While the Tharaka Nithi outreach formed part of the build-up to International Women’s Day, similar commemorations unfolded across the country.
In Kisumu, the Commission’s regional office joined more than one hundred widows alongside civil society organizations and the Siaya Widows Network, reaffirming the importance of protecting women’s land and property rights.
In Nakuru, national celebrations led by Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Hanna Cheptumo brought together government agencies, civil society organizations and citizens to reflect on progress while confronting persistent challenges such as gender based violence and female genital mutilation.
Further along the coast in Kilifi County, leaders and development partners gathered to recognise women’s achievements while renewing commitments to protecting rights and expanding opportunities.
In Kitui County, Governor Julius Malombe led local commemorations attended by county leaders and community members, reaffirming the county government’s commitment to empowering women through education, healthcare and economic development.
Across these gatherings, a consistent message emerged: empowering women is not only a moral imperative but also a national development priority.
