Weapons and military equipment for army [Courtesy]
The East African Community has been urged to enhance women participation in weapons management.
Speaking at a Regional Centre on Small Arms (Recsa) conference in Nairobi, peace and conflict expert Dr Sellah King’oro cited a history of male dominance and stereotypes against women in security institutions.
“Recsa member states and other stakeholders should enhance the visibility of women professionals.”
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