Abstract

Learning Outcomes

This case can be used to teach students the complexities of addressing gender disparities in organizational leadership within professional settings. Upon completion of the case discussion, students will be able to understand how gender functions as a social determinant of health and its influence on leadership dynamics; assess the strategic motivations and challenges in embedding gender equity in workplace structures; identify systemic barriers to inclusive leadership; and evaluate the organizational readiness for implementing gender-focused interventions. Additionally, students will engage in collaborative group analysis to strengthen their decision-making skills and propose actionable strategies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Case Synopsis

This case explores gendered leadership growth and workplace gender parity and its adverse effect on women within the professional roles. This case deals with several topics that fast-growing Nongovernmental organisations and young community-based initiatives face. Pazuri Kenya is a mid-sized healthcare service provider that runs a gender-based violence recovery Centre. The organisation seeks to achieve gender equality through promoting women-related health advocacy, community mobilisation, mental health promotion, sexual and reproductive health justice while fostering inclusivity. For this purpose, its’ primary goal is voicing gender equality while empowering women of low social economic class within Kajiado by addressing issue of gender-based violence among females and key populations.

Complexity/ Academic level

This case is suitable for upper undergraduate and graduate-level students pursuing degrees in healthcare management, public health, business administration, human resource management, and gender studies. It is intended for use in courses such as organizational behaviour, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and strategic human capital management. The case requires students to apply prior knowledge of gendered leadership, health equity, and intersectionality to real-world organizational dilemmas, fostering critical thinking on the intersection of leadership, workplace equity, and social impact. It is particularly appropriate for learners with foundational understanding of public health equity, social determinants of health, and intercultural organizational management.

Supplementary Materials

Teaching notes are available only to educators upon request from the Case Centre at cases@strathmore.edu

Keywords

Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Social Impact, Gender Studies, Workplace Policy

Citation

Saning'o, T. S. & Baraka, H. T. (2025). Pazuri Kenya Foundation: Gendered Leadership Growth. In Strathmore Africa Case Center. Strathmore Africa Case Centre. https://doi.org/10.70268/SACC-03-23-31

Publisher: Strathmore Africa Case Centre

Copyright © 2025, Strathmore Africa Case Centre

Category : Case

Author : Tatio Samson Saning’o, Harriet Tunu Baraka

Publisher : Strathmore University

Document ID : SACC-03-23-31