MAA Widows and OVC

11/09/2026

07/09/2026

We honor Gloria Steinem; journalist, activist, movement-builder and one of the defining feminist voices of our time.

For more than six decades, she helped bring feminist ideas into the mainstream through her writing, organizing and activism. Gloria believed deeply in the power of connection, community and sisterhood. Not just to change minds, but to change history.

She leaves behind a movement strengthened by her courage, millions inspired by her words, and a world closer to the she spent her life fighting for.

Thank you, Gloria, for spending a life working to expand what is possible , everywhere.

05/09/2026

International Day for Indigenous Women and Girls

As Maa widows, we proudly celebrate and honour our women and girls on this important day. We recognize their strength, resilience, dignity, and invaluable role in our families and communities.

Every indigenous woman and girl deserves to live with dignity, safety, respect, and equal opportunities. Let us continue to stand together, uplift one another, and create a future where no woman or girl is left behind.

Maa widows — our voices matter, our lives matter, and our dignity matters.

Widows Leave With Dignity

04/09/2026

MAA Widows is happy and honoured to be part of the Kenya Association of Widows (KENAWI).
As an organisation, we believe in the power of working together to amplify the voices, rights, and dignity of widows across the country.

Together, we can create stronger networks, advocate for meaningful change, and build a future where every widow is heard, respected, and empowered.

United in purpose. Stronger together. 🤝
# MAA Widows # KENAWI Rights # Widows Voice@

01/09/2026

Unpacking the Gender-Based Violence, Including Femicide, Report
Today, we joined stakeholders at the Youth Centre in Narok Central to unpack and discuss the Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including femicide, report and explore practical ways to address violence in our communities.

As Maa Widows, we remain committed to ending all forms of violence against widows in Narok County. Every widow deserves to live with dignity, safety, justice, and respect.

We call on all stakeholders, community leaders, duty bearers, and members of the community to work together to prevent violence, protect survivors, strengthen access to justice, and ensure that widows are not left behind.

Together, we can build a safer and more just Narok County where every woman and widow can live free from violence.

24/08/2026

17/08/2026

Equality would mean ensuring that widows have the same legal rights to land, education, health services, and economic opportunities as men and other members of society.

Equity goes further by recognizing the specific barriers widows may face—such as limited access to land ownership, poverty, cultural practices, lack of legal knowledge, or limited access to financial resources—and providing targeted support to overcome these barriers.

In short:

Equality is giving everyone the same. Equity is giving everyone what they need to have a fair chance.

For Maa Widows, equity is particularly important because treating everyone equally does not always address the historical and structural disadvantages faced by widows.

11/08/2026

Land Rights Remain a Critical Challenge for Maasai Widows

Maasai widows face numerous challenges following the death of their husbands. Among these challenges, land ownership, access, and security remain some of the most critical concerns.

For many widows, the loss of a husband can also mean the loss of control over family land and other property. Some face displacement, discrimination, land grabbing, or pressure from relatives who question their right to inherit and manage property. This threatens their livelihoods, the wellbeing of their children, and their dignity.

Land is not only a source of livelihood for Maasai families—it is also central to identity, culture, food security, and the future of children.

At Maa Widows, we continue to advocate for widows' rights to land and property, strengthen legal literacy on succession and inheritance, and create awareness within communities so that widows can live with dignity, security, and justice.

A widow should not lose her home, land, and dignity because she has lost her husband. Her rights must be protected.

09/08/2026

Celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 🌍🌿

Today, MAA Widows proudly recognises and celebrates indigenous women who continue to preserve and pass on our rich cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, values, languages, and practices to the next generation.

Through intergenerational dialogue, our mothers and grandmothers remain important custodians of knowledge, connecting the past, present, and future. Their wisdom strengthens our identity, promotes dignity, and ensures that our culture remains alive for generations to come.

We honour the indigenous women who have dedicated their lives to nurturing families, protecting our heritage, caring for our environment, and educating the next generation.

Maa Widows believes that when we listen to our elders, we preserve our history; when we empower women, we strengthen our communities.

Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! 💚

03/08/2026

Health continues to be a key focus area for the organization, because healthy individuals build healthy families, and healthy families create strong, resilient communities.

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health.
By promoting emotional wellbeing, reducing stigma and supporting widows through counseling, peer support, support and community engagement, we empower women to heal, thrive and care for their families with confidence.

HealthMatters, Families Communities