Though her husband was gentle and kind, his brothers were cruel and enjoyed harassing the new bride Noonkishu Lepiranto for no apparent reason. “I became fed up with the harassment and decided to return to my parents’ house.” “I persuaded my husband to accompany me even though I didn’t have a child at the time,”…
It is therefore our mandate to assist in championing efforts to increase women’s participation and inclusion at all levels of decision-making. Social movements are purposeful, organized, with the goal of pushing for desirable change, giving women voice, or gathering for a common purpose to influence meaningful change. To address indigenous women’s marginalization and lack of…
The ability to think critically, analyze situations, make difficult decisions, and solve complex problems is referred to as power analysis. This skill is essential for anyone aspiring to a position of leadership because it entails taking in information from various situations and mentally processing it in a productive manner or action. Because of the marginalization…
Bead work is a social enterprise among the indigenous communities which is a sustainable alternative livelihood to generate income for their families. Beading is the tribal art and talent among Maasai and Samburu communities, who have been famed for their adornment for centuries. Bead work is often an affordable way to add color, value and…
In an effort to mitigate the negative impacts of drought on adolescent girls, in 2022, Samburu Women Trust was able to distribute dignity kits which included sanitary towels, body oil and undergarments to vulnerable young indigenous girls in Oldonyiro and Kipsing locations in Isiolo County, two regions hit by the harsh climatic patterns. Provision of…
SWT, in collaboration with AJWS, launched its Humanitarian Drought Response Aid for Isiolo North this month to meet the immediate needs of indigenous people and assist communities in becoming more resilient to severe climate impacts. It is critical to address the immediate needs of millions of people living in Kenya’s northern regions, which are classified…
At her mother’s homestead in Lengwenyi village, Isiolo County, Shangaiyo Lolpuranai keeps a hawk eye on herdaughters as they play in the compound. They are all below 15 years in age but that does not minimize the threats of them being married off by her estranged husband. Shangaiyo escaped from an abusive marriage and was…
Archers Post, Samburu County, is prone to conflict and insecurity, which is frequently caused by persistent drought, which leads to resource-based conflicts (boundary conflicts) as livestock seek pasture and water. This creates a climate of fear and insecurity, which makes it easier for indigenous women to be victims of SGBV. SWT has encouraged members of…
This year’s Indigenous women national preparatory forum will take place in the beautiful Baringo County Government. The Preparatory Forum is shaped by indigenous women clusters. The National Indigenous Preparatory Forum is a learning place dedicated to enhancing women’s abilities. It provides skills and knowledge to the women cluster representatives in order for them to effectively advocate…
Indigenous women’s social movements are deliberate and well-organized, with the goal of bringing about desired change, giving indigenous women a voice, or bringing people together for a common cause to affect meaningful change. It is therefore our responsibility to support efforts to increase indigenous women’s participation and inclusion at all levels of decision-making. This can…