11 Mar, 25

GrOW-EA Project Drives Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa

GrOW-EA Project Drives Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa By Jejje Muhinde The groundbreaking Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) East Africa initiative, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, has emerged as a driving force for advancing women’s economic empowerment across […]
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10 Mar, 25

Advancing Women’s Economic Power in East Africa

Advancing Women’s Economic Power in East Africa By John Mugisha As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” serves as a powerful call to action for global unity in advancing gender equality. In East Africa, the urgency for transformative change in women’s […]
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10 Mar, 25

Gender Equality: GrOW East Africa Initiative Registers Positive Outcomes

Gender Equality: GrOW East Africa Initiative Registers Positive Outcomes By Joyce Ojanji The Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW)- East Africa initiative has produced desirable outcomes in the quest to advance gender equality in the region. Journalists were told during a press briefing at the end of program workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. The five […]
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07 Mar, 25

East Africa: GrOW Project Advances Gender Equality in Labour Markets

East Africa: GrOW Project Advances Gender Equality in Labour Markets By Gift Briton The Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) East Africa program has been lauded as a catalyst for economic change across the region. As the program culminates in a Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, policymakers, experts and researchers have described it as a […]
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07 Mar, 25

Inclusion of Women in Work Crucial for Development

Inclusion of Women in Work Crucial for Development By Sharon Atieno Women’s economic participation is key to sustainable development—it is not just about equality but a fundamental driver of economic growth and national prosperity. Anne Wang’ombe, Permanent Secretary, Gender and Affirmative Action, Kenyan Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage said in a speech […]
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07 Mar, 25

Gender Responsive Procurement Measures Crucial to Ensure Women’s Access

Gender Responsive Procurement Measures Crucial to Ensure Women’s Access By Sharon Atieno For women to access public procurement opportunities, measures to foster gender responsive procurement are necessary. Prof. Sope Williams, Professor of Public procurement law, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, said virtually during the Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women East Africa (GrOW-EA) end-of-project workshop in […]
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14 Nov, 24

Protecting Precious Cargo: Uganda’s Safe Zones Shielding School Children from Road Crashes

Protecting Precious Cargo: Uganda’s Safe Zones Shielding School Children from Road Crashes By Catherine Nambi The introduction of safe school zones has sparked a transformative wave in road safety, significantly reducing road crashes and ensuring the safety of school-going children and pedestrians. This proactive initiative has addressed the pressing road safety issue and set a […]
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22 Oct, 24

Innovative Ubuntu-Afya Kiosks Transforming Primary Health Care in Kenya

Innovative Ubuntu-Afya Kiosks Transforming Primary Health Care in Kenya By Gift Briton The morning sunlight casts a golden glow over the rocky landscape of Lake Victoria’s Mfangano Island in Homabay County as Siprine Wanjoro walks purposefully towards a community medical centre with her six-week-old baby cradled in her arms like a delicate treasure. As she […]
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25 Sep, 24

Sudan: Need for Intervention as Child, Maternal Deaths Increase

Sudan: Need for Intervention as Child, Maternal Deaths Increase By Sharon Atieno The war between Sudanese forces which broke out in April 2023 is resulting in one of the worst maternal and child health emergencies in the world. With hospitals destroyed pregnant, birthing, and postpartum women, as well as children, are dying from preventable conditions […]
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Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern

Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern By Joyce Ojanji Snake bites have been grouped among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by the World Health Organization (WHO), as they receive little attention despite their devastating impact on communities. Experts have raised concerns that access to care and systemic inequities have made it worse for victims […]
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