Being a female pilot is not for the faint of heart. A few narrate their journey and experiences
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By Peter Muiruri
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The life of Grace Haukwa is about conquering mountains, making her an agent of ‘every woman can do it’. She is a model, cultural dancer, producer, artiste manager and devoted mother
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By Ann Veronicah
Mar. 18, 2024
Their delicate job entails making life or death decisions everyday, and they do it with bravery
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By Kirsten Kanja
Mar. 18, 2024
Engineer Florah Kamanja, who has a red belt in Taekwondo is one of the few female engineers in Kenya, who make up 14 per cent of the total number of engineers in the country
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By Jacqueline Mahugu
Mar. 10, 2024
Women have established themselves in every field they get into. Whenever an opportunity presents itself, they give a good account of themselves. One area that women are excelling at is in comedy
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By Ann Veronicah
Mar. 10, 2024
At least 25 women and youth from 24 African countries have undergone digital literacy training facilitated by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
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By Mike Kihaki
Mar. 9, 2024
Art therapy enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship
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By Silas Nyamweya
Mar. 8, 2024
In response to the alarming increase in femicide cases across the country, gender-based-violence activist Dr Sharon Okubo has launched a self-defence programme for women
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By Ann Veronicah
Mar. 2, 2024
Wawira Njiru is the founder and executive director of Food for Education, an organization aimed at eradicating childhood hunger in Africa, one hot and nutritious meal at a time
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By Jacqueline Mahugu
Feb. 19, 2024
At 21 years old, the South-African star Tyla has the world dancing to her hit track, Water
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By Kirsten Kanja
Jan. 9, 2024
This year has seen women win on many fronts, and become trailblazers who not only hold leadership positions but also wield significant influence in various sectors. Here are some who stand out
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By Shirley Genga And Stevens Muendo
Dec. 30, 2023
She is an influencer with a doctor of philosophy degree and works as a civil servant when she’s not making waves on her social media pages
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By Kirsten Kanja
Dec. 9, 2023
The all women team has become a fixture at the annual Rhino Charge, having been at it for 10 years, and now their daughters are joining them
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By Kipsang Joseph
Dec. 3, 2023
Dorothy Caroline Mabunde, a nurse cum research scientist from Butere is on the forefront in giving hope to children living with HIV and Sickle Cell Disease
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By Nathan Ochunge
Dec. 1, 2023
Women are known to have good decision-making and communication skills, just ask Esther Waringa
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By Beryl Ringos
Nov. 26, 2023
Joy Mugambi had a tough upbringing that almost made her lose hope of ever making it in life. But today she is a doctor and a gospel artiste. Here's her story
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By Silas Nyamweya
Nov. 17, 2023
Esther Omam, a Cameroonian human rights defender is among three winners who have been selected as the 2023 Global Pluralism Award recipients
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By Stevens Muendo
Nov. 11, 2023
Currently in Abu Dhabi seeking yet another world title, Kenya’s only female pro fitness champion Evelyn Okinyi Owala shares her journey to the top
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By Ann Veronicah
Nov. 3, 2023
It is my first time performing a three-hander and it has been a fun and challenging experience exploring the absurdity that the play requires
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By Stevens Muendo
Oct. 28, 2023
Equity Group Holdings PLC Group Executive Director Mary Wangari documents her life from grass to grace. Born in Tetu village, now, she sits at the helm of her career
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By Esther Dianah
Oct. 24, 2023
Google Africa Head of Communications and Public Affairs Dorothy Ooko on life and exploring new grounds
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By Kirsten Kanja
Oct. 21, 2023
Milkah Mukami Khagia, a mother of five, wife, and peace moderator emerged Top 8 during the Mrs Universe beauty pageant
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By Ann Veronicah
Oct. 14, 2023
Charlene Chelagat Ruto may be the first daughter, but she doesn’t like the stereotypes associated with a privileged child
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By Peter Muiruri
Oct. 7, 2023
Unlike traditional mental health professionals, Mercy Masiga’s sessions involve engaging clients in various art and play activities, resulting in improved health outcomes for her clients
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By Silas Nyamweya
Oct. 6, 2023
Three-quarters of Babara Omwayi's team are Gen-Z. She believes young people are open to mentorship
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By Maryciana Adema
Oct. 1, 2023
Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, was a social activist known for her work on women's rights, reproductive health and road safety
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By Lolita Bunde
Sep. 27, 2023
Entrepreneur Careen Asamba has become a local sensation with her innovative approach to producing gluten-free flour using a variety of local food crops
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By Silas Nyamweya
Sep. 22, 2023
Paps Wanyugi, 39, wife, and mother of two was once a suicidal teen, now she is a coach transforming her clients into the best version of themselves
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By Shirley Genga
Sep. 16, 2023
"It's all about finding your place and I found mine in VDJ hosting a TV show. When it comes to my career in law, I have found my place in land matters and that is how I do it"
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By Aggrey Karani
Sep. 16, 2023
From teen mum to award-winning actress, Esther Kahuha is a motivation to young women to follow their passion she talks about her acting journey
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By Winnie Makena
Sep. 9, 2023
They balance athletics careers, motherhood and family bonds win international championships, and unite Kenyans amidst economic and political turmoil. This squad needs no introduction
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By Stephen Rutto
Sep. 2, 2023
Dr Sharon Okubo is not your ordinary model. She is a supermodel gracing the world’s most enviable fashion shows
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By Stevens Muendo
Aug. 26, 2023
Caren Wakoli has always wanted to know why we have inequality in life, why others are rich and others poor, and the role leadership play in all this
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By Beldeen Waliaula
Aug. 26, 2023
Dr Dorcas Magai empowers the youth to be in charge of their mental health. Her research on mental health unearthed worrying statistics
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By Silas Nyamweya
Aug. 22, 2023
For those who know Alexandra, fencing is more than just a career. She represented Germany for 15 years before switching her allegiance to her motherland, Kenya
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By Ann Veronicah
Aug. 19, 2023
As a female pilot from a marginalised community, Aysha Morowa has broken stereotypes to become a trailblazer, motivating young girls to pursue their dreams
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By Stevens Muendo
Aug. 12, 2023
Winfred Bwire, known by many as Dida from her role in the hit TV series 'Sultana' talks about her journey with cancer
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By Aggrey Karani
Aug. 5, 2023
Lauren James is the star of the week. She is in great form and is the player to watch at the ongoing Women's World Cup
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By Standard Reporter
Aug. 4, 2023
For Kenyans of a certain age, just hearing the words, “Mateso ya roho, umenivunja moyo…” is enough to bring back a nostalgic flood of memories
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By Jacqueline Mahugu
Jul. 29, 2023
Ann Kariuki started her own tamarind business after quitting employment back in 2018
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By Rosa Agutu
Jul. 25, 2023
Today, many women have come onto the scene and are going toe to toe with the men. Now, the instrumentalist world truly "wouldn't be nothing without a woman or a girl"
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By Jacqueline Mahugu
Jul. 10, 2023
The pain of losing her mother at an early age and later a friend set Ann Njoki on the path to becoming a mortician, to give families what she didn't get, empathy
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By Kirsten Kanja
Jul. 1, 2023