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An open letter to President Ruto ahead of the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit on 29-30 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya

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Delegates arrive for the Africa Heads of State Summit to be held at Nairobi KICC. President William Ruto is set to open the Summit that begins on April 28, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Your Excellency,

We, the Women County Governors in Kenya, write to you, H.E. President William Ruto, with a pressing concern regarding the need to prioritize gender equality within the framework of the International Development Association (IDA), particularly in IDA21. As representatives committed to upholding the values of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion within our country, we believe that addressing systemic inequalities and empowering marginalized demographics, especially women, is paramount for sustainable development. There is, therefore, need to incorporate gender-responsive interventions into investments made in Kenya and across Africa.

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