Kenya: NSE to Increase Women Representation on Boards and Management Minimum 30%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has joined the 30% club, a global campaign to take action to increase gender diversity in boards and senior management within the workplace, cementing its commitment to enhance gender equality in corporate leadership in Kenya. By joining the 30% club, the NSE will champion for at least 30% representation of women on boards and senior management of companies listed on the NSE and within the larger Capital Markets. Geoffrey Odundo, CEO, NSE said, “We are delighted to join the 30% club as we continue to spearhead gender equality and inclusion in Boards and Senior Management of listed companies. This milestone underscores our commitment to supporting companies leverage on various aspects of diversity to enhance business capabilities in a rapidly changing operating environment.” Zuhura Ogada, CEO, New Revenue Solutions Africa, stewards of 30% Club East Africa said, “We are happy about this collaboration with the NSE and…
8 African Women against the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation
By Miracle Nwankwo The practice of female genital mutilation is a common tradition is some parts of the world. “Although primarily concentrated in 30…
“If you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader”
“Leadership is hard to define, and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the…
Lesotho: Basotho Women Excel in Farming despite Patriarchal Norms
Women in Lesotho have always played a major role in food production albeit at a subsistence level. In this patriarchal and gendered society, it…
AfDB, African Guarantee Fund Unlocks US$2bn Loans for Women-owned SMEs
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) through its ‘Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative has partnered with the African Guarantee Fund to…
Nigeria: Dangote Foundation Disburses N3.9b to Women in 11 states
In efforts to better the lives of women in Nigeria, Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has disbursed the sum of N3.924 billion to 392,490 women…
British Council Partners with Leading UK Universities to Support Malaysian Female Students in STEM
The British Council has launched a postgraduate scholarship programme in partnership with three leading UK universities — University of Glasgow, Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Stirling, aimed…
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as WTO Chief
The World Trade Organization has chosen Nigeria’s former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its first female and first African leader, handing her the task…
I am sorry, I am not sorry
By Kembet Bolton I had just run 1 hour straight on the treadmill in a local gym and was frantically looking for a spot…
Seven Great Tips for Crafting with Children
By Walcott Aganu “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” – Pablo Picasso Research has established…
Professor Ekanem Braide… An Academic Per Excellence
By Walcott Aganu Women in science do seem to find it challenging to be recognized and achieve academic excellence; this is particularly true in…
Four Weeks Away from Your Dream Body
By Kembet Bolton It has been a while since I holidayed with my immediate family. So, when I had the opportunity during the last…
