The Deputy Governor of Nyeri County, Dr Carol Karugu, has challenged women at the Aga Khan University to have more strategic and transactional conversations with men with a view towards contributing to gender parity within the University and beyond.
Speaking during an event to mark International Women’s Day, Dr Karugu called on women to build strong networks and avoid ‘small fights’ to grow in their career and secure their place in decision making.
“Mentorship is key – you need to have someone who will speak highly of you behind your back and in forums where you’re not present. If we as women, stand up and redefine activism for gender equity, then I believe we will transform our world,” she said.
Women at AKU in Kenya constitute 58 percent of the staff with the majority serving in leadership positions. An impressive feat that has earned the University one of the top spots among the leading employers in the country.
“You are all here because you earned your place. We are committed to ensuring that women get equal opportunities across all spheres from admission to leadership positions,” said Dr Alex Awiti, AKU vice-provost, East Africa.
Another guest speaker, Ms Rose Wachuka-Macharia, chief of staff at Kenya’s Ministry of Sports and Culture challenged women to ignore the glass ceiling and to evaluate the context they work in.
“We need to step out and build the connections that are required to get you rising the career ladder. However, you also need to take care of yourself first – you need to be well grounded so as not to be moved by the negative tides that come your way,” she said.
The event consisted of a number of presentations and panel discussions on gender equity.
The Deputy Governor of Nyeri County, Dr Carol Karugu, has challenged women at the Aga Khan University to have more strategic and transactional conversations with men with a view towards contributing to gender parity within the University and beyond.
Speaking during an event to mark International Women’s Day, Dr Karugu called on women to build strong networks and avoid ‘small fights’ to grow in their career and secure their place in decision making.
“Mentorship is key – you need to have someone who will speak highly of you behind your back and in forums where you’re not present. If we as women, stand up and redefine activism for gender equity, then I believe we will transform our world,” she said.
Women at AKU in Kenya constitute 58 percent of the staff with the majority serving in leadership positions. An impressive feat that has earned the University one of the top spots among the leading employers in the country.
“You are all here because you earned your place. We are committed to ensuring that women get equal opportunities across all spheres from admission to leadership positions,” said Dr Alex Awiti, AKU vice-provost, East Africa.
Another guest speaker, Ms Rose Wachuka-Macharia, chief of staff at Kenya’s Ministry of Sports and Culture challenged women to ignore the glass ceiling and to evaluate the context they work in.
“We need to step out and build the connections that are required to get you rising the career ladder. However, you also need to take care of yourself first – you need to be well grounded so as not to be moved by the negative tides that come your way,” she said.
The event consisted of a number of presentations and panel discussions on gender equity.
