Mohamednur Duba

What you need to know: Closing Kenya’s care infrastructure gap would require about Sh786.8 billion over 15 years. Care investment should be accompanied by education, skills development and stronger rural services. For years, investment in physical infrastructure has rightly been seen as a catalyst for growth. Yet another form has received less attention: care infrastructure.

Women are at the heart of Kenya’s economy. From farms and markets to boardrooms and digital platforms, women contribute significantly to economic productivity and household welfare. Yet, despite their central role, many women remain excluded from the full benefits of economic growth. Strengthening women’s economic empowerment is therefore not only a matter of social justice, but also a strategic pathway to inclusive and sustainable development.

Women are at the heart of Kenya’s economy. From farms and markets to boardrooms and digital platforms, women contribute significantly to economic productivity and household welfare. Yet despite their central role, many women remain excluded from the full benefits of economic growth. Strengthening Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) is therefore not only a matter of social justice but also a strategic pathway to inclusive and sustainable development.