Women, discard bowl-in-hand mentality

The gender-equality debate has trended globally and now it is Kenya’s turn, a late comer at it, to also scratch its head. Like many human rights issues, it has done its rounds at international bodies through conventions and it is now time for implementation. Many countries are fumbling with its implementation process. It is characterised by blame game.

Younger Kenyans may not remember the stir the Beijing conference of 1985 left in its wake. This is one of its products. At least Kenyan ladies did not go to Beijing for nothing. They have something to show for it.