Women in Higher Education

Despite the remarkable growth of women students in higher education in many countries worldwide, women continue to be under-represented in senior positions in the sector. This Special Report brings together University World News articles focusing on issues around gender in higher education and women in leadership positions.

KENYA

How Kenyatta’s leader shattered the glass ceiling

Olive Mugenda is vice-chancellor of Kenyatta University, Kenya’s second largest institution by student numbers. For years she knocked on the doors of management, quietly but very persistently. When they opened, she entered enthusiastically – and made a major impact. She spoke to University World News for the latest in our article series on African university leaders.

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