KEWOPA launches 4-year strategic plan

By Peter Ochieng

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has launched a four-year strategic plan.

The launch is in demonstration of the organisation's commitment to driving activities that specifically aim to advance women's roles in political leadership.

Leah Sankaire, Kajiado women representative who doubles up as KEWOPA's chairperson, emphasised the organization's dedication to championing a robust statutory framework, aligned with the constitutional principles of full and equal rights.

"Our efforts will positively impact men, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalised groups," she said.

The chair expressed her gratitude, highlighting the crucial financial support from United Nations (UN) Women and Global Affairs CANADA in crafting the strategic plan, highlighting a global commitment to women's rights and representation.

The strategic plan, according to Parliamentary press outlines key areas to strengthen members' capacities in legislation, oversight, and representation.

"Its objectives include increasing women's presence in political leadership at national and county levels while enhancing the secretariat's capabilities for efficient service delivery," reads a statement from Parliament.

KEWOPA is a membership association of all women parliamentarians, drawn from across all political parties both elected and nominated in the Senate and National Assembly.

It has a membership of over 100.