Millions of users are adopting purple profile pictures or adding purple backgrounds as a bold and emotional stand against gender-based violence and femicide.

The veteran politician was elected by the Diet on 21 October 2025, becoming Japan’s 104th prime minister and marking a milestone moment for a nation long dominated by male leadership

The country has made history as the first in the world where the three highest offices, the President, the Vice President and the Speaker of the National Assembly are all held by women

The event, part of the 28th edition of the Miss Tourism International pageant, brought together contestants from more than forty countries to celebrate beauty, culture, and global friendship

When the history of Kenya’s democracy is told, Ida Betty Anyango Odinga, teacher, activist, businesswoman and matriarch, will stand out as one of the country’s most resilient and influential women

From guiding hikers through trails to trying her hand at modelling and even poetry, Adhiambo Agoro has mastered the art of embracing life’s adventures

When a Nairobi-based coder built a simple tool to help citizens speak up, she never imagined it would land her in a police cell or on the TIME100 Next list

Through education and community engagement, Diana Nayianoi Kimojino is creating safe spaces where young women can reclaim their voices, embrace their identities and build brighter futures

Grace Monica Akech Onyango, born on June 26, 1924, in Sakwa, Nyanza Province, was a trailblazing Kenyan educator and politician whose legacy continues to inspire generations

Purity Wamuyu had long witnessed the struggles between people and wildlife, conflicts that often ended in tragedy for both. Determined to be part of the solution, she set her sights on conservation

From a young girl with a big dream to a successful businesswoman, Sonal had one main goal: to build something lasting and leave her mark on the world

From furthering her studies as an evening student while working and raising a family, Ann Njogu shares her journey, lessons, and the passion that keeps her voice relevant in a changing industry

Most Kenyans know her for her colourful personal life, but today, the ‘Muje’ and ‘Sweet Love’ singer wears a different hat as Homa Bay County brand ambassador

From rural Londiani to world records, Beatrice Chebet is not just chasing gold, she’s carving a legacy, inspiring a generation of Kenyan women to run with power, purpose and pride

Margaret Wambui Kenyatta was a trailblazing Kenyan leader and the daughter of Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta. She was the second Kenyan to serve as Mayor of Nairobi following independence

As the digital world continues to evolve, women in Kenya and beyond are not only shaping the future of tech; they are also actively transforming the entire narrative