Over 20 female vice chancellors of African Universities Tuesday August 23, convened in Nairobi to discuss how African women in academia can effectively contribute to the continent’s development agenda. The meeting which was convened by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology was addressed by seasoned female academics, leaders and representatives of government and the private sector. Addressing the opening session, Environment and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary Prof. Judi Wakhungu, called for political commitment to gender mainstreaming in all productive sectors of Africa’s economy. She added that women participation was key to accelerating the continent’s... Continue reading →
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