The Siaya County Assembly has passed the landmark Siaya Widows Protection Bill 2025 after over thirteen years of advocacy, aiming to protect widows' rights and dignity. This legislation seeks to address inheritance rights, economic empowerment, and protection from abuse and discrimination for widows in the region.

• The Bill was passed on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, and awaits the Governor’s assent.
• MCA for South East Alego Ward and Chairperson of the Siaya County Assembly Women Caucus, Masidis Scholastica Madowo, sponsored the Bill.
• The Bill will outlaw harmful cultural practices, establish ward welfare committees, create a Directorate of Widows, and set up an empowerment fund.
• Carren Ageng'o, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Children's Services, commended Siaya County for pushing the women's agenda.
• Founders of foundations like Nyogaya Foundation (Thomas Agutu) and Lillian Ngala Foundation (Lillian Ngala) hailed the Bill as transformative and a model for other counties.