Renowned Professor Miriam Were, has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize by two organisations based in the United States of America (USA).
Kenya’s Female Professor Nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
Nigerian Senate Rejects Diaspora Vote, Special Seats for Women
Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday voted to reject changes to the constitution to allow citizens living abroad to vote in national elections, while a provision to allocate special seats for women to increase their political representation failed to pass.
DKT International Urges Girl to Prioritize Education
The Country Manager of DKT International, Isaac Opuku Lamptey, has urged young people, especially girls, to focus on their education to be productive citizens and contribute positively to the country’s development.
Nigerian Women Demand Greater Representation in Parliaments
Women’s rights groups protested in Nigeria’s capital Wednesday to demand greater representation of women in the country’s parliaments. Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would set aside 20 percent of seats for women, but protesters say one-fifth is not enough.
Anne Muraya Appointed CEO for Deloitte East Africa
Deloitte East Africa has confirmed the appointment of Anne Muraya as the incoming Deloitte East Africa CEO effective 1st June 2022. Anne succeeds Joe Eshun, who has been appointed as the Deloitte Africa Managing Director for Businesses, where he will oversee Deloitte’s business functions at a continental level.
Women Heads of State Initiative Launches in Africa
Africa.com announces an exciting new cross-media initiative in partnership with Coca-Cola Africa. This initiative recognizes current and former women Presidents and Prime Ministers. The corresponding research identified not just high-profile personalities but the women who have served as president or prime minister of an African country for a minimum of three months.
First Woman Reported Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
A U.S. patient with leukaemia has become the first woman and the third person to date to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus that causes AIDS, researchers reported on Tuesday.
