IMPROVING WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EVOLUTION IN KENYA: THE CASE OF NAIROBI AND KAKAMEGA COUNTIES
IMPROVING WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DEVOLUTION IN KENYA: THE CASE OF NAIROBI AND KAKAMEGA COUNTIES
Author(s): Sylvester Ngome Chisika, Chunho YeomSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Economy, Gender Studies, Education, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Psychology, Customs / Folklore, National Economy, Agriculture, Constitutional Law, Civil Law, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Civil Society, Governance, Public Administration, Public Law, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Comparative Studies of Religion, Labor relations, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Electoral systems, Welfare systems, Developing nations, Political behavior, Political economy, Political psychology, Politics and law, Politics and communication, Politics and religion, Politics and society, History and theory of political science, Methodology and research technology, Comparative politics, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Preschool education, School education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , History of Education, State/Government and Education, Cognitive Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Behaviorism, Applied Sociology, Family and social welfare, Law on Economics, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Public Finances, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting, Tourism, Penal Policy, Human Resources in Economy, Globalization, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Socio-Economic Research, Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Law, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Law, Politics of History/Memory, Politics and Identity, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption, Peace and Conflict Studies, Commercial Law, Court case, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields, Comparative Law, Administrative Law, Labour and Social Security Law, Pedagogy, Psychology of Religion
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: Gender Representation; Employment; CIDPs; Sustainable Development; Gender Rule
Summary/Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the progress of women's empowerment through employment opportunities in Nairobi and Kakamega Counties in Kenya between 2013 and 2017. Despite the increasing policies that aim to mainstream social equity and equality, there is still a significant gap between policy commitments and practices. The study evaluated whether the implementation of devolved governance in the two counties has improved women's empowerment. The study's framework included an in-depth review of policy documents, official records, and reports from official websites to understand women's economic empowerment status in Nairobi and Kakamega. The study analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from County Integrated Development Plans and other secondary sources. Specifically, it examined compliance with the 30% gender rule, requiring women to hold at least 30% of all elective and appointive positions. The study found that Nairobi commands the largest share of formal sector wage employment in Kenya, and women's access to employment opportunities remains slightly lower than men in both counties. Despite implementing the 30% gender rule, the study revealed the need for more comprehensive policies that promote gender equality and women's economic empowerment in both Nairobi and Kakamega.
Journal: Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
- Issue Year: 9/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 101-116
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English