Nigeria’s February 25th 2023 election witnessed moneybags as well as political violence discouraging a lot of women from active participation in politics despite their voting strength. In this report, Olufisoye Adenitan writes on the low number of women in parliaments and victimisation in politics in Ondo state. Elegantly dressed in a golden-coloured lace gown with…
Women with disability in political leadership Previously Kenya and Africa were a patriarchal societies and this narrative is soon changing with the number of women occupying National political leadership positions this is a journey that is still a work in progress with Kenya yet to realize 2/3rd gender rule. WOMEN WITHOUT DISABILITY IN POLITICAL ELECTIVE…
It was a chilly morning in Mombasa County, the sun was just rising. The warm ocean breeze caressed the senses as an enchanting sight of a rainy night unfolded. This was a comforting embrace. My phone kept ringing. It was Dennis Mwangi, Fatma Bakari’s Communications assistant. My appointment was guaranteed, in 10 Minutes I was…
Patriarchal beliefs of male, heterosexual dominance and the devaluation of girls and women lie at the root of gender-based leadership. Patriarchy is a structural force that influences power relations affecting women politicians in Bungoma. In this report, Ridah Chebet examines how gender dominance discourages women from political participation, with the report throwing up likely solutions….
Dr Maimuna Babangida explores how biased media coverage contributes to the under-representation of women in Northern Nigeria politics. The media is a vital instrument of social control. It controls voter perception of contestants and has often led to the marginalisation of women in political scenes. This story is part of the African Women…
Rukayat Shittu is a 27-year-old woman and a member of the 10th Kwara State House of Assembly. Representing Owode/Onire constituency in the Asa Local Government Area of the state, Shittu said her interest in politics was dated back to her secondary school days. But typical of every Nigerian woman, she did not initially know how…
Perseverance in the face of adversity: Young woman vies for a political seat in Nairobi’s Kibera slums for the fourth time. This story walks us through the journey of one woman who despite facing defeat three times in her pursuit of a political seat, remains undeterred and steadfast in her efforts to bring positive change…
Mercy Kibe explores how gender discrimination is still a major obstacle women face to get into political seats. Women are still marginalized from political and public life. Though women are putting themselves forward for elections more and more, their numbers are still far behind as they face structural, socioeconomic, institutional and cultural barriers. This story…
From Cradle to Capitol! “They say women are the weaker sex, and culturally that we are supposed to be in the kitchen ” Favor Anietie Udofia, a senior girl prefect at the Nigerian Christian Institute, a private school in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria, is 16 years old. She knows that the society she is growing…
In Nigeria’s political landscape, young women aspiring to make their mark face numerous challenges, ranging from cultural biases to limited resources and gender-based discrimination. However, despite these challenges, they are pushing boundaries, defying stereotypes, and making strides towards achieving their political ambitions. In this Story, Lois Abba Sambo delved into the challenges women face in…
More power to women! Women make up half of the world’s population and yet they are still largely excluded from politics and decision-making power, According to the 2021 IPU report, women in Africa are still given less motivation to participate in political activities due to several factors among which culture and religion play a top role….
‘Fixing’, young Kenyan women’s political challenges, one spa visit at a time Badili Africa is a social advocacy organisation that empowers women to take on leadership roles in their respective institutions through their political spas and glam sessions. Several young women took to the ballot in the 2022 Kenya general election and left with lessons…
