Women, children bear the brunt of rising poverty
Women continue to experience worse forms of poverty compared to their male counterparts, a new report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicates. The study said females suffered higher deprivation as recorded by its Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), which looks at various indicators including health, education and living standards. Overall, the statistics indicate […]
Domestic violence costs Kenya Sh5bn every year
Kenya loses about Sh5 billion every year as a consequence of absenteeism of working women suffering domestic abuse, underlining the huge economic cost of gender-based violence on the economy, a report by audit firm KPMG and telecommunications giant Vodafone shows. The survey that covered nine countries globally shows that in the past 12 months, an […]
How to position yourself for success in the beauty industry
We were proud to host Anne Mwikali, an upcoming cosmetologist for an empowerment workshop at Mrembo on 6th November. She shared on her experience handling clients and positioning yourself for success in the beauty industry. Here are our favourite takeaways from the session: A. Creating an encouraging workplace environment Teamwork is the key to enjoying […]
Why businesses must respond to the needs of ordinary Kenyans
Former South Africa President Nelson Mandela once said: ‘‘As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.’’ Unfortunately, these three iniquities continue to bedevil our society. Although the Kenya Economic Update shows that poverty index in Kenya has declined significantly from 43.6 percent in 2005/2006 to […]
Its time to break taboos on menstrual health
Kenya requires meaningful and sustained conversation to break taboos on menstrual health to help women unlock their economic and educational opportunities. Mrembo Empowerment Center Founder, Stellamaris Mwende has called on local leaders to take a leading role in helping break the chains holding back women from actively participating in economic development. “We can no longer […]
Collaboration will press for progress in gender equality
Mrembo Foundation is calling for more collaboration and support of innovative ideas to press for progress in bridging the gender equality gap in Africa. The foundation’s leadership has said the time is now to press forward without complacency and make positive changes in key areas where gaping holes threatened efforts to bridging the empowerment gap. […]
Top 5 ways to prevent breast cancer [VIDEO]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month, Mrembo Empowerment Centre encourages you to get screened for Breast Cancer today! Subscribe to the MEC YouTube Channel Top 5 ways to prevent breast cancer 1) Nutrition: Eat 5 or more fruit servings daily 2) Screening: Get a mammogram annually from age 40 3) Physical activity: Ensure […]
Top 5 breast cancer risk factors and symptoms [VIDEO]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mrembo Empowerment Centre encourages you to get screened for Breast Cancer today! Quick facts: Breast Cancer Symptoms 1. Swelling of all or part of the breast 2. Skin irritation or dimpling 3. Breast or nipple pain 4. Nipple retraction (turning inward) and / or discharge 5. Redness, scaliness or […]
Mrembo calls for women and girls protection as anti-IEBC protests begin
Mrembo Foundation has today called on Kenyan police to protect women and young girls as the country’s opposition leaders begin weekly protests against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC). Mrembo Founder, Stella Marosi, said protecting those holding peaceful demonstrations is paramount to taming violent incidences that have in the past left women with tears in […]