Makueni Deputy Governor (DG) Lucy Mulili has called for concerted efforts from the political class and the civil society groups to ensure gender equality and empowerment for women and girls in the country.
Mulili said there was a need to advance women and girls rights by eliminating all forms of violence, discrimination and exploitation among them.
The DG said promotion of gender equality will only be achieved by addressing systemic barriers including dismantling of patriarchal practices and entrenched inequalities, thus elevating the voices of the marginalized women and girls to ensure inclusivity and empowerment.
Mulili further said deliberate efforts must be made to ease women and girl access to education, employment, leadership and decision-making spaces.
