As the world gathered for COP29 to negotiate pledges and outline climate solutions, one voice stood out among the buzz of international …
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Kenya’s Neema Sheikh Abdikadir has been elected as Vice Chairperson for Inclusion and Engagement on the Commonwealth Youth Council’s Executive Committee, representing …
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Born on June 21, Lisa Wanyande is making a big impact in African humanitarian activism at a young age. She is passionate …
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Duchess International Magazine Honours Kenya’s Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi, Other Outstanding Persons at Women’s Day Conference in Nairobi
Duchess International Magazine honours Kenya’s Second Lady, Dorcas Rigathi, Elizabeth Ozua, Joan Wanjiru Ndung’u, Keza Nadia, Eunice Ezeoke, Frank Gisha Mugisha with …
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Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the first female commander of the Air Force, marking a …
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Invest In Women: Bolaji Odunuga Inspires Action at Duchess International Women’s Day Conference 2024 in Nairobi
Bolaji Odunuga, the Convener of the Duchess International Women’s Day Conference 2024, set the tone for a transformative event in Nairobi, Kenya. …
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Duchess International Women’s Day Conference 2024: Elizabeth Ozua Advocates for Women and Girls’ Empowerment
Chief (Mrs) Elizabeth Ozua, an Independent National Sales Director of Mary Kay Cosmetics UK & Ireland, has called for the empowerment of …
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Lake Turkana is not just any lake – it’s the largest permanent desert lake in the world! It’s also the biggest alkaline …
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Calling All African Women: Join the International Women’s Day Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya!
Duchess International Magazine and the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) are teaming up to invite women from all …
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Vivo Fashion: Wandia Gichuru’s Odyssey from International Development to Revolutionizing African Fashion
Wandia Gichuru, in her forties, pivoted from a distinguished career in international development to becoming a pacesetter entrepreneur, reshaping the fashion landscape …
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African Female Entrepreneur: Nelly Cheboi: Creating a Future of Possibilities Through Technology
Growing up in a village where poverty was an ever-present shadow, Nelly Cheboi experienced firsthand the challenges that her family and community …
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Sitawa Wafula: Award-winning Mental Health Advocate Who Conquered The Odds, Found Purpose And Is On A Mission Impacting Lives
Finding colour in a world which just seems so extra fixated on serving bleakness, coming right at you with a vengeance from …
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Loving Fearlessly! “Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.” – Safari Doctors Dr. Umra Omar, 38, from Lamu archipelago in Kenya is …
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A distinguished career in the legal system spanning over three decades, it’s no wonder Judge Martha Karambu Koome, 61, highly reputed for …
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Recipient of top 40 under 40 awards by the business daily Africa (2015), Most Influential Kenyans (2016), Global Student Entrepreneur Award (2017), …
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#EmpowerHer Meet Kakenya Ntaiya: Award-winning Kenyan Activist Fighting Against FGM And Powering Education For Girls
“If you educate a man, you simply educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a generation.” – Dr. …