President’s Advisor Applauds NGEC's Leadership in Establishing a Gender Data Hub

During a high-level consultative meeting held at The Heron By Sarovar Portico in Nairobi, Harriette Chiggai, President's Advisor on Women's Rights, lauded the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) for its pivotal role in spearheading discussions aimed at creating a national gender data hub.

The meeting brought together stakeholders from both State and non-state sectors, all of whom deal with diverse gender data sets, to explore how NGEC can serve as the central host for this crucial initiative.

Chiggai commended NGEC for providing a platform where gender-focused actors could align on a shared vision for establishing a comprehensive data hub. "NGEC continues to demonstrate its leadership and commitment to gender equality by facilitating this dialogue. Today's meeting is not just about sharing insights but about creating a collaborative pathway toward a data hub that will revolutionize how we tackle gender inequality in Kenya," she remarked.

She urged the stakeholders present to see the hub as more than just a repository of information. "This hub should not merely store numbers—it must be a dynamic tool that drives policy changes and holds institutions accountable. NGEC is perfectly positioned to host this, ensuring that the data we collect is actionable and accessible to all who are fighting for gender equality," Chiggai said.

Chiggai concluded by calling for sustained collaboration among all actors involved. "The road to establishing this hub requires the collective will of every stakeholder here today. Together, with NGEC leading the charge, we can transform the way we use data to push for real, lasting gender equality in Kenya."

The consultative meeting marks a significant step in Kenya's efforts to centralize and better utilize gender data, setting the stage for future discussions on formalizing NGEC's role as the host of a national gender data hub.

Highlighting the importance of such a hub, Chiggai emphasized that robust and inclusive data is essential for informed decision- making and effective policy implementation. "Without credible data, we cannot fully understand the depth of the challenges women face across various sectors, nor can we measure the progress we are making toward gender equality," she noted.

The envisioned hub would allow for the consolidation of gender- disaggregated data, tracking inequalities across intersections like race, disability, economic status, and more.

President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights,Harriette Chiggai, engages stakeholders during a consultative meeting