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Celebrating women in the Kenyan fashion industry Naomi Nganga, Silvia Njoki, Joy Kendi, Cris Njoki, Anyango Mpinga and Sheila Kingori [Photo: Courtesy] The global spread of the feminist movement over the past few decades has led to the feminine genius being seen, heard and felt in every sphere of influence. Women now more than ever are sensitized, educated, equipped, ready and aiming to reach greater heights in their industries, trades and professions. The meteoric rise of female entrepreneurs in recent years has been accelerated more so in the Fashion and Beauty Industry. Kenya is ranked as...

Could the Covid pandemic make fashion more sustainable? Hannah Marriott Even the most ardent fan of elasticated waistbands would have to concede that 2020 has been an ugly year for fast fashion. The industry’s environmental issues are well known. It emits more carbon emissions than all international flight and maritime shipping combined, according to UNEP, the UN Environment Programme. The UK alone sends an estimated £140m worth, or 350,000 tonnes, of used clothing to landfill. And 2020 highlighted the human cost of over-production, with grim reports from Pakistani factorie...