NGEC, Plan-Swiss Alliance Launch GBV Fight in Isiolo

NGEC and Plan International Kenya unveil GBV response project with Swiss support to protect Isiolo’s most vulnerable

Isiolo — The Commission (NGEC), through its Isiolo Regional Office, has partnered with Plan International Kenya to launch a new Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Project in the Horn of Africa. The initiative is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation.

Commissioner Nzomo Mbithuka led the Commission’s delegation to the official launch, which targets Burat and Ngaremara Wards in Isiolo County. The project aims to strengthen GBV prevention and response systems through a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach.

The launch was preceded by courtesy visits to the Office of the Governor, where the NGEC and partners, hosted by the County Secretary, discussed strategies to deepen cooperation, coordination, and partnerships for effective project delivery.

The event brought together high-level stakeholders, including the Plan International Kenya Country Director and the Regional Director for Africa’s Development from the Swiss Development Cooperation, underscoring the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration.

Speaking as Chief Guest, Commissioner Mbithuka reaffirmed NGEC’s commitment to offering technical support and advancing strategic partnerships to galvanize collective action against GBV in the region.

The project, designed to empower vulnerable communities in northern Kenya, is expected to bolster local GBV response mechanisms and promote inclusive engagement across government, civil society, and community actors.

NGEC Commissioner Nzomo Mbithuka at the launch of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Project in the Horn of Africa, in Isiolo