Policy Engagement: KU-WEE Hub holds meeting with ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action
Deliberations centered around utilization of gender data for WEE policy impactNairobi, 20 February, 2023. KU-WEE Hub and the ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action have today held a meeting to strengthen the working relationship between the Hub and the ministry’s state department for gender and affirmative action.During the meeting led by the KU-WEE
Kenya’s on-going drought situation is fuelling gender inequality
Kenya’s on-going drought situation is fuelling gender inequality By Darmi Jattani & Oscar Ochieng for KU-WEE Hub There has been progress in improving gender equality over the past decade in Africa. Yet, climate change, drought and famine threaten to derail the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2 for zero hunger and 5 for gender equality
Empowering women through government supported programmes in Kenya
Empowering women through government supported programmes in Kenya By Raphael Muya, IEA The Government of Kenya take cognizance of the importance of social protection programmes for helping the vulnerable population especially women with the aim of alleviating poverty. Through Women Economic Empowerment strategy 2020-2025 under ministry of Public Service and Gender Affairs , the government
STRENGHTHENING PARTNESRHIPS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: KU-WEE HUB, THARAKA NITHI, B&MGF HOLD CONSULTATIVE MEETING
STRENGHTHENING PARTNESRHIPS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: KU-WEE HUB, THARAKA NITHI, B&MGF HOLD CONSULTATIVE MEETING Governor Muthomi Njuki (third from left) poses with the teams from KU-WEE Hub and the B&MGF. Tharaka Nithi Governor H.E Muthomi Njoki held a consultative meeting with teams from the Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment (KU-WEE) Hub and the Bill and Melinda
Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment (KU-WEE) Hub holds first International Women’s Economic Empowerment Conference
The KU-WEE Hub in collaboration with implementing partners hosted an International Conference from 6th – 8th July 2022 at the International Languages and Culture Centre (ICLC) at Kenyatta University. The broad theme of the conference was ‘’Women Economic Empowerment in the 21st Century: What Works?” The purpose of the Conference was to disseminate current findings of the above-mentioned
We need a comprehensive exit strategy for the youth apprenticeship program in Kenya
We need a comprehensive exit strategy for the youth apprenticeship program in Kenya Access to the job market in related trades remains the most significant concern among beneficiaries By Evans Nyagwara The latest population census in Kenya of 2019 estimated the rate of youth unemployment (ages between 18 and 34 years) at 16 per cent.
The Role of Education in Women’s Political Participation in Kenya
The gender inequity in politics dictates the need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation. Darmi Jattani, Co-Principal Investigator, KU WEE Hub, Gender Responsive Budgeting: Tracking the Effect of Budgets and Public Spending on Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiatives (ku.ac.ke) Governments as well as stakeholders over time have recognized education as the
The first International Women’s Economic Empowerment Conference, 2022
KU–WEE Hub Conference Concept The Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub (KU-WEE Hub) was established through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF) to generate evidence on what works to advance Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya. For more information about the Hub, visit our website here. The KU-WEE Hub in collaboration with
Prof. Judith Waudo
Prof. Judith Waudo for championing the election of KU-WEE Hub to the Global WEE Hub’s steering committee and representing the Hub as a speaker during the launch
Husbands and Boyfriends primary perpetrators of SGBV – Study
Husbands and Boyfriends primary perpetrators of SGBV – Study Majority of survivors reported physical and psychological violence By Evans Nyagwara A pilot study conducted by Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub’s Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) research team has identified Husbands (84.4%) and boyfriends (9.4%) as the biggest perpetrators of the vice. The study
Gender-responsive pedagogy for Technical Vocational Education and Training will enhance Women’s Economic Empowerment
Gender-responsive pedagogy for Technical Vocational Education and Training will enhance Women’s Economic Empowerment By Evans Nyagwara Teachers and school leaders in technical and vocational Education and training (TVET) prepare all learners to the needs of society and decent work. There is need to have an equitable access to education which is context-specific and relevant. Any
There is need to streamline Sexual Gender-Based Violence reporting processes in the Public Transport Sector
By Evans Nyagwara Gender-based violence (SGBV) refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequalities, the abuse of power and harmful norms. It is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening and health and protection issue. These acts can be physical, emotional or verbal.