ELGIA Women's Political Participation & Leadership Meeting
Last evening, ELGIA convened the Women's Political Participation & Leadership Meeting at Nairobi Serena Hotel, bringing together women leaders from various sectors to discuss strategies for increased involvement in decision-making processes. Against a backdrop of insightful discussions and a call to action for inclusive governance, participants actively engaged in dialogues aimed at addressing gender disparities in leadership roles. The meeting served as a powerful reminder of the importance of collaboration in ensuring equal opportunities for women of all ages to lead and contribute to societal progress.
In attendance was the PS. of the State Department of Gender and Affirmative Action -Ms.Anne Wang’ombe, Mr.Mark Billera -USAID ADAA, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Governance , Mr.Bert Ubamadu - USAID Acting Mission Director, Hon.Beatrice Elachi - Deputy Chair KEWOPA, Ms.Anne Nderitu - Registrar- ORPP and newly appointed President of LSK - Ms.Faith Odhiambo
ELGIA extends our sincere gratitude to all esteemed guests who participated in the Women's Political Participation & Leadership Meeting last evening. Your presence and active engagement enriched our discussions on crucial topics such as the two-thirds gender rule, barriers to women's leadership, and the promotion of women-centric policies.
Special thanks to the participants for sharing their expertise and insights.
Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusive governance in Kenya. Your contributions have been instrumental in shaping our collective efforts towards a more equitable society.
