STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is delighted to join all Kenyans and the global community in commemorating The International Women's Day (IWD), which is c....
PRESS RELEASE : SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HARASSMENT IN KENYA TEA FARMS
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is deeply concerned and condemns the revelations of sexual exploitation and harassment of over 70 women working in tea farms o....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FGM
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins Kenya and the rest of the world in commemorating
PRESS RELEASE: INDECENT ACT BY PUPILS OF ITUMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KISII COUNTY
The National Gender and Equality Commission is mandated to promote and protect the rights of special interest groups, including children. As such, the Commission is responsible ....
SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CASES ON THE RISE
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has taken note of the rampant reported cases of sexual and gender-based violence in the country. Specifically, the Commission ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2022
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins all Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Kenya and the world at large in observing the United Nations International Day of....
STATEMENT ON THE OBSERVANCE OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins the world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This is an annual campaign that calls ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins older members of society, Kenya, and the world at large in observing the United Nations International day of Older Perso....
Commission Lauds Record SIGs Elected in the 2022 General Elections
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for equality and freedom from discrimination for all persons, including guaranteeing the equal enjoyment of rights: civil, political, eco....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the world in observing the 2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The World Elder Abu....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD
The National Gender and Equality Commission(NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child, which is marked every year, on 16th &nbs....
NGEC urges political parties to comply with Two-Thirds Gender Principle
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION ON PROMOTING MEANINGFUL AND GREATER PARTICIPATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) IN THE POLITICAL PARTY PROCESSES IN ....
STATEMENT DURING CELEBRATIONS TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the world at large in commemorating the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD). This is an annual event he....
Political parties vow to adhere to principles of equality and inclusion
Political parties have vowed to adhere to principles of equality and inclusion of special interest groups (SIGs) in readiness for the general elections.
In a joint pre....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE TO FGM
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). T....
Commission Now Full House With Appointment Of Two More Members
For the first time, the Commission has the full compliment of five appointed members following the swearing in of Commissioner Caroline Naikena Lentupuru and Commissioner ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the world at large in observing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins the global community in marking the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) under the 2....
STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the World in honouring our rural women during the International Day of Rural Women, (IDRW)
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins older members of society, Kenya and the world at large in observing the United Nations International Day of Older Person....