UN Women launches new book featuring Kenyan phenomenal women in politics

Earlier today, the UN Women Kenya has launched the 50 Journeys: A book documenting stories of courage and transformation from women political leaders in Kenya.

They mentioned that Increasing women political leadership remains a key to achieving gender equality in Kenya & globally.

The leaders today attended the official launch of the #50Journeys Coffee Book in Nairobi.

Some of the Kenyan women in politics who received the honours include
– Veteran Women Leader and former Member of Parliament Ms. Marere Wa Mwachai

-Kitui county governor, Charity Ngilu

– Bomet County Governor Joyce Laboso

-Nairobi Women Rep Esther Passaris among others

The current state of women leadership particularly in Africa is a manifestation of change and revolution that should be appreciated.

More women feel empowered and have taken up roles and positions of leadership.

Increasing women political leadership remains a key to achieving gender equality in Kenya & globally, @UN_Women Kenya & @AWCFS today launch the 50 Journeys: A book documenting inspirational stories of courage and transformation from women political leaders in Kenya #50Journeys pic.twitter.com/QPqkWGUPFs

— UN Kenya for Equality (@GenderInKenya) February 28, 2019