Strengthening the leadership and influence of women in politics in Kenya

This report interrogates women’s access, presence and influence within government in Kenya 2013-2017

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 March 2018
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Country Report
Theme:
Governance and Conflict, Social Change
Authors:
Bouka, Yolande, Kamuru, M, Berry, M, Moss, N

Abstract

The report interrogates women’s access, presence and influence within the national and county governments of Kenya between 2013 and 2017, and presents key findings and policy considerations for the Government of Kenya and its partners.

As well as a synthesis report, there are 2 policy briefs for this research.

This research is part of the Strengthening Research Systems for Poverty Reduction in East Africa programme

Citation

  • Yolande Bouka, Muthoni Kamuru, Marie Berry and Natalie Moss (2017). Strengthening the leadership and influence of women in politics in Kenya: Synethesis Report. Rift Valley Institute

  • Rift Valley Institute (2017) Meeting the Gender Principle: Policy and programme considerations. Policy brief. Rift Valley Institute

  • Rift Valley Institute (2017) Taking stock of Kenya’s Gender Principle: The representation of women in politics in Kenya, 2013-2017: Policy Brief. Rift Valley Institute

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