Kenyan women and girls need more than promises

Society must appreciate the contributions of women and girls. [iStockphoto]

Today is International Women's Day. Ideally, this day is set aside by the United Nations to specifically celebrate the remarkable achievements, contributions and resilience of women in various fields across the world. The theme for this year's celebration is "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress' with the main focus being on addressing economic disempowerment.

This year's celebration lays emphasis on the need to 'Inspire Inclusion' for women. Inclusion, per se, is not just about ticking the right boxes or meeting quotas. It is more about recognising that every woman's voice matters, regardless of her background, ethnicity, age, ability, or faith. It's about creating spaces where women thrive, participate in leadership, and actively contribute to society.