Women told to save, invest for independence

Ushiriki Wema Foundation chairperson Tessie Musalia hands over neonatal incubators donated through their Okoa Malaika programme, to Chuka County Referral Hospital in Tharaka Nithi County, on March 8, 2026. [Andrew Kilonzi, Standard]

Women have been urged to prioritise savings, smart investments and financial literacy as key tools for achieving economic independence, as Kenya joined the world in marking International Women's Day.