2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Gender Empowerment

Patricia Mativo, 27. She is a PWDs advocate and the Vice Chairperson, United Nations Fund Population Youth Advisory (UNFPA) panel. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Patricia Mativo, a woman of firsts questing to change the narrative 

She finds motivation in people who see her as disabled, instead of differently-abled. Accepting the new condition demanded patience, inclusive change, flexibility, and acceptance. Last year, she was a finalist of the Rhodes Scholarship among the...
Edinah Kangwana, MBS, MHC., a transformational woman leader and governance expert, admiring her Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) Presidential Award which she was accorded last year to recognize her impactful leadership and community service. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Edinah Kangwana, trailblazer transforming lives through mentorship

She is a former banker and county executive with a heart for young people and women. Her life is characterized by a pursuit of transformational leadership from the grassroots upwards. A sought-after speaker who has...
Dr. Walter Okibo, a mental health champion and boy child advocate, delivering his presentation on the issue of Men's Mental Health in today's era. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Men’s Mental Health: Collecting the pieces, redefining gender empowerment

Suicide cases, with mental disorders being a major trigger, are affecting more Kenyan men than women. Things went haywire long ago and need redemption. The role of ensuring one another's mental wellness is on everyone's shoulders. Much...
An e-poster of the 4C Youth Civility Summit which created a conversation with young people and give them a different way to seek solutions. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

Iconic civility experts share nuggets during Youth Civility Summit

If you cannot believe in your potential, borrow in the belief of those who have gone before you and succeeded Dr. Louisa Akaiso. The summit was anchored on the power of conversations and dialogue for...
One of the e-posters by Twani Foundation to introduce the speakers ahead of the event. E-POSTER/Twani Foundation.

Synergy is key to breaking barriers, African women economic summit reveals

The summit aimed to enlighten women entrepreneurs on the need to unite to break barriers. The speakers noted that there is space for everyone; women's empowerment does not mean men's disempowerment. They urged women not to...
Margaret Nzisa, who works at her brother's garage. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.

Breaking Barriers: Nzisa’s journey to becoming a mechanic

She currently works for her brother. She has, over time, become a mechanic. Nzisa urges all women to do any job, without being too choosy. Her dream is to own her garage. Ten years ago, after traveling across...
Participants, organizers, speakers and panelists pose for a group photo after a Women Techmakers event on March 11, 2023 at Kisii University. PHOTO/Paul Isendi, Kisii University (KSU) Media.

Dare to be, Kisii University Women Techmakers resolve

Climaxing the International Women’s Day commemoration, on March 11, 2023, lady students from Kisii University’s different schools held an event to learn more about technology and digital spaces. Planned and hosted by Women Techmakers (WTM),...
Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, during a past event. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Women propagate digital innovations for gender equality

This year’s annual celebration of Women’s Day focused on innovation and technology for gender equality.  Technology ownership and use may help address development and humanitarian concerns, and empower and elevate women.  The United Nations Women commemorated...
Sarah Munyi, President, Youth in Africa, during a past event. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Harness deliberate effort to bridge gender gap in technology

International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide on March 8 every year. It aims to create awareness of multifaceted challenges and discrimination facing women. The theme for 2023 is Innovation and technology for gender equality.  Despite the...
From left: Linet Moruri, co-founder, Gusii Women In Leadership Network (GWILN), Lina Mwakitawa, Jihusishe mobile App developer, Donna Onguti, a counseling psychologist, Dolifine Bwari, nominated Member of the Kisii County Assembly (MCA), Damaris Musembi, an IT specialist, Kisii County, Shairoz Shamji, an award-winning Women and Girls Development champion, and Edinah Nyaboke Kangwana, MBS, MHC, GWILN founder. PHOTO/GWILN.

GWILN: Branch out and be tech-savvy, women told during their day

Let us be the giants for the young ones to stand on and achieve the futureEdinah Kangwana, GWILN Founder. In a high-powered event attended by founders, health practitioners, women advocates, digital gurus, academicians, government officials,...