USAWA Newsletter launched
NGEC has launched USAWA Newletter, an informative publication that will be produced quartely.The first issue is out and can be read by <read more
NGEC faults implementation of education integration policy for Persons with disabilities
NGEC Vice Chairperson Commissioner Simon Ndubai has decried the state of learning environment of students with disability as it emerged that the policy of integration and inclus....
NGEC and COG sign MoU
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson Ms. Winfred Lichuma has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the council of governors represented by th....
Lichuma appointed IAP member
NGEC Chairperson Commissioner Winfred Lichuma has been appointed member of the Independent Accountability Panel (IAP) for Every Woman Every Child Health Initiative. She becomes ....
Children agencies to streamline partnerships and interventions
A multisectoral coordination meeting convened by NGEC and bringing State and non-state actors dealing with children’s issues has flagged out four strategic pillars namely ....
The power of gender statistics in equality equations
NGEC and KNBS officials are in Sweden on a learning mission on gender statistics. The visit is part of larger global technical cooperation that Sweden is advancing particularly ....
NGEC-Consult more on Gender rule
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has called for more consultations between stakeholders charged with the formulation of a legal framework for the realization of the not more tha....
Petition on Two Thirds Gender Rule
The NGEC on 11th January filed a Petition challenging the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act,2015 deleting Section 14(b) of the National Police Service Act.
The ....
PRESS RELEASE-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST Ms FATUMA IBRAHIM
The National Gender and Equality Commission has noted the vicious knife attack on one Ms. Fatuma Ibrahim allegedly by her husband in Wajir County.
We take this opportu....
Nyeri Governor launches report on Status of the boy child in Kenya
A report based on a preliminary study of the status of the boy child in Kenya conducted by NGEC has revealed gaps that could potentially leave the boy child behind i....
National Campaign on Gender-Based Violence launched in Nairobi County
The 2015 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence began on November 25th. This year’s theme is: “
NGEC pushes for an engendered climate convention at Paris talks
Nations across the globe are gathering in Paris from November 30th through December 11th to negotiate a new global climate change agreement. The UN Climate Change Conference, al....
NGEC presents a paper at the 11th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies
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The National Gender and Equality Commission was among high profile presenters at the 11th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA- 11) held between 29th November ....
NGEC sponsors the 89th Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals at Kisumu County
The 89th Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals took place at the Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu County between November 20th and 26th. The colorful fete saw p....
PACJA Side Event Report -Gender and CC-The African perspectives
The event on Gender, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Africa was moderated by Sam Ogallah
NGEC fetes outstanding institutions for promoting PWD rights
The National Gender and Equality Commission has recognised 5 institutions drawn from the public and private sector for their efforts in promoting the rights for persons with dis....
NGEC faults new cabinet lineup
The National Gender and Equality Commission has faulted the new Cabinet lineup announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta for failing to include women and persons with disabilities a....
NGEC welcomes Pope, urges him to root for equality
The National Gender and Equality Commission has welcomed visiting His Holiness Pope Francis who jets into the country Wednesday evening for a two day visit that includes an open....
NGEC participates in UNDESA forum on disability and development
The National Gender and Equality Commission’s Vice Chairperson Simon Ndubai was among the participants at the UNDESA/DSPO forum on disability and development held be....
NGEC joins campaign to end violation of reproductive health rights
On 11th November, 2015, the National Gender and Equality Commission was invited by the International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa(ICWEA) and ICW-Kenya to la....