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WELCOME TO NGEC

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011 pursuant to Article 59 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya. Our mandate is informed by Section 8 of the National Gender and Equality Commission Act 2011. We focus on Special Interest Groups, which include women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), children, the older members of society, minorities and marginalized groups.

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Gender Commission Kenya
VISION

A society free from gender inequality and all forms of discrimination

Gender Commission Kenya
MISSION

To promote gender equality and freedom from all forms of discrimination in Kenya, especially for special interest groups through ensuring compliance with policies, laws and practice

Gender Commission Kenya
CORE VALUES

Our core values are; Fairness,Inclusiveness,Accountability, Teamwork and Integrity.

LATEST IN NGEC

STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY .
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STATEMENT ON THE 2023 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
STATEMENT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES .
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STATEMENT ON COMMEMORATION OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENC
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION DURING THE COMMEMORATION OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON 25TH NOVEMBER – 10th DECEMBER,2023 .
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REGISTER FOR THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GENDER EQUALITY AND FAMILY SOCIALISATI
REGISTER FOR THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GENDER EQUALITY AND FAMILY SOCIALISATION FOR HUMAN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT .
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LATEST VIDEOS AND PHOTOS FROM OUR GALLERY

Commissioner Caroline N. Lentupuru shares insights at the Business Idea Marathon

Commissioner Caroline N. Lentupuru shares insights at the Business Idea Marathon

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Investigating the case of Jackline Njeri, a 17-year o

Investigating the case of Jackline Njeri, a 17-year o

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Dr. Margaret Karungaru takes oath of office as Commissioner

Dr. Margaret Karungaru takes oath of office as Commissioner

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GENDER REPRESENTATION

KENYAN PARLIAMENT

The constitution states that not more than two-thirds of the members of elective bodies can be of the same gender.

27.41%
National Assembly

23.49%

are women
Senate

31.30%

are women

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UK Aid
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World Bank
JICA
Reinvent
Ford Foundation

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