Patriarchal cultures in Kenya have long suppressed women’s voices in decision-making spaces, even in matters specifically affecting women. However, the picture is changing in Marafa, thanks to ActionAid International Kenya’s

Kenya has faced prolonged droughts in recent years, affecting the livelihoods of millions of pastoralists and crop farmers. The community in Kishushe, Taita Taveta County, is among those severely impacted.

In the rural and conservative communities of Kenya, young women often face numerous challenges that leave them feeling voiceless and constrained. Traditionally, their roles have been limited to nurturing their