Deputy President William Ruto has called for a more balanced community, nation and world, as he led the country in marking the International Women’s Day.
” We must forge a more balanced community, nation and world by increasing opportunities available to women; investing resources to enhance their earnings and promoting their role in leadership and decision making.” Ruto said on his official Twitter handle.
Amplifying their voice; accelerating gender parity; financial inclusion; supporting mobilisation; overcoming stereotypes and challenging bias are critical interventions in fostering women’s empowerment and inspiring next generation of women leaders. #BalanceForBetter #IWD2019— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 8, 2019
The DP asked the world to strive to #BalanceForBetter.
Kenyans joined the rest of the world to celebrate the annual international Day of women with different events planned across the country.
Feminists in Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu and Busia marched against Gender Based violence. The woman called an end to the recent cases of women being murdered in love related cases.