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The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) is a caucus of all women Parliamentarians in Kenya.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ EmpowerHer 2nd Edition is Out! ๐Ÿ”ฅ. This quarterโ€™s KEWOPA newsletter highlights bold stories, grassroots action, and powerful voices shaping Kenya. From #KomeshaDhuluma to a spotlight on Hon. Njeri Maina, legislative wins, and more - this is womenโ€™s leadership in motion. ๐Ÿ“ฅ
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KEWOPA STATEMENT ON THE RISING CASES OF FEMICIDE . #ENDGBV #Womeninpoliticske
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The forum ended with a strong call for more of these trainings across the country. By equipping communities with knowledge and urging support for women leaders, we move closer to building a political culture that is inclusive, fair, and accountable. #womeninpoliticske
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Participants reflected on the legislative framework, the duties of legislators, and the realities women face when seeking or holding leadership positions. They also discussed why affirmative action matters, the place of public participation, and how issues like sexual and
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๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐งโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž?.In Nyeri County, KEWOPA hosted a civic engagement forum themed โ€œPromoting Women in Decision Making and Governance Processes.โ€ The session created space for dialogue
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KEWOPA has come across a video circulating on social media, alleged to be from Kericho County, depicting disturbing scenes of violence during the recent impeachment hearings. We strongly condemn the violence against women leaders and call for accountability, dignity, and
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A key highlight was the Mental Health Awareness session by the Chiromo Hospital Group, which emphasized the importance of recognizing burnout, promoting well-being, and building resilience. The team also reflected on communication efforts and institutional priorities to ensure
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The KEWOPA Secretariat came together to reflect on progress, review policies, strengthen operational processes, enhance communication strategies, and develop an action plan for the coming years. #womeninpoliticske #mentalhealthawareness
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KEWOPA takes note of the events that occurred yesterday involving Hon. @gloria_orwoba within Parliament precincts. KEWOPA notes that all leaders, whether elected or nominated, deserve to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We call upon all the relevant authorities to
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The resolutions reaffirm KEWOPAโ€™s commitment to inclusive governance, womenโ€™s political participation, and gender equality in Kenyaโ€™s democratic journey. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช. #WomenInpoliticske #GenderEquality
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KEWOPA members convened with the Executive Committee for a successful Strategy Meeting to chart the way forward. The deliberations focused on advancing the two-thirds gender principle, amplifying womenโ€™s voices in leadership, strengthening strategic partnerships, and shaping both
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โš–๏ธ On this #KatibaDay, we celebrate the gains of our Constitution โ€” but we also demand action. 15 years on, itโ€™s time to honor the spirit of the Katiba by delivering full equality and ensuring womenโ€™s equal representation in all spheres of leadership.
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๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš–๏ธ Despite progress, women in Kenya are still underrepresented in leadership. True democracy cannot exist when half the population is excluded from decision-making. Realizing the two-thirds gender principle is not optional โ€” it is a constitutional duty.
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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Katiba Day reminds us of the promise of equality. Since 2010, our Constitution has expanded freedoms, strengthened governance & enshrined justice. Yet one key commitment remains unfulfilled โ€” the two-thirds gender rule. #KatibaDay #TwoThirdsGenderRule #EqualityInLeadership
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RT @KEWOPA: ๐Ÿ“ข KEWOPA deliberated on the establishment of the Women Parliamentary Forum on Land Rights, following recent IGAD engagements. Tโ€ฆ.
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Members emphasized the value of drawing on positive aspects of African culture and engaging men in the conversation to ensure reforms succeed. #ClimateResilience #WomensLandRights
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Key issues raised included:.๐Ÿ”น Legal clinics at the grassroots to empower women with knowledge of their land rights. ๐Ÿ”น Closing justice gaps, where powerful actors manipulate court processes to sideline women. ๐Ÿ”น Strengthening inheritance laws to protect widows, orphans &
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๐Ÿ“ข KEWOPA deliberated on the establishment of the Women Parliamentary Forum on Land Rights, following recent IGAD engagements. The Forum seeks to address legislative gaps, set clear objectives, adopt ToRs, and develop an activity plan with proposed focus areas. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ช
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STATEMENT ON THEMATIC MARKETING USING SCHOOL UNIFORMS IN ENTERTAINMENT VENUES. #womeninpolitics #ProtectChildren
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@HonWangari @InteriorKE Hon. Martha sought clarification from the CS on the recent BBC expose on child sexual exploitation, noting the issue was not new and was reported in Mai Mahiu, Kikopei, Sachanguan, and along the Northern Corridor to Congo. She asked if underage children were involved, whether the
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In response to @HonWangari urgent question on child sex trafficking in Mai Mahiu, the CS for @InteriorKE confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with 14 witnesses interviewed and key suspects identified. No arrests have been made yet, but police are tracing missing
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