[PHOTOS] Ruto graces International Women’s Day ceremony

Ruto said inclusion and active engagement of women in leadership is essential in accelerating Kenya's progress.

In Summary
  • The President said women empowerment in leadership will further their robust and effective participation in the country’s decision making.
  • "We will expand our empowerment of women to further their full, robust and effective participation in the country’s decision-making," he added.
by PATIENCE SAKWA
InPictures
08 March 2024 - 17:09
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua among other leaders arrive at Moi Stadium, Embu County to mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua among other leaders arrive at Moi Stadium, Embu County to mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
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President William Ruto on Friday joined Kenyans in marking International Women’s Day celebrations at Moi Stadium, Embu County.

The President said women empowerment in leadership will further their robust and effective participation in the country’s decision making.

President William Ruto with his colleagues make entry at the Moi Stadium in Embu for International Women's Day celebrations on March 8, 2024.
President William Ruto with his colleagues make entry at the Moi Stadium in Embu for International Women's Day celebrations on March 8, 2024.
Image: PCS

"The inclusion and active engagement of women in leadership is essential in accelerating our progress," he said.

"We will expand our empowerment of women to further their full, robust and effective participation in the country’s decision-making," he added.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries, Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru and the governors of Embu, Homa Bay, Nakuru, Machakos, Kwale, Meru among other leaders were present.

President William Ruto makes his remarks during the International Women's Day celebration at Moi Stadium in Embu on March 8, 2024.
President William Ruto makes his remarks during the International Women's Day celebration at Moi Stadium in Embu on March 8, 2024.
Image: PCS
Attendees at Embu's Moi Stadium to mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
Attendees at Embu's Moi Stadium to mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
Image: PCS

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