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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Vote for Change, Vote for Women...

As you vote during the coming elections please remember to vote wisely. Women are development driven, honest and not tainted with corruption. With women, a secure Kenya where all citiz[...]

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Ruth Oniang'o: Articulate, focused and fearless

Articulate, focused and fearless is what sums up the Butere Constituency Party of National Unity (PNU) parliamentary aspirant professor Ruth Khasaya Oniang’o.

Oniang’o of Ford Kenya party, which is an affiliate of PNU, in spi[...]

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Kosgei's long trek to the highest office

The road from a humble begining in the expansive Rift Valley province was tough. Full of potholes, twists and bends.Trying and frustrating from a community steepled in gender restogressive beliefs.

Dr. Sally Kosgei’s long trek to t[...]

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In this month's isssue
Wahu Kaara and the politics of Social justice
From a restaurant waiter to a parliamentary aspirant: The road as traveled by Pollyne Owoko
Standing tall between Balala and Taib
Bringing financial accountability to political office
Peris Chepchumba: A brave fighter
Inviolata?s quest for leadership comes from real-life experiences
Mary Ndinda's bid to take gospel from pulpit to Parliament
A unique local woman in Nyeri civic seat battle field