Norms that bind us: The free woman who walks in chains

Women in Kenya play a critical role in the household and society. Indeed, Kenya has enacted several legislations and has implemented interventions to secure women’s rights and empower them economically. Specifically, Kenya has an enviable affirmative action in education, and has a dedicated public procurement programme, affirmative action funds among other funds and training opportunities to strengthen women entrepreneurs. Pre-covid statistics by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that the gender gap in education is closing.