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Will 2015 be a better year for Kenyan women?

#mydressmychoice;millieodhiambo;kenyawomen"On paper, Kenya is one of the best countries to live in - as a woman in Africa. In fact, the Constitution of Kenya protects women to such a level that is better than some of the developed nations. In reality, Kenya is one of the places where the life and welfare of a woman is least respected in Africa."

Paper in this case is the Constitution of Kenya and the person speaking is Kimberly Brown, a female legal consultant based in Nairobi. Kimberly talks fast. Faster than you. She talks so fast she has to hold her chest using her hand to catch her breath.

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