Women & girls of African descent continue to face multiple forms of discrimination. Greater efforts are needed to empower them & protect their rights. Friday is the first-ever International Day of Women & Girls of African Descent. un.org/en/observances…

Before leaving Kenya, I delivered a high-level opportunity lecture to senior officers attending Course No. 28 (2025-2026) at the National Defence College (NDC) in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. I have discussed the three historical missions and four ideological principles of the NRM

🩸 I bleed 🩸 You bleed 🩸 We bleed 🩸 They bleed When something is this common, we need to be able to talk about it without fear or shame. It’s time to break the stigma around periods and speak openly about #menstruation.

Today we remember Lucy Stone, born #OnThisDay in 1818. She was a suffragist who spoke out for women's rights and against slavery at a time when women were discouraged and prevented from public speaking. Her legacy lives on #ForAllWomenAndGirls. #LucyStone

🌸 Why is the Media Silent on Menopause? This week, I have the opportunity to contribute to a powerful and long-overdue conversation on the media’s role in shaping narratives around menopause in Kenya. 🗞️ Despite affecting half the population at some point in their lives,

❌ Stop telling women how to be ✅ Start listening to women

⚠️ Violence against women is a global emergency. Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. #ForAllWomenAndGirls, the world must prevent violence and hold perpetrators accountable. Learn more: unwo.men/kLGm50WUt41 #GlobalGoals

Are you a feminist?

#Intersex people, born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female bodies, often face harmful medically unnecessary interventions without consent, as well as discrimination, stigma, and even violence around the world. At #HRC60,

Progress on gender equality has been slow & uneven. No nation has achieved full equality for women & girls. Let's be clear: equal rights & opportunities are not partisan issues. Leaders must speak out, act & deliver the equality our world so sorely needs.

Female Track Athlete of the Year nominee ✨ Repost to vote for Faith Kipyegon, EGH🇰🇪 🇰🇪 in the #AthleticsAwards. Voting closes on Sunday 19 October at 11:59 PM CEST.

The popular version of the Kenya Foreign Policy is now available. Learn how Kenya engages with the world through diplomacy, trade, and partnerships. 🔗 Scan here to download: #ForeignPolicyMashinaniKE

BABA #RailaOdinga Rest in Eternal Peace 🙏🏽

The King is dead, but long live the crown. ~ Winnie Odinga. #RIPRailaOdinga #RailaTheEnigma #RIPBaba

The African Lion’s roar remains loud! Even in the silent grave! The Legend never dies! Fare thee well Baba🕊️ #RailaOdinga #RailaLegacy #RailaTheEnigma

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has helped transform children’s lives around the world. However, the world continues to fail millions. This #WorldChildrensDay, we’re calling on leaders to protect the rights of every child. unicef.link/3WhdpWQ

Violence at home is never “private”. Violence from an intimate partner is the most common form - often endured in silence. This is preventable. ❤️‍🩹 Believe survivors 💞 Connect them to services 👦 Teach boys respect and equality 🏥 Provide survivor-centred services

When someone demands sexual favours or images in exchange for safety, opportunities or silence, that’s sextortion. #ODPPAgainstGBV #16DaysOfActivism #EndDigitalViolence #HakiNaUsawa

Violence against women takes many forms, incl.: 🫸🏽 Intimate partner violence 🫸🏽 Sexual violence 🫸🏽 Psychological violence 🫸🏽 Female genital mutilation 🫸🏽 Forced & early marriage 🫸🏽 Femicide 🫸🏽 Trafficking #EndViolence against women & girls! bit.ly/4pdDNxn #NoExcuse

More than 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM has no health benefits and harms girls and women in many ways. Across communities, governments, schools and the health sector, collaboration is needed to #EndFGM incl.: 🗒️