NGEC upset over Amb. Monica Juma’s rejection by parliament
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has expressed disappointment over the rejection of Presidential nominee to the post of Secretary to the Cabinet Ambassador Dr. Monica Juma by th....
Political parties reject Chepkonga’s Bill, urge tabling of TWG proposal
Political parties meeting under the aegis of the political parties liaison committee Thursday made a seven point resolution among them urging the Chairperson of the Justice and ....
NGEC asks AG to publish Bill for immediate realization of the two thirds gender principle
~~The National Gender and Equality Commission has asked the Attorney General Professor Githu Muigai to publish the Bill proposed by the Technical Working Group-TWG providing for....
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NGEC roots for two thirds framework at Devolution Conference
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma addresses delegates at the second devolution conference in Kisumu where the Commission pushed for the passage of a law that provides for t....
Political Parties agree on gender formula
Political parties have unanimously agreed to support the option of replicating the provisions of Article 177 (b) and (c) to Articles 97 & 98 of the Constitution to realize t....
PRESS RELEASE-Rape allegations against Imenti Central MP Gideon Mwiti
The National Gender and Equality Commission would like to condemn the disturbing allegations of rape against Imenti Central legislator Honourable Gideon Mwiti. The allegations a....
Invigorating discourse on gender equality and inclusion at Continental Level
The National Gender and Equality Commission of Kenya has yet again invigorated the discussions of gender equality and inclusion in African Public Administration and Governance s....
Formula for realizing two thirds gender rule unveiled
The technical working group on the realization of the two thirds gender principle which is convened by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has recommended the lif....
'Attorney General has two thirds formula,' Gender Commission
The National Gender and Equality Commission has revealed that the Attorney General Githu Muigai has the formula for the realization of the two thirds gender principle.
All out war on gender based violence as NGEC launches campaign
In keeping with its strategic objective to see reduced prevalence of sexual and gender based violence cases, the National Gender and Equality Commission December 2014 launched a....
Nomadic MCA Caucus holds forum on disability mainstreaming
Members of County Assemblies from the Nomadic Counties in Kenya under the auspices of the Northern Nomadic Disabled Persons’ Organization (NONDO) February held a meeting i....
NGEC intervenes to restore Naivasha disability center
The National Gender and Equality Commission has brokered a truce between Naivasha sub district hospital and the Disability Resource and Information Center (DRIC) after personnel....
NGEC seeks partners to develop ECOSOC standards
The National Gender and Equality Commission plans to work with national, county based and International partners to develop standards for the implementation of policies for the ....
NGEC concludes inquiry into child pregnancies in Kwale County
The NGEC has concluded the third circuit of the inquiry into child pregnancies in Kwale County. The Commission conducted the inquiry for three days and received submission....
NGEC’s 3rd circuit of the inquiry into child pregnancies in Kwale County
In line with its mandate, NGEC is conducting a public inquiry into child pregnancy in Kenya. The inquiry seeks to explore implementation gaps in national laws and policies along....
Men urged to treat women with dignity
National Gender and Equality Commission’s Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has urged men to treat women with dignity as the world marked the international men’s day Wedne....
Shot in the arm in search for two thirds gender framework
USAID through Uraia Trust, has committed to support the National Gender and Equality Commission with resources amounting Kshs. 14,000,000 to strengthen accountability mechanisms....
NGEC urges govt to address older persons welfare
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has called on the government to operationalize the National Social Assistance Act, 2013 and the National Social Security Fund Act, 2013 amendmen....
Open Call to the Public for Proposals on the attainment of Two-thirds Gender Principle
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE ATTAINMENT OF THE TWO -THIRDS GENDER PRINCIPLE IN PARLIAMENT
“CALL FOR PRO....
NGEC urges inclusion for PWDs in National and County Governments
The National Gender and Equality Commission has rallied national and county governments to include persons with disabilities in the running of their affairs. Speaking at a consu....