A KAS–KEWOPA collaboration to strengthen women’s leadership, visibility, and influence in Kenya’s legislative processes

Le Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in collaboration with the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA), the County Assemblies Forum (CAF), and the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), hosted a capacity-building workshop focused on enhancing the legislative effectiveness and leadership of women legislators in Kenya.

The five-day programme took place from 14 to 17 October 2025 in Nairobi, bringing together women Members of Parliament and County Assemblies from across the country for intensive training, dialogue, and peer learning.

Despite Kenya’s progressive constitutional and legal frameworks promoting gender equity, women continue to face barriers that limit their representation and influence in governance. This initiative sought to address those challenges by equipping women legislators with the skills, networks, and visibility needed to lead effectively, advocate for gender-responsive legislation, and serve as mentors for emerging women leaders.

Key components of the training included:

• Leadership and legislative capacity workshops on policy drafting, party politics, and inclusive governance.
• Peer-to-peer exchanges and mentorship sessions connecting seasoned and young women legislators.
• Media and communication training to strengthen public visibility and strategic advocacy on gender equity.

By the end of the workshop, participants had strengthened their technical capacity, expanded their support networks, and renewed their commitment to promoting inclusive, representative, and gender-responsive political leadership in Kenya.

📍 Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
📅 Dates: 14–17 October 2025
👥 Organized by: KAS & KEWOPA, in partnership with CAF and CPST, within the framework of the Projet WYDE Political Parties, funded by the Union Européenne and coordinated by ENoP.