They overcame a lot of hurdles to emerge victorious. For Nigerian women in politics, the road to success in the electoral process is long, expensive and exhausting. From being an aspirant and contestant in the party primaries to becoming a candidate, there is indeed a story to tell. How did the five female lawmakers at…
More women are putting themselves forward for elections more and more, yet their numbers are still far behind those of men since they are still sidelined in decision-making. This story is part of African Women in Media (AWIM)/Luminate Young Women in Politics Media Project
The more insecurity in the nation, the more difficult it is for women in politics. The female gender is often pushed aside when it comes to matters that concern leadership policies and political decisions of the country. The cycle of elections in Nigeria is often accompanied by Violence and loss of lives and properties. The report…
Emotional Intelligence is a tool that plays a pivotal role in building women in politics The story explores how leaders with high emotional intelligence are adept at inspiring and motivating their teams, resolving conflicts, and adapting to change and how this can boost women’s participation in the political scenes. This story is part of the…
Breaking the cultural norms. The story walks us through the biases and norms that affect the way the position of women in a decision-making table is handled in Western Kenya. As the sun slowly descended behind the horizon, the sky transformed into a breathtaking canvas of arranged pink and purple hues. The rays of light…
The elusive two-thirds gender rule The Kenyan National Assembly still fails to meet the Constitutional two-thirds gender requirement for elective and appointive positions. This story explores if the country will be able to attain the two-thirds gender rule with the provisions in the constitution. Over the years women have not been actively and fully taking…
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…
