Commission Lauds Record SIGs Elected in the 2022 General Elections
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for equality and freedom from discrimination for all persons, including guaranteeing the equal enjoyment of rights: civil, political, eco....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the world in observing the 2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The World Elder Abu....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD
The National Gender and Equality Commission(NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child, which is marked every year, on 16th &nbs....
NGEC urges political parties to comply with Two-Thirds Gender Principle
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION ON PROMOTING MEANINGFUL AND GREATER PARTICIPATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) IN THE POLITICAL PARTY PROCESSES IN ....
STATEMENT DURING CELEBRATIONS TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the world at large in commemorating the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD). This is an annual event he....
Political parties vow to adhere to principles of equality and inclusion
Political parties have vowed to adhere to principles of equality and inclusion of special interest groups (SIGs) in readiness for the general elections.
In a joint pre....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE TO FGM
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). T....
Commission Now Full House With Appointment Of Two More Members
For the first time, the Commission has the full compliment of five appointed members following the swearing in of Commissioner Caroline Naikena Lentupuru and Commissioner ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the world at large in observing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins the global community in marking the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) under the 2....
STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the World in honouring our rural women during the International Day of Rural Women, (IDRW)
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins older members of society, Kenya and the world at large in observing the United Nations International Day of Older Person....
80 Equality Champions Feted at Usawa Awards
A total of 80 individuals, institutions and counties were awarded with certificates and commemorative plaques at the inaugural Usawa Awards ceremony during the Commission’....
NGEC Marks a Decade of Epic Highs and Unforgettable Lows
On August 30th 2021, the National Gender and Equality Commission marked 10 years since it was established in a grand hybrid ceremony attended by cabinet secretaries Professor Ma....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the globe at large in commemorating this year’s International Youth Day (IYD). The day is celebrated eac....
Commemorating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins the World in commemorating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day is celebrated globally on the....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins Kenya and the African continent at large in commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC), which is marked every year o....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins older members of society, Kenya and the world at large in observing the 2021 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).&nb....
APPOINTMENT OF HON. MARTHA KOOME AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is delighted by the appointment of Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome by H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, President and Commander in Chief of t....
BREACH OF CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROGRAMMING CODE BY HOMEBOYZ RADIO
The National Gender and Equality Commission has noted the multiple breaches of the code of conduct for the practice of journalism in Kenya as well as the programming code commit....