Both men and women have an obligation to end period poverty
When her monthly period comes, 16 year old Jane tears a pillow and picks out pieces of its worn stuffing- an old cloth rug that she uses in place of the sanitary pad she cannot afford. That is just the tip of the iceberg. The worst part is that Jane, has to do menial jobs...
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The Plight of The Kenyan Widow
“Life has been hell. After burying my husband, the in-laws refused to recognize me as their daughter in-law. At some point I became a beggar so as to educate my children but the worst if it all is when my small portion of land was grabbed by my in-laws,” said Karen. In a chilling report...
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Access to Information Act NO.31 of 2016 As Its Relevance to You as a Citizen
The right to access information was first written in the Swedish constitution in 1766. It was introduced to fight against political censorship of public documents and since then many countries including Kenya have adopted it in their constitution. It is also protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights hence access to information is therefore...
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Say No to Gender Based Violence
Constable Silver Kirwa, who was also a driver at the Kiganjo National Police College Main campus was arrested following the report of the order by the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) Nyeri who recommended his immediate arrest. Mr Kirwa was arrested for the offense of defiling a two and half old year...
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The Costly Executions Leaving Families in Pain and Solitude
‘Kijana call your mum tell her this is your last day on earth. You will never see ugali again!’ I could hear the shouts on the phone then suddenly a familiar voice, my son’s voice came through, ‘Mum, am arrested while coming from work. The police say it is my last day. If they kill...
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