Breaking Ground on Justice: The Journey to Overhaul Kenya’s Sexual Offences Laws Begins in Machakos
In the quiet town of Machakos, a group of dedicated legal minds gathered for an intense working retreat. The purpose was singular but monumental: to initiate the process of over....
Empowering Indigenous Voices in the Fight Against Climate Change
In a room filled with the hum of diverse perspectives and united aspirations, representatives from the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), Mainyoito.
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Empowering the Future: A Girl's Vision for Change in Malindi
In a vibrant celebration of resilience, hope, and determination, the International Day of the Girl Child was marked on October 11, 2024, at the Maono Youth Space in Malindi. The....
NGEC Advocates for Survivor Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Initiatives
The Commission (NGEC) recently participated in a significant roundtable discussion in Nairobi aimed at promoting the economic empowerment of human trafficking survivo....
Stakeholders Trained on Gender-Responsive Climate Information and Services in Nairobi
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) concluded a three-day workshop in Nairobi, aimed at strengthening the capacity of key national stakeholders in produc....
Act Now: Annual SRHR and Climate Change Summit 2024
Kisumu, Kenya – In a powerful display of advocacy, the Kisumu regional team took center stage at the 2024 Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) & Clima....
Bridging the Gap: Pastoralist Leadership Summit Prepares for Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment
Recently key stakeholders gathered in Nairobi, united by a shared vision: to shape the conversations that will steer Kenya’s  ....
Empowering Resilience: Isiolo’s Youth Lead the Way in Disaster Risk Reduction
Isiolo County, like much of Northern Kenya, has borne the brunt of recurrent droughts, and nowhere is this hardship felt more acutely than among vulnerable populations. Children....
NGEC Champions Gender-Responsive Climate Action as Kenya Gears up for COP29 and Launches National Gender and Climate Change Action Plan
As global climate change continues to disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has taken on a pivotal role in ensuring tha....
Empowering Kenya's Youth for Economic Stability
Nairobi, Kenya – On September 24, 2024, the National Gender and Equality Commission, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation Kenya, hosted a follow-up stakehol....
Commission Hosts Multi-Stakeholder Engagement on Gender and Climate Action
On September 30, 2024, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), in partnership with the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, and supported by GEM A....
NGEC and The Action Kenya Hold Coordination Meeting on 'Aging with Dignity
The Division of Disability and Elderly, in collaboration with The Action Kenya, recently hosted a coordination meeting under the theme "Aging with Dignity." The meetin....
NGEC and World Bank Explore Collaboration to Promote Inclusive Development and Climate Action
The Commission) recently hosted a delegation from the World Bank Kenya office to explore potential areas of collaboration aimed at enhancing the participation and integration of....
Egerton University Students Engage with NGEC on Practical Gender Mainstreaming Strategies
The Commission recently hosted 40 students and staff members from the Institute of Women, Gender, and Development Studies at Egerton University as part of their academic program....
Refugee Consortium of Kenya Engages NGEC on Collaborative Efforts to Promote Refugee Rights and Inclusivity
A delegation from the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) visited the Commission (NGEC) to discuss potential collaborations aimed at advancing the rights of refugees and promoting....
Promoting Safety and Respect
MultiChoice Talent Factory in Nairobi played host to a groundbreaking Masterclass on Intimacy Coordination and Safety on Film Sets, organized by MultiChoice in partnership with ....
NGEC Urges Collective Action to Empower Girls on International Day of the Girl Child
The Commission marked the International Day of the Girl Child by joining Kenya and the global community in raising awareness about the challenges faced by girls, advocating for ....
NGEC Takes Leading Role in Launch of Gender and Education Movement
A Kenyan-led intergenerational consortium, dubbed the Gender and Education Dialogues, was established in 2023 in response to the troubling decline in progress made in advancing ....
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 G....
NGEC and Russian Federation Office for Human Rights Forge Strategic Partnership
On October 11, 2024,