Milestones, achievements and success: Standard Group Women Network marks first year anniversaryStandard Group CEO Orlando Lyomu (second left) Standard Group Women Network (SGWN) president Queenter Mbori (centre), Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Houghton Irungu (second right), Digital Managing Editor Carole Kimutai (right) and Head of Corporate Affairs Charles Kimathi (left) cut a cake to mark Standard Group Women Network one year anniversary awards, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. [David Njaaga/Standard]The Standard Group Women Network marked its first year anniversary on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.Launched in October 2018 following a company survey that revealed the majority of the company's female staff felt excluded, the network set out to improve the welfare of women working at the organisation, while striving to achieve gender equality. That is how this initiative started," explained Standard Group CEO Orlando Lyomu, of the concept to launch the Women's Network. "A year ago, Standard Group gave us a platform to articulate the voice of women and position them for greater responsibilities and impact," she echoed. From left, Caroline Obuya, Safina Okumu, Mercy May, Julian Kamau and Killiad Msafiri pose for a photo during the Standard Group Women Network week.

Source: Standard Digital December 04, 2019 17:03 UTC