Nashipai was enjoying a peaceful evening at home during the December holidays, happy, content, and unaware of the ordeal that awaited her. Knowing how vocal her mother was against FGM/C, she had no sense of worry or doubt that she would fall victim to a practice that had ruined so many lives. Suddenly, she heard … Read more
For years, intellectually challenged women and girls in Kenya have faced systemic discrimination, not just from society but also from the very laws meant to protect them. Until 2024, Section 146 of the Penal Code and Section 125(2) of the Evidence Act referred to intellectually challenged individuals using derogatory terms such as “idiots” and “imbeciles” … Read more
Brief Description Participatory gender-responsive budgeting and community scorecards provide women, including those with disabilities, platforms to present their collective interests to policymakers, influence more inclusive budgetary allocation and improve service delivery in Kwale County, Kenya. Problems and Purpose Kwale County is among the poorest and most marginalized counties in Kenya, with a poverty rate of … Read more
Press StatementFor Immediate ReleaseBroken System, Broken Lives: Kenya’s Failed Response to Femicide Over the past couple of months there has been a disturbing surge in femicide cases in Kenya, with no end in sight. News reports are filled with stories of young women whose lives were tragically cut short. This month alone, we have witnessed … Read more