Kenya’s second lady leads a new wave of young scientist

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Kenya's Second Lady, H.E Dr. Joyce Kithure, is championing a new generation of young scientists and critical thinkers, emphasizing the importance of girls' inclusion in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) during the inaugural First Ladies of Africa Impact and Resilience (FLAIR) Gala Awards and Dinner.

Dr. Kithure, a scientist at the University of Nairobi’s Department of Chemistry, stressed that empowering girls through education, mentorship, and resources leads to generational transformation.
The FLAIR event, hosted at the Fairmont Norfolk, aims to unite Africa's First Ladies, academia, industry, and civil society to advance solutions for economic inclusion, resilience, and gender equality.
She called for intentional investment in girls' education and urged African governments and institutions to move beyond symbolism to collaboration and measurable action, emphasizing that empowering women is a "continuous commitment."

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