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Kenya’s Rape Probe Falters After Lawyers Drop Out

By Zoe Alsop ● Crime & Law ● December 14, 2008

Kenya’s investigation of rapes committed during post-election violence is foundering. Rights groups question whether an all-women police task force set up to investigate the violence is little more than a ruse, and female lawyers have dropped out.

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Kenya Farmers Reap Profits Sown by Joined Hands

By Zoe Alsop ● Politics ● November 23, 2008

Efforts to improve agriculture in Kenya often miss the mark by targeting men instead of women. One woman spent 20 years organizing female farmers to share investments and training. Now men are joining too, and the women’s work is paying off.

Kenyan Who Blessed Palin Chases Witches at Home

By Zoe Alsop ● Politics ● October 12, 2008

Sarah Palin’s Kenyan pastor has made a name crusading against witches and particularly cherishes his victory over Mama Jane Njenga, whom he claims to have run out of his town. But Mama Jane is still there, in her own church just down the road.

Kenyan Mothers Point to Police as Sons Go Missing

By Zoe Alsop ● Politics ● July 10, 2008

In the slums of Nairobi police who thrive on bribery and corruption may have met their match in a handful of mothers whose sons crossed the authorities. A spilled bowl of porridge sparked a protest in June and the women vow to keep the pressure on.

Kenyans Tap Sun to Make Dirty Water Sparkle

By Sarah Stuteville ● Health & Science ● April 13, 2008

In Kenya’s massive shanty town of Kibera water is often unhealthy and far more expensive than in more affluent neighborhoods. An effort to put distribution and purification in the hands of local women is producing sparkling results.

In Kenya, Women Absorb Country’s Shock Waves

By Zoe Alsop ● Politics ● February 17, 2008

How are women coping in the aftermath of Kenya’s election violence? Displaced-person camps, neighborhoods newly divided by ethnic barricades and hospital rape statistics measure the dimensions of widespread and deep distress.

Kenya’s Maternal Wards Deliver Abuse With Babies

By Zoe Alsop ● Health & Science ● October 28, 2007

Kenya’s maternal death rates are among the highest in the world, despite its relative prosperity, health care reforms and U.S. funding. Beatings of women in labor in hospital maternity wards are common, as are rejections of women without funds.

Kenyan Women Push Back Against Campaign Violence

By Henry Neondo ● Commentary ● August 3, 2007

As Kenya heads toward December elections women’s advocates are touring the country and trying to curb the dangers of electoral violence and intimidation facing female candidates. Second in a series on the rule of law and women in Africa.

Kenya Faces Hurdles in Boosting Female Scientists

By Fredrick Nzwili ● Health & Science ● February 20, 2007

Kenya has been opening its school doors to more women and creating strategies to spur their interest in math and science. As numbers change slowly, advocates are realizing they face a stubborn foe. Fifth in a series on higher education in Africa.

In Kenya, Women Open Door to Student Politics

By Henry Neondo ● Politics ● February 8, 2007

Student elections at universities in Kenya were for decades embroiled in violent national politics. But as peace takes hold more female students are giving student politics a shot. Fourth in a series on higher education in Africa.