Anne Wagacha

Domestic workers deserve more than a handshake agreement. As one worker shared, “Without a contract, everything depends on trust, and that can easily be abused.” @covaw, in partnership with @CDTD_ , convened a forum to review and assess the need for a standard domestic work contract, an important step toward safeguarding rights, ensuring clear working conditions, and promoting fair treatment. Domestic workers participated actively, sharing their experiences and perspectives. All participants agreed on the need for contracts to formalize work agreements and protect both workers and employers. It’s time to turn this commitment into action. Let’s ensure every domestic worker has a clear, fair, and enforceable contract. #Act4Care #ACTProjectKE #ChildcareWorkIsWork #DomesticWorkersRights #ProtectDomesticWorkers

Strengthening care systems starts with getting the policy right. Through the Action for Paid Childcare Sector Transformation (ACT) Project, @covaw engaged the Kakamega County Executive Committee in a technical review of the Draft Kakamega County Care Policy, an important step toward ensuring it aligns with the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and is ready for submission to the County Assembly. As emphasized by County Attorney Ms. Vivianne Mmbaka, this validation process is key to safeguarding fundamental human rights and ensuring the policy is practical, enforceable, and impactful. At its core, the policy seeks to ensure that care work is formally recognized, measurable, and fairly rewarded, because care is work, and it must count. #Act4Care #ACTProjectKE #CareWorkCounts #GenderEquality #PolicyForChange #WUSC #COVAW #Kakamega

"The ratification of ILO Conventions 189 and 190 is not merely a legal step; it is a statement of our commitment to transforming the labour market in Kenya. It reflects our vision of workplaces that are fair, inclusive, and resilient, where every worker, including those in the informal sector and domestic workers, is protected, valued, and treated with dignity. This is a milestone in advancing decent work, promoting gender equality, and ensuring safe and harassment-free environments for all." – State Department for Labour and Skills Development, PS Shadrack Mwadime, during the Nairobi public participation on the ratification of ILO Conventions 189 & 190. #Act4Care #ACTProjectKE #RatifyILO189 #RatifyILO190 #ChildcareWorkIsWork #DecentWork

@covaw, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and other stakeholders, @CDTD_ @FKEKenya @COTU_K @rhnkorg @oxfamkenya @YouthAliveKenya @EquidemOrg @WorldUniService @CREAWKenya, recently convened the Nairobi public participation on the ratification of ILO Conventions 189 & 190. Government officials, led by the State Department for Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary, Shadrack Mwangolo Mwadime, and Labour Commissioner Hellen Apiyo, joined civil society, development partners, labour actors, as well as domestic and childcare workers to share actionable recommendations on strengthening protections across the sector. Participants called for the swift ratification of ILO Conventions 189 & 190 to guarantee safe, inclusive, and dignified working conditions for all. #ACT4Care #ILO189 #ILO190 #DecentWork #ACTProjectKE #ChildcareWorkIsWork #ValueCareWork #DomesticWorkersRights

We’re on site at the Nairobi public participation forum on the ratification of ILO Conventions C189 & C190. This marks the culmination of public participation efforts across the country. Domestic workers, government, employers, and civil society actors have shown up in numbers, united in one call: dignity, safety, and protection for domestic workers in every workplace. Now is the time to act. Join us in pushing for the ratification of these transformative conventions and help secure fair labour standards for all. #RatifyC189C190 #Act4Care #ACTProjectKE #DecentWork #EndWorkplaceViolence #DomesticWorkersRights

Today, we honor the strength, potential and rights of girls everywhere. Join our space at 4pm to connect, share and be part of a movement that empowers girls to reach their full potential. Let’s raise our voices for education, equality, and opportunity. Don’t miss out—click the link to join us in this important celebration! 🙌 @risingtogreatn @ruraltoglobal @Zamara_fdn @CyanKenya @CATAGhomabay @EagleWingsOrg @MoyoteKenya @WOVOP_org @UNDPKenya @NLinKenya

🚨 This Friday, October 11th, 4-5 PM 🚨 Join us in a powerful Space for the International Day of the Girl Childin collaboration with @risingtogreatn. 💥We’ll dive into the challenges girls face worldwide, explore ways to empower them, and discuss initiatives that protect their rights. Every voice counts in creating a future where girls thrive. Ready to take action? 🔥

Random person: "I don't need a condom I only have sex with clean people." Us: Define 'clean people'. #YouthCanKE #CondomDay2024 #SafeSex lifeyangu.com/contraceptives…

People who use condoms give #BigBossEnergy #YouthCanKE #CondomDay2024 #SafeSex lifeyangu.com/contraceptives…

Absolutely not. You must never use the same condom twice. Once you are done, Wrap the used condom in a tissue and throw it in the bin. #YouthCanKE #CondomDay2024 #SafeSex lifeyangu.com/contraceptives…

What is the craziest thing you’ve heard about condoms? A person can wear two condoms to avoid condom burst? SURELY!!! #YouthCanKE #CondomDay2024 #SafeSex lifeyangu.com/contraceptives…

Share with us, what is the craziest thing you’ve heard about condoms? #YouthCanKE #CondomDay2024 #SafeSex

The release of the 2022 Kenya Demographic Health Survey will help the @GovtOfKenya to plan, invest in and track Kenya’s development goals, including for #children. This is a milestone towards a better future for all children in Kenya. #KDHS2022 #Datamatters #Foreverychild

Are there actual plans underway for the evacuation of Kenyans in Sudan or was it just boardroom talk? @DrAlfredMutua

@Life_Yangu I went to buy at the chemist. remember feeling embarrassed, sort of a similar feeling whenever I'd go buy sanitary pads. 🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣 #YouthNaContraceptionKE #LifeYangu

Q3. Condom ulipata aje mara kwanza, experience yako ilikuwa aje? #LifeYangu #YouthNaContraceptionKE

Tomorrow it is! people have different experiences trying to access or even with the use of condoms. What is your story? Make it a date! 11am - 12pm. For your preparations find out more on condoms lifeyangu.com/contraceptives… #LifeYangu #YouthNaContraceptionKE

@DSWKenya Country Director, Evelyn Samba at the @ICFP2022 sharing the work DSW is doing with the @Life_Yangu platform to further increase access to SRHR information and services #YouthCanKE #ICFP2022

Join us at the @ICFP2022 Plenary hall for the Bayer lunch symposium on the power of partnerships. We will be highlighting the impact of @Life_Yangu, a platform on which young people can access information on FP and be linked to public health facilities for service access

“Technology can enhance access to contraceptives to the youth in various ways:- TikTok a platform that can reach the young people Podcasts Incorporating Youth friendly services at health centers” ~ Mwanahawa

Mildred, a representative from Bayer sharing the story behind birth of Life Yangu. #LifeYangu

We are all set people! Karibuni to the launch of Life Yangu! #LifeYangu