From Baringo to Kilifi, Nakuru to Kakamega, Kiambu to Tana River, Laikipia to Kitui, Nairobi to Busia, Nyandarua to Murang’a – Grassroots Women Are Leading the Way!

A Movement Rooted in the Voices of Grassroots Women

Thirty years ago, a movement was born out of necessity and urgency. The voices of grassroots women—women who take care of the land, raise families, run businesses, and drive community change—were missing from key decision-making spaces. In 1995, inspired by the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted in Beijing. China at the 4^th World Conference on Women, GROOTS Kenya was founded to bridge that gap, ensuring that these women not only participate meaningfully but that they are leading and contributing to shaping policies that impact their lives.

Fast forward to today, and the movement has grown into a national force spanning 22 counties, over 5,000 women-led groups, and countless impactful stories of women who have defied the odds to take up leadership, claim land rights, fight gender-based violence (GBV), and build economic resilience.

 “The Journey of GROOTS Kenya at 30” – Testimonials from grassroots champions across pioneering counties – Collated videos taken from the subcounty movement building activity.

12 Pioneering Counties, One Historic Celebration

As we mark this 30-year milestone, grassroots women have been leading their own celebrations at the sub-county and county levels across 12 pioneering counties:

Baringo | Kilifi | Nakuru | Kakamega | Kiambu | Tana River | Laikipia | Kitui | Nairobi | Busia | Nyandarua | Murang’a

In these counties, women have gathered in their communities, reflecting on their journeys—from securing women’s land rights to becoming elected leaders, from overcoming ending violence to building thriving enterprises and nurturing their families and communities.

Photo Gallery: County-Level Celebrations & Community Stories

Each event has been a powerful reminder that real transformation begins at the grassroots level. These celebrations are not just about the past 30 years; they are about strengthening the intergenerational foundations built over the three decades and reclaiming the future.

A National Culmination in Kiambu – The Grand Celebration

The momentum now builds toward Tuesday, March 4, 2025, when GROOTS Kenya will host a national culmination event in Kiambu County. This gathering will bring together:

• Over 300 grassroots women from 22 counties
• Policy makers, government leaders, and international partners
• Development organizations and corporate supporters
• Media representatives to amplify grassroots voices

This historic event will feature:

🗣 Keynote speeches from women who have led transformative change
🏆 Recognition of grassroots champions who have shaped the movement
📢 A call to action for the next decade of GROOTS Kenya

Why This Matters: The Future of Grassroots Women’s Leadership in Kenya

GROOTS Kenya at 30 is more than a celebration—it is a renewed commitment to amplifying the voices of grassroots women in leadership, governance, and economic empowerment. The Beijing+30 moment reminds us that while progress has been made, the promise for an equal, just, inclusive and transformed society is still not achieved.

Grassroots women remain on the frontlines of climate justice, economic justice, and social justice. Their stories are stories of power, determination, and unwavering belief that communities thrive when women in all their diversities are at the decision-making table.

Join us in this historic celebration. Follow the journey, share the stories, and be part of the movement!

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