PROF. WANJIKU KABIRA FETED
Prof. Kabira was recently feted as a visionary for women’s rights and gender equality.
The journey towards gender equality and women’s rights improvement has been long and winding and continues albeit with significant improvement. The gains realized in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 for women was a result of contributions by diverse stakeholders where Prof. Kabira played a significant role. She served as the Vice Chair of the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission and has been instrumental in the progress made towards Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment (GEWE) in Kenya and beyond.
Recognizing her enormous contribution, the African American Health Network of Dane County in the United States of America held a reception in honour of the eminent Professor where colleagues and mentees celebrated her. The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness and the Creator's Cottage hosted this auspicious event on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Prof. Kabira, the founding director of the African Women Studies Centre(AWSC) and Leader of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub program at the University of Nairobi was recognized for her relentless fight for gender equality and women’s rights through her scholarship and fervent participation in the constitution-making process. Prof. was instrumental in the establishment of affirmative action in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
The reception was attended by eminent women leaders among them Dr. Fabu Carter alumnus of the African Women Studies Centre and Dr. Edd Poe among other leaders.