Women urge government to boost wealth creation

First Lady Rachel Ruto, Gender PS Ann Wang'ombe, Ida Odinga, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and other leaders during the launch of the Beijing Report to mark International Women's Day at Tom Mboya University, Homa Bay County, on March 8, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard]

Women leaders urged the government to improve wealth creation as Kenya marked this year's International Women's Day on Saturday.

The event, held at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County, saw women leaders highlight poverty as a serious challenge affecting many women across the country.