Written by Tonye Bakare — On this International Women’s Day, as we #PressforProgress The Guardian celebrates these Nigerian women sweeping against global odds. Every morning, Sherifat wakes up early. Her work as a highway cleaner in Lagos State demands that she hits the road at dawn. …

Written by Stellar Murumba and Naima Mungai — Seven years after the promulgation of the 2010 constitution which forbids gender discrimination, Kenyan women are still not receiving equal pay for equal work done. They are also being short-changed when it comes to getting equal pay for work of equal value. That means they have less spending power, have…

Written by Lynet Igadwah and Keziah Kinuthia — As the world marks the International Women’s Day today, Kenya has an opportunity to reflect on its journey towards gender equality and participation of women in key socio-economic functions. The country being a patriarchal society, women rights and participation have for many years been confined to the backburner clouded by…

Written by Dianarose Odhiambo — Mary Okello is one of Kenya’s trailblazers. In 1977, she became the first Kenyan woman bank manager. …

Written by Angel Navuri — Expecting for the second time, Sikitu Hamisi (37) was surprised to be carrying another set of twins after she gave birth to her first set in a public hospital eight years ago. Sikitu thinks back on her many years of experience with public hospitals as she sits in a queue…

Written by Diana Kendi — Joyce Kajuju, 51, was born in Meru County. She is the fifth born in a polygamous family of eight siblings. Her father married two wives, Kajuju’s mother being the first wife with four daughters, while the second wife gave birth to three sons and one daughter. …

Written by Hannah Ojo — Women professionals relive bitter-sweet experiences in farming When Damilola Titilola dumped the wig and black gown for life in a pigpen as a farmer in the animal husbandry sector, she never anticipated the length to which her ingenuity would be tested. A Law graduate from the University of Bedfordshire, UK…

Written by Rosemary Mirondo — Does lack of diversity and inclusion in Tanzania’s board rooms mean regulations are not clear or aggressive enough?

Written by Anne Kidmose Jensen — The pay gap is still open Tanzanian women, like other women across the globe are generally paid less than their male co-workers. But why exactly does this happen? …