Revitalizing Gender Equality: NGEC Champions Research and Data-Driven Action
Nairobi, Kenya – The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has taken a decisive step toward strengthening Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) by spearhe....
Kitui Regional Office Champions Gender Equality at Intergovernmental Forum
Kitui, Kenya – The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Kitui Regional Office actively participated in the Intergovernmental County Forum to advance critical d....
The Future of Mobility: Multi-Stakeholder Training Equips Leaders for Inclusive Transport Systems
In a bid to foster safe, inclusive, and sustainable transport systems, the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority Board of Management (NaMATA) has spearheaded a multi-sta....
NGEC Defends Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Calls Impeachment Proceedings Discriminatory
The Commission (NGEC) has strongly opposed the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, terming the process unconstitutional and discriminatory. In a submission filed at th....
Disability Inclusion: The Key to Thriving Workplaces!
Despite Kenya’s progressive legal framework—including the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003, and the Employment Act, 2007, which prohibit workplace discrimination&....
NGEC Strengthens Ties with State Department for Gender to Advance Equality
Nairobi, Kenya –The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson, Hon. Rehema Jaldesa, led a high-level delegation to the State Department for Gender and A....
Garissa Office Launches Bura East Anti-FGM Steering Committee to Mark International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
Garissa, Kenya – In a significant stride towards eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Garissa office, in collaboration with ActionAid Kenya and local partners,....
GCG and NGEC Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle Regional Challenges in Kitui
Collaboration Aims to Strengthen Healthcare, Education, Climate Resilience, and Governance
In a decisive step towards fostering sustainable development and community....
Recognition Well Earned! Kilifi Regional Office Honoured for Leadership in Gender Equality
The Equality & Inclusion Thematic Group at the Kilifi Regional Office has been honoured by the Kenya-Finland Bilateral Program on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) for its excepti....
NGEC and Nairobi County Join Forces to Establish Landmark Safe House for GBV Survivors
Commission Chair Hon. Jaldesa and Nairobi County Woman Representative Hon. Esther Passaris Lead Inspection of New Facility
Nairobi, Kenya – In a groundbreaking....
Strength in Unity: Ending FGM and SGBV in Kenya
National Commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM Maili Tatu Stadium, Meru County
In a powerful demonstration of unity and resolve, the Natio....
Strengthening GBV Response in Kisumu: Enhancing Capacity and Accountability
Kisumu’s Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence Gain Momentum
The fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kisumu has taken a significant step forward wit....
Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy for Equality & Inclusion
Equality Data Hub CoCreation Workshop Launched in Machakos
Machakos, Kenya — In a significant stride towards strengthening datadriven policymaking, Hon. Jaldes....
Strengthening the Fight Against FGM: Isiolo Marks International Day of Zero Tolerance
Isiolo County, Kenya – The fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) gained renewed momentum as the Isiolo Regional Office joined key stakeholders in commemorating t....
A Call for Institutional Reform and Strengthened Partnerships
One of the key highlights of the discussion was the need for greater gender representation and inclusivity in public service leadership and employment. Hon. Jaldesa stressed tha....
Unity in Progress: Bi-Annual National Gender Sector Working Group to Chart a Path for Gender Equality in Kenya
In a significant step towards advancing gender equality in Kenya, the National Gender Sector Working Group (NGSWG) convened for its bi-annual meeting, bringing together stakehol....
A New Dawn in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Kenya
In a landmark move towards addressing the persistent issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide in Kenya, the High Court recently conducted the swearing-in ceremony for t....
Femicide in Kenya: Unmasking the Epidemic of Violence Against Women
Femicide: It’s is not just a women’s issue; it is a national crisis that affects the entire society. The time for empty rhetoric is over.
In recent years....
Kenya Moves to Strengthen GBV Response: National Policy Review Validated
The fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya took a significant step forward as key stakeholders convened at the Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi, for the validation of t....