Nairobi to host first national women’s dialogue ahead of 2027 polls
More than 250 women delegates from all 47 counties will meet in Nairobi on November 25-26 for a forum called Kenya's Future is Female. Organisers say it will focus on women's safety, political representation and economic barriers before the 2027 election.
Nairobi will host the first national women's dialogue on November 25-26, The Standard reported. Organisers describe the convention as a political and socio-economic turning point before the 2027 General Election. Its theme is "Women's Voice, Safety and Power in Kenya's Future". The forum opens on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Grace Munjuri, one of the organisers, said the forum will treat women not only as voters but as anchors of national cohesion and economic stability. The event is being organised for the National Women Dialogue, a grassroots mobilisation lobby, and Women in PR. Women in PR is the women's wing of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK). Delegates will include grassroots entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, faith leaders and caregivers. According to The Standard, political tensions are expected to rise as the 2027 polls approach. The dialogue marks the first step towards a peace-mobilisation strategy for the period during and after the elections. The paper noted that electoral conflicts in Kenya have historically hit women and children hardest. It also cited UN Women, which says physical, psychological and online gender-based violence rises sharply during election cycles worldwide. Munjuri said women can encourage peaceful participation and reject intimidation and incitement. She added that they can help neighbours stay connected across political differences. Kenya's struggle…
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