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The theme for the IWD 2025 campaign is Accelerate Action, emphasising the significance of swiftly and decisively acting to achieve gender equality.
Ednah Kangwana, Chairperson of GWILM, emphasized how deeply ingrained cultural norms continue to hinder women from stepping into leadership roles.
Donya stressed that women must be at the decision-making table with their male counterparts to articulate challenges and improve...
Dr. Belio Kipsang’s remarks affirming students' autonomy in choosing career paths, including STEM, Social Sciences, Arts, and Sports, has sparked mixed reactions.
The debate highlights the challenge of balancing curriculum flexibility with foundational education, as some see optional mathematics as fostering specialization, while others argue it is essential for critical thinking and problem-solving.
The government must strike a balance, ensuring students...
With growing frustration and a looming sense of despair, teachers are now demanding that the government honor its commitments to improving their welfare through structured salary increments and better working conditions.
When teachers struggle financially, it directly impacts classroom performance and student outcomes. A demotivated teacher cannot effectively deliver lessons, and constant financial stress affects their mental health and productivity.
This...
Pioneers and successors of the school are counting achievements realized in academics, extracurricular activities, infrastructure and leadership.
Senior Principal, Dr. Tabitha Mogonchi explains that the birth of the school was a game changer, saying it has empowered the girl-child educationally, demystifying the retrogressive myth that it is only the boy-child entitled to accessing education.
Eighteen students and two teachers have written...
Beyond the physical challenges, stigma and discrimination surrounding menstruation deepen the crisis, leaving many girls feeling isolated and ashamed.
Recent milestones include the construction of a modern pit latrine at Obuya Comprehensive School and the installation of water tanks to ensure access to clean water.
Misori announced an initiative to pair Kenyan schools with those in Ireland, fostering cultural exchange and...
In Form 4, teachers had to raise funds to pay Okoth’s school fees to keep him in school because they believed he was disciplined, hardworking and had a promising future.
Prof. Okoth states that during his A-levels, his love for mathematics, chemistry and biology (his subject combination), grew exponentially. Thanks to his subject teachers.
His tenure as Vice-Chancellor and CEO of...
Rose says no girl should miss school because of her period, and no woman should feel powerless because of societal expectations.
She is the current President of the Rotary Club of Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, a service organization helping communities solve problems.
Her commitment to empowering women through entrepreneurship is reflected in her work with LIRO Global Limited.
Rose Omango’s path...
The Fulbe people in Ashanti - Ghana have a rich cultural heritage and long-standing traditions.
They have established deep connections over centuries, combining their distinct West African identity with the Ashanti culture.
The people have contributed to the dynamic exchange of ideas, goods, and customs in the region.
Their strong sense of community complements the Ashanti people's native practices, creating a captivating...
Eamonn Maguire, Chairman and Founder of BloomBells Charity, highlights how period poverty continues to block the path of countless promising girls in Kenya’s rural regions, preventing them from advancing in their education.
Since the start of the year, the organisation has been actively visiting schools in Tharaka Nithi and Homa Bay counties, providing essential sanitary towels and menstrual health education...
The Kisii workshop focused on training boys and girls from the two primary schools neighbouring the university to empower them with tech skills at a tender age of between 11-14 years as the world is fast evolving technologically.
The children were trained on social media, gaming, voice assistants, Netflix, Spotify, Snapchat filters, online shopping and schoolwork among other topics.
Technology...
