Wanjiru Kihoro

Wanjiru Kihoro (9 September 1953 – 12 October 2006) was an economist, writer and feminist activist from Kenya. She was one of the founders of the pan-African women's organisation Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) and the for the Release of Political Prisoners in Kenya. Quotes Although women are the backbone of the economy, we are shy about insisting on our right to more than handouts Oxfamilibrary Quotes about Wanjiru Kihoro She was a leader, activist for democracy, freedom, human rights, equality and justice and always stood on the side of the oppressed, particularly women and the poor. She worked tirelessly and with courage, using her razor-sharp intellect to focus thousands, of the task at hand in creative ways which brought her knowledge and everyday life together in very practical ways. Described by Wangui wa Goro October 19, 2006 Wanjiru urged particularly women and others to take responsibility for their lives by become leaders and to live their lives in the centre-fold of humanity, not its margins and she did this by example through practicing what she preached, but also training others and advocating for others. From pambazuka news , October 19, 2006 External Links Category:Women politicians in Kenya