By John Kariuki
The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) today held a pivotal meeting with the Centre for Parliamentary Studies & Training (CPST) to discuss training opportunities for women legislators in Kenya and their counterparts in other parliaments. This collaboration, in partnership with McGill University School of Continuing Studies, aims to enhance the leadership capacity of women in governance.
One of the key programs discussed was Parliamentary Practices: Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE), which seeks to equip women leaders with the necessary skills to drive gender-responsive governance. Additionally, the meeting explored various other training opportunities, including Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology’s MSc in Leadership and Governance, the University of Nairobi’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Training of Trainers program for Members of Parliament.
McGill University and CPST also introduced the Contemporary Issues in Parliamentary Governance residency program in Canada, scheduled for May 2025. Other opportunities include the National Defence College course for parliamentary leaders and an upcoming CPST-IPU webinar focused on public participation.
KEWOPA remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering women legislators through capacity-building initiatives. In alignment with its Strategic Plan, the association continues to strengthen the ability of its members to effectively undertake legislative, representative, and oversight roles.
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