County First Ladies roll out new strategy to boost health and gender equality

Principal Secretary for the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action Anne Wangombe, Alamitu Jattani Chairperson County First Ladies Association and First Lady Rachel Ruto during launch of County First Ladies Association strategic plan on gender equality. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Devolved units across the country continue to face significant gaps in maternal and child healthcare, rising gender-based violence, and persistent education inequalities, particularly in underserved regions.

These systemic challenges have left many women, children, and vulnerable communities without sufficient support.