National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson, Hon. Rehema Jaldesa, has taken the gender equality conversation to TikTok, engaging in a candid discussion with online influencer Gaadisa Abba Roobaa on pressing issues shaping Kenya's equality agenda.
The conversation explored women's political representation, the fight against Gender-Based Violence and femicide, patriarchal barriers to leadership, and systemic obstacles limiting women's participation in decision-making.
Hon. Jaldesa's appearance on the popular digital platform signals a deliberate shift in the Commission's engagement strategy, recognising that traditional forums alone cannot reach the diverse demographics necessary to drive meaningful cultural and policy change.
The discussion comes at a critical juncture for Kenya, which has witnessed a troubling surge in femicide cases and GBV incidents in recent years.
She reiterated the Commission's commitment to holding dutybearers accountable and ensuring survivors have access to justice and support.
She noted that while Kenya has made constitutional progress including the two-thirds gender principle—implementation remains a challenge.
The TikTok engagement generated significant online traction.
