Kenyan women MPs speaking at a Commonwealth parliamentary forum in Cape Town said political violence and intimidation, along with escalating election campaign costs, are barriers that limit women from seeking elective office and sustaining political careers.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iElizabeth became Queen in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. Her reign made her the longest-serving British monarch and one of the most recognisable figures in modern history.
By Samuel OtienoKerry, founder of the Our Ocean Conference initiative, described the gathering as a milestone for the continent, noting that it is the first time a major international conference dedicated to oceans has been hosted in Africa
By Maureen KinyanjuiCMAG decided to place Tanzania on its Formal Agenda for the next meeting in March 2026, with conditions that must be met. These include granting full access for the Special Envoy to all stakeholders, lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression, holding an inter-party forum on upcoming elections, and ensuring transparent accountability for those responsible for violence.
By Maureen Kinyanjui