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What would society be without unpaid care?

The value of domestic and unpaid care work lies in its recognition and appreciation as a valuable contributor to everyday life. However, this work is often discounted through the patriarchal lens of value and work. In fact, it's the very definition as work that is not really regarded as such, is an...

Gender equality should be the new social norm

It baffles me to think that despite being an egalitarian, I excused a grave form of injustice to women- heavy and unequal unpaid care and domestic work which is disproportionately a women’s responsibility. I am an advocate, not only by being admitted to practice law in Kenya but because of my inner...

The lack civil identity documents as an obstacle to the fight against poverty and inequality

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Women small scale farmers in Kenya are the backbone of Agricultural Production. Photo by Eyeris Communication.

Are we redefining the obvious? Maybe let’s just use the tools we have!

It was not a particularly brilliant day, but the sun was out just enough to stir the gloom of a cloudy day in Sagana, Kenya. Oxfam in Kenya and the Institute for Public Finance-Kenya had invited about thirty women from across the country to attend a training on the budget-making process and gender-...

Jalinga Nyakaa sitted inside at her hut.

Tribulations Of The Aged Female In The Turkana Drought

Reverence for the elders is the one thing that you expect to find in any corner of the African continent; and such is the case of elders in the Turkana community that form a vital structure for decision making on any issues affecting the community. However, there is a gender imbalance as women are...