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Kenyan women earn much less than men, reports says

By Mecy Odhiambo and Nasibo Kabale | Jun. 6, 2017

 

Zebib Kavuma UN Women country director Kenya speaks during the signing of the women empowerment principles taken on 15th December 2014. PHOTO:WILBERFORCE OKWIRI

It could take 118 years for men and women to earn equal pay for the same amount of work in Kenya.

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