The Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA) has committed to supporting the call for gender equality in leadership.
At a retreat held in Naivasha, Nakuru County, KYPA members pledged to be champions for women’s leadership, calling on male leaders across the country to mentor, support, and elevate women into key decision-making positions.
KYPA Chairperson Hon. John Mukunji (Manyatta) led the charge, saying,
“It’s not enough to believe in women’s leadership—we must actively open doors for women to lead. Men must be the allies who pave the way.”
The event, organized by the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) alongside the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) under the SPALTA program, aimed to build a stronger, gender-inclusive leadership movement in Parliament.
Through interactive sessions and practical learning, lawmakers from KYPA and KEWOPA collaborated on real strategies to boost women’s participation in politics.
Hon. Mukunji emphasized that political parties must take concrete actions to mainstream women’s leadership—not just talk about it.
The retreat highlighted critical measures such as mentoring, supporting women’s candidacies, enforcing gender-sensitive policies, and ensuring that women have equal access to leadership training and opportunities.
This powerful commitment shows that young Kenyan leaders are serious about driving change—one mentorship, one opportunity, and one empowered woman at a time.
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