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&....
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....
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....
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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....
Empowering Change: National Police Service Commission's Gender Mainstreaming Training
In a strategic move towards fostering inclusive practices within the Kenyan security sector, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) recently embarked on a transformative ....
Tackling the Alarming Surge in Gender-Based Violence: NGEC Leads National Dialogue to Combat GBV
The county dialogue forums, held in these regions, focus on Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which include women, youth, persons with disabilities, children, and other marginalis....
Rising Tide of Femicide in Kenya: A Wake-Up Call for Action
In a stark and troubling revelation, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has called attention to the disturbing rise in femicide across Kenya, a nation grappling ....
Bridging Gaps: Pioneering Inclusivity in Infrastructure Development
In a pivotal meeting that signals a new chapter for inclusive development, Rehema Jaldesa, Chairperson of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), engaged in producti....
Uniting Voices for Equality: Kenya’s Minority Communities Rally for Constitutional Justice
In an inspiring demonstration of unity and determination, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) stood shoulder to shoulder with Kenya’s minority communities a....