Wanja Mbuthia
Social Media Lead and Contributing Writer at Nation Media Group
God over everything || Mom || Journalist @NationAfrica - Gender Desk || Digital Media Enthusiast || @WomenInNews Fellow 2021 || Adjunct lecturer @cuea_official
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nation.africa | Wanja Mbuthia
The sound of a movie plays loudly in the background as a father calls his daughter to join him. What should be an innocent family moment masks a horrific reality behind closed doors. For years, this seemingly ordinary scene was the prelude to systematic abuse that four sisters endured at the hands of the one man meant to protect them. It began with movie nights. It ended with a late-night confession that would finally break the silence.
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nation.africa | Wanja Mbuthia
A woman's terrifying ordeal aboard a Mash Poa bus has sparked national outrage and prompted swift government intervention, as concerns over passenger safety reach a boiling point across Kenya's public transport sector. The government has condemned the disturbing incident in which Adelle Omondi was allegedly drugged on April 14 while traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa, resulting in her hospitalisation and the theft of her personal belongings.
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nation.africa | Wanja Mbuthia
A chartered director and fellow of the Institute of Directors United Kingdom, Kahumbya Bashige’s journey to becoming one of Africa’s foremost governance experts is a testament to resilience, authenticity and unwavering faith. With a career spanning banking, corporate finance, governance and board leadership, she has shattered glass ceilings in male-dominated fields while nurturing a loving family. Where does Kahumbya’s journey begin?
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nation.africa | Wanja Mbuthia
James Ngomeli radiates an infectious energy when speaking about women’s empowerment. With a burning curiosity in his eyes and stories that command attention, he’s easily the life of any conversation. Beneath that charisma lies a relentless advocate who has spent decades dismantling barriers for women in energy, a male-dominated space.
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nation.africa | Wanja Mbuthia
What you need to know:Eventually, they scraped together the fees. The family traveled joyfully to the school. Then the unthinkable happened. “As we waited for my dad to clear with the administration for me to be admitted, we saw him walk out of the administration block crying,” recalls the firstborn of two siblings. “We found out later that my spot in the school had been sold.” Petite in stature but full of positive energy, Alice Gathe’s passion fills any room she walks into.
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Abandoned but not voiceless. Women in Kajiado bear the weight of securing their families—alone. The 'What Women Want' report by @WRAKenya shines a light on their struggles and delivers solutions. Will policymakers listen and act? 📖 Read more: https://t.co/fgonhufOWi https://t.co/MwyS0UQbP1
It’s 2025, yet women in Kajiado face systemic barriers: lack of capital, market access, and entrenched gender norms. These are some of the findings from @WRA_K recent report on #WEE How can policymakers prioritise women’s #economic independence? #BreakingBarriers #GenderEquality https://t.co/t2BNMXSe1w
