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Summary <p>I’m working to help vulnerable women in my home country of Kenya, but millions around the world face deep-rooted injustices</p><p>In February, Asenath Rotich <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68360645">became a widow</a>, after the death of her partner, marathon runner and world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, in a road accident. Unlike the majority of <a href="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/counties/article/2001238995/kenya-named-among-countries-notorious-for-oppressing-widows">more than 8 million</a> widows in Kenya, Rotich’s future is being provided for. The government has built her a house and is working to secure a job for her so she can care for her two children.</p><p>In contrast, consider the recent case of Silvia that was shared with me by a community radio journalist. Silvia is a 39-year-old widow with five children, whose home in Siaya County was demolished during a land ownership dispute. Despite widespread media coverage and public outcry, justice remains elusive for her.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/03/widow-kenya-east-africa-widows">Continue reading...</a>

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