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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


Will it be 12th time lucky for gender rule? All eyes on MPs, again

Nairobi, Feb. 28 -- Women leaders and gender activists have been leading a spirited campaign for the past decade to have the government implement the two-thirds gender rule. The gender dilemma has st... Read More


Not in my school: Vihiga teacher's vow to prevent teen pregnancies, keep girls in school

Nairobi, Jan. 17 -- After finishing her undergraduate studies, Euphresia Rina Ageyo got a job as a secondary school teacher in Vihiga. She took up the job with gusto and looked forward to building he... Read More


Maslaha, a practice condemning GBV survivors to suffering

Nairobi, Jan. 16 -- Maslaha is being blamed for promoting sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Garissa. Under this system, elders and the families of perpetrators and victims negotiate to reach... Read More