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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

ActionAid Kenya continues to advance the Gender Transformative Approach (GTA), a powerful strategy that fosters survivor-centered change at personal, collective, cultural, and structural levels. The organization’s unwavering commitment to economically

ActionAid Kenya actively participated in the 2nd East Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, represented by Lucy Ntongai, Project Coordinator of the Gender Responsive Alternatives to Climate Change project, and Mercy

In Kisumu City’s informal settlement of Nyalenda, ActionAid Kenya, through the Access to Justice and Security project, is transforming lives by championing women’s rights and ensuring survivors of gender-based violence

In Kawere village, located in Southwest Nyakach Ward, Elizabeth Ouko, 40, is a beacon of resilience and determination. Alongside her husband George, 50, she has worked tirelessly to provide for

In Garissa County, cultural heritage runs deep, and the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been prevalent for generations, affecting an alarming 83% (KDHS 2022) of girls in the

In many communities, entrenched patriarchal norms and cultural traditions have long dictated and restricted women’s rights, particularly regarding land and property ownership. Customary laws often prioritize male heirs, limiting women’s

Nancy Beryl remembers the first day of the Feminist Leadership for Organizing Bootcamp organized by Global Platforms Kenya and ActionAid International Kenya. What began as an opportunity for personal growth

For over thirteen years, Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) has been a criminal offense in Kenya. Despite this, the deeply rooted cultural practice continues to pose a significant threat