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Faith Wekesa

Don't shut down social media; promote its responsible use

The recent shutdown of X in Tanzania following the deportation and detentions of Kenyan activists stirred up the conversation around social media management and regulation.

Don't shut down social media; promote its responsible use

Kibra magistrate gave Mwangi and Kenyans the wrong advice

Kibra magistrate gave Mwangi and Kenyans the wrong advice

Why doing PR for politicians is one of the most difficult jobs

Why doing PR for politicians is one of the most difficult jobs

Why Kenya's working class is a step away from abject poverty

Why Kenya's working class is a step away from abject poverty

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

The National Policy on Gender and Development (2019) provides for equal opportunities for men and women, leveling the playing field that for long disadvantaged girls and women.

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

Politically, the Gen Zs are clear about their convictions and cannot be cowed from speaking up and calling out what they find mediocre

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Address by several female MPs in defence of Kihika who has been away from duty for a considerable period for maternity related issues couldn’t have been more ill-timed.

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being a woman is tough. But being a woman married to a public figure is a different kind of burden altogether. Whether it’s the First Lady, a pastor’s wife, or the spouse of a local celebrity.

By 2 months ago

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

The National Policy on Gender and Development (2019) provides for equal opportunities for men and women, leveling the playing field that for long disadvantaged girls and women.

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

Politically, the Gen Zs are clear about their convictions and cannot be cowed from speaking up and calling out what they find mediocre

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Address by several female MPs in defence of Kihika who has been away from duty for a considerable period for maternity related issues couldn’t have been more ill-timed.

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being a woman is tough. But being a woman married to a public figure is a different kind of burden altogether. Whether it’s the First Lady, a pastor’s wife, or the spouse of a local celebrity.

By 2 months ago

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

The National Policy on Gender and Development (2019) provides for equal opportunities for men and women, leveling the playing field that for long disadvantaged girls and women.

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

Politically, the Gen Zs are clear about their convictions and cannot be cowed from speaking up and calling out what they find mediocre

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Address by several female MPs in defence of Kihika who has been away from duty for a considerable period for maternity related issues couldn’t have been more ill-timed.

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being a woman is tough. But being a woman married to a public figure is a different kind of burden altogether. Whether it’s the First Lady, a pastor’s wife, or the spouse of a local celebrity.

By 2 months ago

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Address by several female MPs in defence of Kihika who has been away from duty for a considerable period for maternity related issues couldn't have been more ill-timed.

By Faith Wekesa 1 month ago

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being a woman is tough. But being a woman married to a public figure is a different kind of burden altogether. Whether it's the First Lady, a pastor's wife, or the spouse of a local celebrity.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Time to join hands to protect environment

Yet, this is not just a Kenyan problem. Destruction of forests and the resultant spread of deserts is an issue of global importance.

By Kinya Kimotho 7 years ago

Time to join hands to protect environment

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