Transformative Leadership For Change And Equality
The Gender & Governance Programme in Kenya
"Transforming leadership and governance at all levels in Kenya in order to deliver on poverty reduction, access to basic needs and equality between and among persons."
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By Robert Ombati

When Callen Nyamwange got married to Weldon Kiprotich in 1989, it was not through the ballot box. 19 years later, her cast vote and tribe shredded her marriage, ruined and rendered it hopeles[...]

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Wanjuru: Displaced but living positively with HIV/AIDS

By Mathews Ndanyi

More than 500 women living with HIV/Aids were among the 20,000 people at the Eldoret ASK Showground Camp for internally displaced people (IDPs). Displacement from their homes during the post election violence was like d[...]

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Glimmer of hope: Action Aid’s Support Boosts Kipkelion Women’s Efforts

When the post election violence erupted in Kipkleion district the lives of women in the area was changed for the worst and it will never be the same again. It is as if their world had came down tumbling like a pack of cards as they made frantic efforts[...]

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In this month's isssue
Champions of Peace: Matharu women participate in peace building
From Riches to Rugs: IDPs venture into business for survival
Sworn Enemies Reconcile
Mother and Daughter Traumatized by Police Shooting of Neighbor
North Rift: Women IDPs rebuilding their lives
Post Election Violence: Women Estate Owners still out in the cold