Norwegian Ombudsman for Children to partner with NGEC
The Norwegian Ombudsman for Children has expressed willingness to partner with the National Gender and Equality Commission in exploring best ways of promoting the interests of c....
DAILY NATION- Women, youth join State jobs furore
The appointment of 26 parastatal heads by President Kenyatta has continued to attract criticism.
Most leaders said women and youth were short-changed and regional dive....
Appointments to State Corporations and Parastatals
The National Gender and Equality Commission has noted the recent appointments of 26 Chairpersons to various boards of State Corporations and parastatals by H.E the President and....
Drop hardline stance; Lichuma urges healthcare providers and Governors over standoff
National Gender and Equality Commission Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has urged doctors and governors to drop their hardline stance and end devastating standoff that has seen oper....
Mainstream SIGs issues; Lichuma urges Counties
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has called on county secretaries to mainstream issues of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in the running of county government functions. At a sens....
NGEC to sponsor KEMEP Awards
National Gender and Equality Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has expressed the Commission’s willingness to sponsor an award in the Gender and Sexual reproductive categories in....
16 days of GBV activism launched
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has called for adequate budgetary allocation at the National County government level to provide critical response to sexual gender based violenc....
Vulnerable groups to benefit from 30-percent GOK procurement plans
Women, youth and groups comprising persons with disability under National Gender and Equality Commission and Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung's fit for life” projects sta....
NGEC to monitor status of PWDs
A partially paralyzed elderly woman from Kiambu County has all reasons to smile after receiving a wheel chair to assist in her mobility. The wheelchair was donated through a joi....
NGEC decries neglect of children with severe disabilities
The National Gender and Equality Commission has asked parents and caregivers of children suffering from cerebral palsy- a severe neurological condition that causes physical disa....
United Nations Population Fund
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal oppor....
Realize the Two Thirds Gender Principle, MPs told
Members of the National assembly have been urged to ensure that parliament facilitate the realization of the two thirds gender principle if they are to adhere to the new constit....
Older persons complain to NGEC over delayed funds
Older persons have told the National Gender and Equality Commission of delays in the disbursement of the cash transfer programme for senior citizens. The old men and women made ....
Press Release-Conduct Unbecoming of Governor Kidero
The National Gender and Equality Commission takes great exception at the ugly incident that occurred this afternoon at City Hall where Nairobi County Governor Dr. Evans Kidero a....
Appointment Of Deputies Of Inspector General Approved
President Kibaki’s move to appoint commandant of the Kenya Airports Police unit Grace Kaindi as Deputy Inspector General has been praised by the National Gender and Equali....
Gender Commission Endorses Marriage Bill
The newly formed National Gender and Equality Commission has supported the&nb....
Lichuma Seeks Special Consideration For Tana Delta Pupils
National Gender & Equality Commission chairperson Winfred Lichuma has said that the Ministry of Education should give special consideration read more
It’s time to protect constitutional Commissions
In the Sunday Standard issue of June 16, 2013 columnist Moses Kuria rekindled a debate that has been trending in the public domain and took an extreme position regarding the pla....
Youth And Children
The functions of the department are derived from Section 8 of the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011.
The department works with stakeholders to promote ....
Appointment Of Ms. Grace Kaindi As Deputy Inspector General Of Kenya Police
PRESS RELEASE
January 26, 2013
APPOINTMENT OF MS. GRACE KAINDI AS DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF KENYA POLICE
The National Gender and Equality C....