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Elected female leaders hope for Kenyan women- Maendeleo ya Wanawake

From three female governors in 2017 to seven in 2022, women continue to shatter the glass ceiling, although there’s room for more.

By Betty Njeru 5 hrs ago

Elected female leaders hope for Kenyan women- Maendeleo ya Wanawake

Seek redress in court, women groups urge aggrieved politicians

Seek redress in court, women groups urge aggrieved politicians

By Renee Were 1 day ago

Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

By Washington Onyango 3 days ago

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

By Associated Press 4 days ago

How affirmative action is bearing fruits for women

As the dust settles however, it is time to take stock of the gains in these elections, beyond the process. An early winner seems to be the high number of women currently declared successful.

By Caroline Gaita 4 days ago

How affirmative action is bearing fruits for women

More women elected to governor positions in 2022 polls

The proverbial glass ceiling continues to be shattered with more women leaders elected to the governorship positions in 2022, compared to the 2017.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 days ago

More women elected to governor positions in 2022 polls

Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

Millie Odhiambo of ODM won a third term in Suba South with 27,130 votes to Federal Party’s James Akali’s 18,151 votes.

By Standard Team 6 days ago

Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

Culture change needed to address gender bias in Africa's ICT space

A PwC report shows that women currently hold 19 per cent of technology-related jobs at the top 10 global tech companies compared to men who hold 81 per cent

By Doreen Kinja 7 days ago

Culture change needed to address gender bias in Africa's ICT space

Women leaders can help solve challenges of the 21st Century

Women have been known to be resilient, flexible, listening, empathetic as well as courageous in making bold decisions in organisations.

By Rita Kavashe 8 days ago

Women leaders can help solve challenges of the 21st Century

Okot to depart for basketball scholarship in Kentucky, US

National 3x3 women basketball forward Medina Okot said she is enjoying her current form ahead of her departure to study and play in the USA.

By Ernest Ndunda 10 days ago

Okot to depart for basketball scholarship in Kentucky, US

Time for pastoralists to ignore culture and elect women

For these communities to accept women leadership, there needs to be a major cultural shift focusing on communicating the successes of the current women in County Assembly, NA and Senate.

By Fatma Hirsi Mohamed 10 days ago

Time for pastoralists to ignore culture and elect women

Is the 'women agenda' in Kenya a big lie?

Kenya is far from achieving the women agenda, a decade after Constitution 2010. Pace of progress has been hampered by the inadequate implementation of laws

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 11 days ago

Is the 'women agenda' in Kenya a big lie?

Why electing more women to positions of leadership is good for the country

When women find themselves in leadership, they tend to make people their priority paving the way for healthier, stronger and more consensual decisions.

By Dominic Omondi 12 days ago

Why electing more women to positions of leadership is good for the country

Hockey: Kenya edge Ghana to finish ninth at Commonwealth Games

Kenya national women’s hockey team has finished ninth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

By Washington Onyango 12 days ago

Hockey: Kenya edge Ghana to finish ninth at Commonwealth Games

Beach volleyball: Kenya's pair beats Ghana to reach quarters

After a thrilling display against Ghana, Kenya’s women beach volleyball attention has swiftly shifted to today’s quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games.

By Ernest Ndunda 13 days ago

Beach volleyball: Kenya's pair beats Ghana to reach quarters

There's no relenting for Malkia Strikers in Brazil training camp

The national women volleyball team Malkia Strikers know the stakes higher this time round.

By Ernest Ndunda 14 days ago

There's no relenting for Malkia Strikers in Brazil training camp

Hockey: Kenya hockey team loses third match 11-0 to Scotland

Kenya national women’s hockey team lost their third match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Monday afternoon after going down 11-0 to Scotland

By Washington Onyango 17 days ago

Hockey: Kenya hockey team loses third match 11-0 to Scotland

Kenya face Canada today in crucial fixture

National women beach volleyball team will play Canada today in a must-win second match of the Commonwealth Games at Smithfield, in United Kingdom.

By Ernest Ndunda 17 days ago

Kenya face Canada today in crucial fixture

Commonwealth Games: All eyes on national hockey team ahead of New Zealand duel

The national women’s hockey team continued with their preparation ahead of their Commonwealth Games opening match against New Zealand

By Washington Onyango 21 days ago

Commonwealth Games: All eyes on national hockey team ahead of New Zealand duel

I'm not here for a catfight: When female candidates showed unity

Analysts on Tuesday evening argued that issues of women continue to weigh heavily in the political landscape.

By Betty Njeru 26 days ago

I'm not here for a catfight: When female candidates showed unity

Life is a beach for volleyball duo Brackcides and Makokha

Olympians Gaudencia Makokha and Brackcides Agala will once again do duty for the national women beach volleyball team in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK.

By Ernest Ndunda 26 days ago

Life is a beach for volleyball duo Brackcides and Makokha

All systems go for 'Ms President'

The reality show, centred on cultivating women’s leadership, has been airing on the Standard Media Group-owned KTN Home Channel every Thursday evening since June 30.

By Renee Were 1 month ago

All systems go for 'Ms President'

Kenya's Jepchirchir out of world championship marathon with injury

Olympic women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya will miss the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon

By Reuters 1 month ago

Kenya's Jepchirchir out of world championship marathon with injury

Kenyan women to make history with Martha Karua

The Azimio team made history by nominating Martha Karua as the running mate to Raila Odinga. In the days and weeks after, the Martha effect was felt across the country.

By Diana Ngao 1 month ago

Kenyan women to make history with Martha Karua

How next president can protect women more

Every election year, stakeholders and agencies have chronicled incidents where female candidates have either been sexually, physically or verbally assaulted by male rivals and/or their agents.

By Eva Ng’inja-Croft 1 month ago

How next president can protect women more

Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami pledges to restore dignity for women

About four million women in Pakistan’s Karachi are working in factories on a contract basis, devoid of basic rights and necessities.

By Agency 1 month ago

Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami pledges to restore dignity for women

Let US court ruling on abortion enrich debate on weighty issue

While there has been celebration of the decision in many “pro-life” communities, there has also been an outcry against the decision which “pro-choicers” see as attack on women’s rights.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

Let US court ruling on abortion enrich debate on weighty issue

Women firms fight to break glass ceiling

The 'flower girl' tag is holding back women-owned businesses which are going after low-hanging fruits despite support to scale up.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Women firms fight to break glass ceiling

Stanbic splashes Sh6.9b to support women businesses

Stanbic Bank Kenya Chief Executive Charles Mudiwa said the lender was honoured to have had the opportunity to support women through its women's banking solution (DADA).

By Moses Omusolo 1 month ago

Stanbic splashes Sh6.9b to support women businesses

KPA maintain perfect dribble to bag third victory on the trot

Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) maintained their perfect start to the 2022

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

KPA maintain perfect dribble to bag third victory on the trot

Bitok calls on Malkia Strikers to impress in Brazil and Serbia

After a long week of uncertainty, the national women volleyball team Malkia Strikers left yesterday for training sessions in Brazil and Serbia

By Ernest Ndunda 1 month ago

Bitok calls on Malkia Strikers to impress in Brazil and Serbia

Stand out from the crowd in fish leather shoes

A group of 17 women dubbed ‘Obunga Dry Fish Women’ who came together five years ago to start selling fish realised there was more money in fish waste while conserving the environment.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 month ago

Stand out from the crowd in fish leather shoes

Kenya tops in enlisting more women in the maritime sector

Survey by the UN agency for maritime affairs places Kenya and the Comoros women associations at the top. Women seafarers however still make up less than two per cent of the world’s seafarers.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Kenya tops in enlisting more women in the maritime sector

More women now take up leadership positions in firms

Despite a push for equality in jobs, the number of women in top positions remains low. A global report shows that Africa leads the rest of the world in terms of women leadership.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

More women now take up leadership positions in firms

Young vulnerable women benefit from new vocational training

This project provides young adults technical training and access to labour markets, financing, and linkages to other strategic partners.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Young vulnerable women benefit from new vocational training

UNGA designates June 24 as International Day of Women in Diplomacy

The resolve invites all UN member states to observe the day annually in order to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of diplomacy.

By Mwangi Maina 1 month ago

UNGA designates June 24 as International Day of Women in Diplomacy

Let us support girls and young women to pursue engineering

Women often feel less confident about their abilities in STEM subjects even when they perform as well as men in these subjects.

By Judith Waudo 1 month ago

Let us support girls and young women to pursue engineering

Empower women to start and run energy products' enterprises

Gender inequalities are strongly connected to limited access to opportunities. Women face a number of constraints, the immediate one being starting and expanding a business.

By Onyango Rachael 1 month ago

Empower women to start and run energy products' enterprises

Why William Ruto offers better prospects for women than other coalitions

Omanga argues that one of the pivotal issues at the epicentre of the current political discourse apart from the battle of economic models, is the gender agenda.

By Millicent Omanga 1 month ago

Why William Ruto offers better prospects for women than other coalitions

Coach says Kenyans got valuable lessons in Italy

National women beach volleyball head coach Salome Wanjala has said Kenya’s participation in the 2022 World Championships in Rome, Italy

By Ernest Ndunda 2 months ago

Coach says Kenyans got valuable lessons in Italy

Basketball: KPA kick off title defense with win

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) kicked off their title defense on a high note after thrashing Storms 95-48 in their opening Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League match played

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Basketball: KPA kick off title defense with win

How Vihiga Queens won their 4th FKF Women's Premier League title

Vihiga Queens are the 2021-2022 Football Kenya Federation Women Premier League champions.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

How Vihiga Queens won their 4th FKF Women's Premier League title

Improve women's health, gender equality to spur Africa's growth

Economic independence of women is intimately linked to their ability to access healthcare and make informed health decisions.

By Norah Obudho 2 months ago

Improve women's health, gender equality to spur Africa's growth

When setting up girls' empowerment plans, remember the boys

Boys would rather keep quiet about the problems they are going through and that’s why depression is rampant among them.

By Shaline Jeruto 2 months ago

When setting up girls' empowerment plans, remember the boys

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