Topic - African Women And Child Feature Service In Kenya

Africa: Fathering a child does not make you a father!

21 February 12 | (6) Comments

Regional relevance: Africa

I will never forget the chilly evening of late last year when I got home to the heart-breaking news of the disappearance of “my daughter”, Doris Okwemba. She had left the house that afternoon to buy something at the shop, promising to be back within minutes. She never came back. Around 7.30 pm she made contact... [read more]

International Women's Day: No decent work for cross-border traders

07 March 11

Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)

This week marks 100 years of International Women’s Day with a theme that mentions the need for a pathway to decent work for women. Despite the fact women cross-border traders make huge contributions to African economies, their path to decent work is still strewn with difficulty and danger. [read more]

Media's Role in Marital Rape

01 February 11

Several months ago I wrote a piece on marital rape in Kenya. Two editors working with a respected Kenyan newspaper refused to publish it. "There is nothing like marital rape, what are you trying to tell people," one editor told me. His reaction surprised me because my story was not based on hearsay or uncorroborated... [read more]

Media's role in marital rape

20 January 11 | (7) Comments

Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)

Several months ago I wrote a piece on marital rape in Kenya. Two editors working with a respected Kenyan newspaper refused to publish it. [read more]

Depression linked to gender stereotypes, violence

15 March 10

Regional relevance: International

Cases of anxiety and depression, two leading mental health illnesses, are on the rise among women in some African countries, thanks to the current difficulties in the economy, gender roles and violence. [read more]

Sex scars may last long after the World Cup

22 February 10

As the World Cup dates draws near, the energy in South Africa and the neighbouring countries is palpable. Millions of people will soon streaming to South Africa to watch one of the most coveted tournament in the football fraternity. [read more]