By Eddah Waithaka The fourth edition of the What Women Want Summit wrapped up Sunday, March 29, after three days of sharp dialogue, bold networking, and raw inspiration—cementing its reputation as one of East Africa’s premier platforms for women’s leadership and empowerment. Organized by PinkE Media in partnership with Johnnie Walker’s #SheWalks platform, this year’s […]
By Eddah Waithaka Dr. Jennifer Riria, the Group CEO of Echo Network Africa, today issued a powerful collective statement from Kenya’s women, condemning rising violence and education system failures while urging national unity and leadership. Speaking on behalf of the Echo Network Africa Foundation, the African Women Leadership Network (Kenya Chapter), and The Democracy Trust […]
By Eddah Waithaka A powerful coalition of education advocates from across Africa is taking direct aim at the financial and cultural roadblocks that prevent millions of girls from receiving a quality education, declaring that well-intentioned policies are failing at the implementation level. The FemNet4GTE Africa Regional Action Workshop officially kicked off, gathering over 20 civil […]
By Eddah Waithaka This International Women’s Day, the film and television industry stands out as a catalyst for gender transformation across Africa. Women are boldly stepping into leadership roles, reshaping narratives, and inspiring a new generation of filmmakers, proving that their voices and visions are essential to the future of storytelling. The MultiChoice Talent Factory […]
By Eddah Waithaka More than 100 women running micro-enterprises under the ROSE Women’s Foundation Programme have benefited from free digital and financial literacy training organized by Diamond Trust Bank (DTB). The event, held at the bank’s headquarters in Nairobi, marked DTB’s celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) and aimed to equip women entrepreneurs from informal […]
By Eddah Waithaka MultiChoice Kenya has clinched multiple accolades at the 2025 Women in Film Awards (WIFA), solidifying its position as a powerhouse in African storytelling. The company’s productions, aired on Maisha Magic and Showmax, swept key categories at the prestigious event, which honors exceptional contributions by women in the film and television industry. Now […]
By Eddah Waithaka Engineer Laban Kiplagat from Kenya’s State Department for Agriculture joined policymakers, researchers, and activists from across Africa today at a two-day forum focused on strengthening the role of women in agriculture. The event, supported by the German government through GIZ, aims to address the critical contributions women make to food systems and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Huawei Kenya hosted the UniTech Talk today to celebrate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS). This dynamic event focused on advancing women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The aim was to create a platform for mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and relationship building among industry professionals and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Women from various rights organizations in Kenya have united with other Kenyans of goodwill to express their unwavering support for the judiciary and to denounce the malicious attempts to undermine it at the highest level. In a press statement shared by the women on 31st of January, the women said, “We are […]
