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Reflections on Feminism and Development in Africa: The Case of Kenya

Baraza, Nancy; Kabira, Nkatha (University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2013)

This paper discusses the importance of moving towards African centered feminist theories. The paper argues that bringing feminism home to Africa will greatly impact our understanding of development processes in Africa. ...

Barriers Faced By Women-Owned Businesses: Perspectives of Women from East African Community

Mbithi, L M (University of NairobiSchool of Economics, 2013)

Women and Household Food Security in Kenya

Wanjiru, Gichuhi; Njeri Njiru, Beth; Odwe, George (University of NairobiPopulation Studies and Research Institute, 2013)

The role of women in agriculture as producers and providers of food cannot be over emphasised. In Kenya, just as in many other countries of the developing world, women are a critical link in achieving food security. This ...

Implementing Article 43 (1)(c) Constitution of Kenya 2010: The Right to Food: Lessons for Kenya from Brazil

Mbithi, Mary (University of NairobiSchool of Economics, 2013)

Article 43 (1)(c) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, on the Social and Economic Rights states that ‘every person has a right to be free from hunger, and to have adequate food of acceptable quality’ thus providing for a ...

Gender mainstreaming in policies and programmes in Kenya

Wanjiku, Mukabi Kabira (University of Nairobi, 2013)

Gender mainstreaming is the process of ensuring that the needs, interests, perspectives and knowledge of women and men are taken on board in the development of policy and its implementation. It is a process that recognises ...

Food security definitions and policy considerations: A comparative study of policies and programs to inform Kenya’s efforts towards food security

Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, Tabitha W. (University of NairobiSchool of Economics, 2013)

Different authors have defined food security differently. This paper therefore explores various definitions of food security and other concepts related to food security. It discusses various dimensions of food security and ...

Feminist Research Methods in Documenting Women’s Experiences with Food Insecurity in Kenya

Wambui, Jane (University of NairobiAfrican Women's Studies Centre, 2013)

Feminist researchers have noted that traditional research methodologies generally ignore women’s knowledge by showing bias towards the male perspective. In order to take into consideration gender and all of its complexities, ...

Exploring Cash Transfer as an Instrument for Food Security in Kenya

Ikiara, Gerrishon (University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, 2013)

Cash transfer schemes in which beneficiaries receive a monthly payment in cash are relatively new in Kenya. This paper uses available secondary and primary data collected from senior personnel from government ministries ...

Best practices and lessons learnt for attaining food security in Kenya

Mbithi, Lucia Mary; Hutchinson, Margaret Jesang (University of NairobiSchool of Economics, 2013-05)

In spite of international, regional and national efforts and commitments, food insecurity in Kenya continues to pose a challenge to sustainable development. The enactment of the National Food and Nutrition Security Policy ...