Out of the four candidates running in Kenya’s presidential election next week, three have running mates who are women, including frontrunner Raila Odinga. The election could herald a breakthrough in Kenya’s national politics. But female politicians say getting to this historic point has been no easy journey, as Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi.
The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning the right to abortion has raised concerns among activists about a domino effect in developing countries, including in Africa. In Kenya, anti-abortion groups have welcomed the ruling while abortion rights supporters fear it could further restrict the reproductive health of girls and women. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi. Camera: Jimmy Makhulo
As Kenya heads to a highly contested presidential election in August, many worry about a repeat of deadly violence seen in past votes. The Kenyan group Mothers of Victims and Survivors is calling for all sides to maintain peace during this year's polls. Juma Majanga reports from the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. VIDEOGRAPHER: Amos Wangwa
As Kenya heads to a highly contested presidential election in August, many worry about a repeat of deadly violence seen in past votes. The Kenyan group Mothers of Victims and Survivors is calling for all sides to maintain peace during this year's polls. Juma Majanga reports from the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
VIDEOGRAPHER: Amos Wangwa
Record drought in the Horn of Africa has mostly affected rural women and girls, who must walk up to tens of kilometers to fetch clean water, putting their safety at risk. U.S.-based charity group Water Is Life Kenya is drilling wells for villages and schools to provide water closer to home. Juma Majanga reports from Olepolos, Kenya.