On International Women's Day, Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto called for increased investment in women's economic empowerment, stating it is vital for stronger economies and national stability.

• First Lady Rachel Ruto emphasized that "When women thrive, nations prosper," highlighting economic empowerment as a driver for development, peace, and stability.
• She championed initiatives like the Joyful Women Organization (JoyWo), which utilizes table-banking to help thousands of women access savings and loans for businesses.
• The First Lady's office also launched the Triple Threat Programme to address teenage pregnancy, HIV infections, and sexual and gender-based violence among adolescent girls, noting that nearly 1 in 5 girls aged 15-19 have been pregnant or are mothers.