State's gender agenda is uplifting women

As we observe International Women’s Day, it can be argued that following the adoption of the new Constitution in 2010, women have played a greater role in national leadership, social and economic development.

There are now more women in political leadership, private firms and entrepreneurial activities than ever before. There is now near-parity between boys and girls in primary educational institutions while the number of female students at tertiary colleges and universities is almost overtaking that of male students.