To tackle the historic marginalization of women in Kenya, the 2010 Constitution
introduced reforms on the gender principle, the quota system, and decentralization to promote
gender equality. Decentralization formed a localized political system that unlocked leadership
positions to previously underprivileged sets of people like women in all the forty-seven
devolved units. Worthy of note is that the elections of 2013 and 2017 had the highest number
of women in Kenyan history both in the legislature and the executive branch; however, most
government institutions did not attain the one-third gender rule, hence violating the
Constitution. Achievement of gender equality in Kenya has been difficult despite efforts of the
government to promote women’s participation in politics through various policy and legal
frameworks due to the prevailing standards of societal norms, financial capability, political
parties’ structures, and gendered violence that have not essentially been changed by these
reforms. This study draws on desk research to scrutinize both qualitative and quantitative data
on the socio-political and economic factors that have contributed to the status quo in the
Kenyan political landscape despite numerous efforts by the government to enhance gender
equality, and subsequently maps out the persistent structural hindrances to women’s inclusion
in politics. The study concludes that the political goodwill of a country is a major contributor
to women’s inclusion in politics. Further, since political parties are the main conduits for
women candidates to emerge, there must be critical reflection about the political parties’ power
dynamics. There should also be concerted efforts by both the state and other stakeholders to
fully implement the statutory instruments that support gender equality.

When more women are empowered to lead, everyone benefits. Decades of studies show women leaders help increase productivity, enhance collaboration, inspire organizational dedication, and improve fairness.

Despite these benefits, only 10% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women. How can businesses create more opportunities for women in leadership spaces using psychological science?

Industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists offer a host of evidence-backed strategies for helping close the gender gap. These include earlier identification of leadership potential, training for men and others already in power to serve as allies, and formal mentoring and sponsorship programs.

“Even in 2023, women still face challenges to their authority and success that are greater than those faced by their male counterparts,” said Alice Eagly, PhD, a professor of psychology emerita at Northwestern University and pioneer in researching women’s leadership. “However, despite these difficulties, women are slowly rising in political leadership and in corporate and educational leadership.”

Educating the girl child leads to every perspective of education that strives at improving the skill and experience of girls. This comprises the general education at schools, colleges, professional education, vocational education, and technical education, etc.

Here know the importance of girl child education in our society. Education is a vital part of a living being, whether it is a boy or a girl. Education assists an individual to be smarter, to learn new things, and to know about the facts across the globe.  

Education is regarded to be the grounds of our community because it is one of the quickest and most efficient methods of encouraging economic growth in any nation. It is perceived to be the important key to terminating poverty and crime towards females.

Kenya, like most African countries, still suffers from chronic low savings rates, primarily attributed to financial illiteracy.

According to a 2021 report by EFG Hermes, Kenya’s savings rate —calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP — was at 13 percent, which is way below Africa’s average of 17 percent.

By contrast, neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania have already crossed the 20 percent mark even though their per capita income is significantly lower.

Today, more than ever, financial education is a core life skill as more households are living from pay cheque-to-pay cheque.