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WELCOME TO NGEC

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011 pursuant to Article 59 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya. Our mandate is informed by Section 8 of the National Gender and Equality Commission Act 2011. We focus on Special Interest Groups, which include women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), children, the older members of society, minorities and marginalized groups.

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Gender Commission Kenya
VISION

A society free from gender inequality and all forms of discrimination

Gender Commission Kenya
MISSION

To promote gender equality and freedom from all forms of discrimination in Kenya, especially for special interest groups through ensuring compliance with policies, laws and practice

Gender Commission Kenya
CORE VALUES

Our core values are; Fairness,Inclusiveness,Accountability, Teamwork and Integrity.

LATEST IN NGEC

CONSULTATIVE MEETING AND PRESS BRIEFING ON FEMICIDE AND OTHER FORMS OF GBV
CONSULTATIVE MEETING AND PRESS BRIEFING ON FEMICIDE AND OTHER FORMS OF GBV .
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STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION ON COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD ON 11th OCTOBER 2024 .
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STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDE
STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS .
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PRESS STATEMENT : TRAGIC FIRE INCIDENT AT HILLSIDE ENDARASHA ACADEMY IN NYERI
PRESS STATEMENT : TRAGIC FIRE INCIDENT AT HILLSIDE ENDARASHA ACADEMY IN NYERI .
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LATEST VIDEOS AND PHOTOS FROM OUR GALLERY

Commissioner Caroline N. Lentupuru shares insights at the Business Idea Marathon

Commissioner Caroline N. Lentupuru shares insights at the Business Idea Marathon

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Investigating the case of Jackline Njeri, a 17-year o

Investigating the case of Jackline Njeri, a 17-year o

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Dr. Margaret Karungaru takes oath of office as Commissioner

Dr. Margaret Karungaru takes oath of office as Commissioner

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GENDER REPRESENTATION

KENYAN PARLIAMENT

The constitution states that not more than two-thirds of the members of elective bodies can be of the same gender.

27.41%
National Assembly

23.49%

are women
Senate

31.30%

are women

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