Governors Pledge Stronger Procurement Reforms to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment

NAIROBI, Kenya, March 2 — The Council of Governors (CoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment through targeted policy and procurement reforms across the country’s 47 counties. The renewed pledge was made during the 2nd EmpowerHer Conference convened under the UAE–UN Women Strategic Partnership Framework (2024–2027). During the forum, county leaders highlighted […]


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