by Neema Mujesia | Jan 19, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
In a display of solidarity and concern, a group of women leaders in Kenya called for immediate action against the escalating tide of femicide cases. Led by the Women’s Rights Advisor to the President, Harriet Chiggai, and National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys...
by David Indeje | Jan 19, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Maryanne W. Waweru Mary Mwendwa is an award-winning investigative journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. With a career spanning over 18 years, Mary’s work has been published in various local, regional, and international traditional media outlets. With the rising age...
by David Indeje | Jan 19, 2024 | Gender
By Maryanne W. Waweru 29-year-old Scarlet—her preferred name—is a queer woman based in Nairobi. A passionate social media user, she uses different platforms to express herself, network, earn an income, and engage in advocacy activities. Social media has been...
by David Indeje | Jan 19, 2024 | Gender, Highlights
By Maryanne W. Waweru When Doreen Moraa Moracha went public with her journey as a young woman living with HIV in 2015, she committed herself to creating awareness and spreading positivity about the disease. It has since been a steadfast and fruitful eight-year journey...
by David Indeje | Jan 17, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Maryanne W. Waweru Wanjiku Thiga, 32, is a communications and development consultant who vied for the Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in Theta Ward, Juja Constituency, Kiambu County, in Kenya’s 2022 general election. One of the strategies that Wanjiku employed...
by David Indeje | Jan 16, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier Yes, cybersecurity is gendered, just like so many other aspects of life! While the gender aspect has been dismissed and ignored in cybersecurity discussions for a long time, it has become apparent that structural and social norms affect the place of...