Mixed bag of fortunes for women in 2024/25 BudgetAs the sun rises over Nairobi’s Kayole, Ruth Achieng’, a 28-year-old expectant mother, nervously counts the coins in her worn leather purse. Ruth’s story is just one of many that illustrate the real-world impact of Kenya’s latest budget decisions on women’s health and empowerment. This fund, born out of the 2010 Constitution, aims to address historical disadvantages faced by marginalized groups, including women. Additionally, the Women Enterprise Fund will receive Sh182.8 million, offering financial support to women entrepreneurs like Sarah’s sister, who runs a small tailoring business. For women like Ruth, this cut could mean the difference between a safe, attended birth and a potentially dangerous home delivery.
