Dr. Joyce Kithure, Deputy President’s spouse, urged African women to strive for greater recognition and inclusion to develop a stronger continent at the inaugural First Ladies of Africa Impact and Resilience (FLAIR) Gala and Dinner Awards in Nairobi.

• Dr. Kithure, a scientist and lecturer at the University of Nairobi, highlighted that societies empowering women and girls consistently experience profound transformation.
• The event was the inaugural FLAIR Gala and Dinner Awards, held on Friday evening.
• She emphasized that women are crucial to Africa's resilience and progress across various sectors, despite facing structural, cultural, and economic barriers.