Sh300m plan to empower women in peace building ahead of polls

A Sh300 million Denmark-funded programme has been launched across 10 Kenyan counties to boost women's role in peacebuilding and election preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Principal Secretary for Gender Affairs Anne Wang’ombe. [Courtesy, Meta]

A three-year programme aimed at increasing women’s participation in peace and security ahead of the 2027 General Election has been launched in 10 counties.

The Women, Peace and Security programme will run from 2026 to 2028 in Garissa, Samburu, Laikipia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kilifi, Mombasa, West Pokot, Kwale and Nairobi.

Funded by Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Sh300 million, it will be implemented by Act Change Transform (Act!).