At just 32 Roseline Orwa, became a widow and was subjected to cruel cultural traditional practices. But she refused to accept silence and chose to speak through the stop widow abuse in Kenya page, her voice reached thousands. in partnership with the Lord lomba ,she led a grassroot movement with more than 6000 widows and 3 out of 4 elected at the assembly. The amazing thing is the strategy and creative tools that she uses, recently she wrote a book that has gone to Kenyan education system as a literature book that speaks to empathy and Kenyan context of women. The poetry book is a tool that is transforming widowhood into systemic change.

Even if no one stands with you or agrees with you ,your path,let integrity and truth be your voice .When you walk without fear, because truth becomes your firm, unshakable foundation. In a world full of noise,deception,and shifting values, standing in integrity may set you apart-but it also sets you free.You don't need crowds approval when your life is aligned with what is right.Let your actions speak louder than opinions, and let truth carry you forward, even if you walk the road alone.

Mildred Ngesa invites us to listen with the soul to a transformative space beyond the veil.
In a time where the world moves fast and noise fills every corner, Mildred Ngesa is calling us to slow down. In a powerful and grounding message, she asks us to sit back, breathe, and let our backs touch the chair. this is not just a talk, it's an invitation to go deeper.
We are living behind veils, she says, but today you are invited to step into something new. This is not about listening with your ears, it's about lending your soul. From behind the veil, a new kind of truth is emerging, and this is only the beginning.

We hosted a powerful Widows Baraza bringing together widow leaders, media, expert and teachers to explore artivism as a bold tool for advancing widow rights. This Inspiring event also marked the launch of Rona's Foundation new creative tools aimed at amplifying widow voices, challenging harmful norms and reshaping public narratives because healing spaces must also be courageous and transformative.

In the heart of our grassroot community, young voices rise with powerful words. Watch as children perform a touching poem about widowhood-expressing grief, hope and resilience.
#GrassrootVoices #PoetryforChange

The Pitch video outlines Rona Foundation's vision for climate change programs with widows as change makers restoring ecosystems in Siaya County, Kenya!

The Pitch Video outlines Roseline Orwa's vision for our healthcare programs at the Rona Centre, and her dreams of publishing a memoir to ensure widows are see, heard and empowered.

Antony Omollo serves as a technical policy expert, and he plays a vital role in the legislative process concerning the widow's protection bill. His primary responsibility is to clearly explain the bill's provisions, ensuring that its content is comprehensible to everyone. He breaks down technical language into simpler terms, organizing informational session and answering questions from the stakeholders and widows, this helps to foster a better understanding of the bill's objective.

Our founder and Executive Director Roseline Orwa was among the 30 human rights defenders, who were awarded the gender champion award during the International Women's Day (IWD2025) by ForumCivESA,in recognition of her unwavering commitment to building the widows movement and advocating for their rights and dignity.
As a widow herself she envisions a society where widows of all ages live a life free from violence

Rowena Stella, from the Office of the County Attorney, provides a clear and detailed explanation of the terms and clauses in the Widows Protection Bill, ensuring that widows' rights and protections are well understood. She breaks down the legal language, making it accessible to all.
Advocate Achar Oduor, one of the key legal minds behind the bill, further explains the reasoning behind the specific terms used in drafting the legislation. He highlights how these choices strengthen the bill’s impact, ensuring it effectively addresses the challenges widows face and upholds their legal and social protections.

Edward Ogolla highlights the Rona foundation significant effort in supporting widows in siaya county .Through these efforts the foundation plays a crucial role in uplifting the lives of vulnerable widows.

Maida Nyawade, Director, youth affairs ,gender and social services, strongly prioritizes the commitment to develop a framework aimed at transforming the treatment of widows ,focusing on inheritance rights ,social inclusion and economic empowerment. The goal is to create an implementable document that addresses the specific needs and demand of our widows.