Women in Kenya make gains despite long journey ahead

Kitui governor Charity Ngilu (left), Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru (centre), and Bomet governor Joyce Laboso. FILE PHOTOS | NMG

As the world marks the International Women’s Day today, Kenya has an opportunity to reflect on its journey towards gender equality and participation of women in key socio-economic functions.

The country being a patriarchal society, women rights and participation have for many years been confined to the backburner clouded by harmful stereotypes and social segregation.

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