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3rd Annual Coffee for Champions to be Held this Friday
Peperusha Binti is back this year for another sickle-cell fundraiser event taking place this month at the Royal City Hotel in Kisumu, Kenya.
Certified Addictions Professional Caroline Kagia Pens First Book "Still I Rise"
Caroline Kagia is not new to The Weight She Carries. She has shared her story with us and is a regular contributor. She is very candid about her struggles with alcoholism in the past and her recovery journey.
Everyday Sheros: Peperusha Binti Holds Key Events to Empower Women in Kisumu, Kenya
For the past three months, Peperusha Binti has continued to work tirelessly to engage young women in Kisumu, Kenya on the Generation Equality Forum, a global gathering that promotes gender equality.
Celebrating Jay-Anne Johnson
Growing up, I used to watch graduation ceremonies at local universities, which were screened live on TV, officiated by the president. I could not help but notice that the majority of graduates were males. Women were seen in small number, mainly for degrees in education. The sciences appeared to be only for the young men.
Martha Koome Set to Become Kenya's First Female Chief Justice
Martha Koome, 61, surprised many by becoming the first female chief justice in Kenya. This comes after she topped a contest which involved nine others. The interview was conducted by the Kenyan Judicial Service Commission.
Women Making History: Professor Puleng LenkaBula to Become Unisa’s First Woman Vice-Chancellor in University’s 148-year History
Professor Puleng LenkaBula will become the first woman vice-chancellor of the University of South Africa (Unisa). She has served as vice-rector of institutional change, student affairs and community engagement at the University of the Free State since May 2018.
Wangari Muchiri Wins First REvolutionaries: The Steve Sawyer Memorial Award
Muchiri’s specialty is in technology innovation for peri-urban and off-grid communities. She is also a board member of the Kenya Green Building Society. There, she heads the technical committee that oversees sustainability practices in real estate. Muchiri participated in the 2019 Women in Wind Global Leadership Program hosted by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in associa
South African Woman Single-handedly Renovates Her Own Home
Zama Philiswe Zungu is a civil engineer by profession and she said that constructing an extension of her own house was a good experience for her as she had the chance to put her theory into practice.
Celebrating Natalie Barlow on Becoming First African Woman to Earn Esteemed UEFA Certificate in Football Management
Natalie Barlow has graduated with the highly esteemed UEFA Certificate in Football Management, becoming the first African woman to successfully complete the management course.
Congolese Woman Goes Against the Grain as a Motorcycle Taxi Driver
Women continue to defy odds and change the narrative. The following story is about how a widow, Imelda Mbambu from Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, is earning a living through driving a motorbike taxi. Many women become helpless after losing a spouse whom they depended on financially. But for Mbambu, who was once a farmer, losing her husband 10 years ago led to a turnaround
Victoire Tomegah Dogbe is First Woman to become Prime Minister in Togo
Victoire Tomegah Dogbe has been sworn in as Togolese prime minister, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the West African country.
Senegalese AI Researcher Adji Bousso Dieng to Become First Black Female Faculty Member to Join Princeton’s School of Engineering & Applied Science
Artificial Intelligence (AI) researcher Adji Bousso Dieng will become the first black woman faculty to join Princeton’s School of Engineering in its 100-year history. Dieng is currently an AI researcher at Google, working in the field of generative modeling. In an interview with Forbes, she explained how generative modeling works.
Lynder Nkuranga is the First Woman to be Appointed Director of External Intelligence for Rwanda
Last month, Lynder Nkuranga became the first woman to be named Director of External Intelligence for Rwanda. Previously, this position had been held by top-ranking men in the military.
Choosing Football Over Royal Duties is Paying Off for Rhoda Mulaudzi
30-year-old Limpopo princess, who ditched her crown for soccer, has won the Woman Player of The Year award courtesy of South African Journalist Awards (SAFJA).
INSPIRATION: Nuclear Scientist Senamile Masango
Today’s story is about Senamile Masango, who discovered a love for science and astronomy at the young age of 11. One lesson about astronauts changed her life and she never imagined herself doing anything different.
Ghanaian Entrepreneur Bernice Dapaah is Transforming Lives by Making Bamboo Bikes
Have you ever heard of bamboo bikes? Bamboo, which is highly available in Ghana, is mainly used in making fabrics, wine, vinegar, biochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Domestically, bamboo is used to make mats, baskets and canoes.
Breaking Barriers: Faith Ben-Anuge Becomes First Woman to be Named COO of Nigeria's Women's Football League
African women continue to break new ground and the appointment of Faith Ben-Anuge as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nigeria’s Women’s Football League (NWFL) is a recent addition to the list.
How This Young Tanzanian Nutritionist is Tackling 'Hidden Hunger' in her Country
Jolenta Joseph from Tanzania, who recently won an international award for fighting hunger, is making nutritious food affordable for low-income earners and the less privileged.
Malawian Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chiwanga Make Waves On and Off the Soccer Field
Recently, I came across two Malawian sisters who are just like them: Tabitha and Temwa Chiwanga, who play soccer. The sisters have helped build each other’s careers, and I can only imagine how they did it without rivalry coming between them.
Emma Theofelus Makes Avance Media's 2020 Most Influential African Women List at Just 24
Twenty-four-year-old Namibian Information, Communication and Technology Deputy Minister Emma Theofelus, is a major highlight on Avance Media’s second publication of Africa’s 100 Most Prominent Women.
Documentary Released on Zimbabwean All-female Anti-poaching Team Akashinga
Zimbabwe's veteran women rangers, the Akashinga, gain limelight in latest short documentary which profiles their bravery to combat poaching in a life-threatening environment.
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Virtually This Year to Support African Grandmothers Raising AIDS-orphaned Children
The Victoria Grandmothers for Africa (VG4A) are undertaking a virtual cycling tour this year meant to raise funds for fellow grandmothers in Africa who are caring for AIDS-orphaned children.
UCT Chancellor Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe and Actress/Producer Nomzamo Mbatha among women featured in Facebook Africa eBook
University of Cape Town (UCT) chancellor Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe and alumnus Nomzamo Mbatha have been honoured by Facebook Africa; an eBook which features their inspiring work has been published. The eBook, which features Moloi-Motsepe, Mbatha and 11 other influential women in South Africa, is titled Inspiring #Changemakers: Lessons from Life and Business.
Renowned Makeup Artist Mali Thomas Joins Bobbi Brown Brand as NEW Global Artist in Residence
Exceptional Nigerian-born makeup artist Mali Thomas has been selected by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics as their new Global Artist in Residence. Mali Thomas, who has over ten years’ experience in the field started off from humble beginnings, working in a restaurant before becoming a visual artist.
Celebrating Abena Amoah's Historic Appointment as Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange
Capital markets expert, Abena Amoah made history last month following her appointment by the Council of the Ghana Stock Exchange (the Exchange) as its Deputy Managing Director. She assumed her posted on Aug. 1.
Women In Big Data South Africa to Exhibit at Online AI Expo Africa 2020 this September
Women In Big Data South Africa will, for the first time, be exhibiting at this year’s online AI Expo Africa 2020 which will be focusing on women in AI and Data Science across the region. The expo is the continent’s largest trade-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Data Science business conference.
Celebrating Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng - Newly Appointed Special Rapporteur for Health at UNHCR
Known for being outspoken and speaking her mind, Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng wears many hats. She is a Commissioner at the Commission for Gender Equality in South Africa, a general practitioner, runs a reproductive clinic in Sandton and serves as the vice-chairperson of the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition.
Kuchengetana Trust Serves Over 300,000 Meals to Less Privileged in Response to COVID-19; Founder Shares Her Story
Chitungwiza, a small town that is approximately 26 km from Harare’s central business district, now has its own Tabitha by the name of Samantha Shingirai Murozoki. She has always been keen to help the needy from a young age. Now she is assisting the less privileged who are failing to put food on the table or clothe themselves properly during this COVID-19 era. This is her story:
Peperusha Binti Founder Speaks on Donating Sanitary Towels to Girls in Need and Challenges Brought on by COVID-19
Despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and a personal health crisis that landed her in hospital, Peperusha Binti founder Sharon Jesscah Odhiambo continues to advocate for young women and girls her organization supports.
Unveil Partners up With Days For Girls to Supply Reusable Pads to Girls at Bondeni Primary School
On July 5th, Days for Girls ambassadors Christine Khatima and Alice Wambui Mwangi conducted a training and provided reusable pads for 50 girls at Bondeni Primary School.