NOWLA will push for initiatives that promote sustainable livelihood in the North Eastern region. This will among the other things include access to critical amenities like good roads, schools, hospitals, water systems, and essential services, as well as promoting economic diversification and livelihood opportunities.
Gender equality and women’s leadership is among the guiding principles for NOWLA. The organization will also further promote gender-mainstreaming policies, laws, and programs that will eliminate the structural and social injustice issues experienced by women in the region.
Many communities in the North Eastern region are pastoralist. This is their way of life, their source of livelihood and their cultural identity. However, challenges such as limited resources, competition for pasture and water, and susceptibility to effects of climate change affects the pastoralist communities.
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The Northern Kenya Women Leaders Association (NOWLA) was established in 2024 with a bold and clear vision: to empower women leaders from the North Eastern region of Kenya and position them as key players in shaping the socio-economic and political landscape of the region. This region, historically marginalized and underdeveloped, faces persistent challenges such as poverty, gender inequality, limited infrastructure, and the effects of climate change. Despite these hurdles, the women of Northern Kenya have remained resilient and steadfast in their quest for meaningful change
NOWLA upholds the highest ethical standards, acting with honesty, transparency, and moral principles in all its endeavors. .
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NOWLA demonstrates unwavering determination and perseverance in the face of challenges, adapting and overcoming obstacles to achieve its mission.
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The organization values and celebrates the rich cultural, ethnic, and social diversity of the North Eastern region, fostering an environment of mutual understanding and respect.
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The organization embraces diversity and promotes the active participation and representation of all women, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances.
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NOWLA is committed to being answerable and responsible for its actions, decisions, and the effective utilization of resources entrusted to it by stakeholders and partners.
Read MoreThe mandate of NOWLA is to support and empower women leaders in the North Eastern region of Kenya through offering the requisite skills, platforms and opportunities to participate in the development and decision making of the region and Kenya at large.
A united and prosperous society where women in the North Eastern region of Kenya are equal partners in leadership, decision-making, and socioeconomic development.
To promote gender equality, enhance women’s leadership and socio-economic development in the North Eastern region of Kenya through capacity enhancement, lobbying, economic empowerment, and peace building.
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Individuals, institutions and entities that have similar goals and vision of NOWLA and would like to be involved or support any of these programs or activities can apply for affiliate membership. Affiliate membership costs KES 75,000 paid annually as a subscription fee.
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acknowledges the need to nature and empower the upcoming generation of women to take up leadership positions. This category is meant for women between the age of 18 and 35 in the North Eastern region who wish to be leaders. The annual subscription fee for this category is KES 30,000.
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To be a corporate member, one needs to be a private sector company, business, or an entity that wishes to support NOWLA’s agenda and join hands in the socio-economic development of the region. The annual subscription fee for corporate membership is KES 200,000. It should be noted that all the members, irrespective of the category, have a right to be involved in the activities of NOWLA, attend General Meetings and have a voice in the decision-making process of the organization. Members will also receive routine updates, newsletters, and invitations to special events arranged by NOWLA.
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