While abortion is a taboo topic in Kenya, post-abortion care still threatens women’s health even when the law permits

While abortion is a taboo topic in Kenya, post-abortion care still threatens women’s health even when the law permits

Women Collective Kenya official Ms Lilian Maina addressing participants. She explained that many women and girls suffer complications from unsafe abortions due to the continued criminalisation of abortion care under Kenya’s 1963 Penal Code.

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Taita Taveta County government trains fish farmers as blue economy becomes integral to Kenya’s job creation

Taita Taveta County government trains fish farmers as blue economy becomes integral to Kenya’s job creation

AWFBEK Chair Suzanne Njeri revealed that the training is part of a comprehensive two-and-a-half-year project spanning eight counties. The organisation is implementing initiatives that have reached over 200 farmers since June, with the TOT model deepening grassroots impact.

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11,000 delegates descend on Homa Bay town as devolution conference starts

11,000 delegates descend on Homa Bay town as devolution conference starts

Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo said teenage pregnancies was menace which should be tackled by all means. She said women should sensitize their children against engaging in sex to uplift education standards.

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Gender and Equality Commission warns cutbacks in capitation will result in education outcomes decline

Gender and Equality Commission warns cutbacks in capitation will result in education outcomes decline

Rehema Jaldesa accompanied by the Commission’s Vice-Chair Thomas Koiyer and Commissioners, Caroline Lentupuru, Dr Margaret Karungaru, Dr Purity Ngina and Michael Nzomo.

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