why Gambia MPs want FGM re-legalised

Nairobi, March 26 -- Women and girls in Gambia could be staring at the re-introduction of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country if their lawmakers' plans come to pass. The West African count... Read More


When Bukusu elders said no to my political ambition

Nairobi, March 20 -- Shortly before the 2013 General Election, was set to be unveiled as the running mate of Kenneth Lusaka, a frontrunner in the Bungoma County gubernatorial race. She was elated, as ... Read More


Domitila Chesang': Why I abandoned teaching to rescue girls from FGM

Nairobi, March 19 -- At the age of 11, Domitila Chesang', a curious young girl managed to sneak to a female genital mutilation (FGM) ceremony that was going on in her home village. While such ceremon... Read More


Nation reporter honoured by State for climate change advocacy

Nairobi, March 8 -- The government has recognised Nation reporter Moraa Obiria for her great effort in climate change advocacy. Ms Obiria has received the Trailblazer Award, which is sponsored by the... Read More


Peace ambassadors: Bungoma women's group leads efforts against violence

Nairobi, March 2 -- Catherine Naliaka from Kabuchai, Bungoma, vividly recalls how she was severely beaten by her husband in December 2022 just a few days before Christmas festivities. Her husband, sh... Read More