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In Toghomo sub-location, the once-unshakeable wall of silence surrounding harmful traditions has finally begun to crumble. For years, the lives of women and girls in this part of Pokot Central […]

Forty-five kilometres from Garissa town, the morning sun scorches the plains, turning the earth into a pale furnace. Beneath a sprawling acacia tree, former nomadic women sit cross-legged on a

In a corrugated iron shed in Bura Sub-county, Garissa County, 20 girls aged five to twenty sit on colourful mats, sharing stories of school achievements, resilience, and long-held dreams. Giggles

ActionAid Kenya, with funding from the European Union in Kenya and grant management support from UNFPA Kenya, is scaling up targeted, community-driven interventions to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) through

When Ninni and Teresa arrived at Kilimani village in Isiolo County, a group of young girls was preparing to share how they have been raising awareness on the harmful effects

Persons with disabilities often face social discrimination from an early age. While government policies aim to safeguard their rights, particularly in healthcare and welfare, their potential to live fulfilling, economically

It’s past noon. The sky is clear, and the sun remains high and sharp, despite it being mid-June. The heat presses down steadily, and after a full morning visiting different

The intersection of art and activism has always wielded the power to move hearts and catalyze action. In the arid landscapes of Garissa and Isiolo counties, this potent combination is

As we mark this year’s Day of the African Child, under the theme “Planning for Children’s Rights Progress Since 2010”, we reflect not only on how far we’ve come but

A quiet revolution is taking root in Elang’ata Wuas, Kajiado West, Kajiado County, where women are rising to meet the challenges of climate change. In a region historically reliant on

When we arrived in Iloodokilani, Kajiado County, the sun had already risen over the hills, and the heat was starting to settle in. Despite the intense sunlight, the landscape was

On March 19, 2025, during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69/Beijing +30), a pivotal event titled “Centering Girls’ Agency: Inclusive and Holistic Approaches to Empowerment” was held,