STATUS OF GENDER EQUALITY IN THE JUDICIARY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) in collaboration with the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ)-Kenya Chapter with support from the International D....
STATEMENT ON MARKING THE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins the world, older members of society families, and the Government of Kenya in marking the 2020 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (....
Statement on Observance and Celebration of the Day of the African Child 16th June 2020
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins the world in commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC) which takes place every 16th day of June. This is a day to....
NGEC welcomes new police hotline for reporting SGBV cases
The Commission has welcomed the establishment of a toll free line by the Directorate of Community Policing, Gender and Child Protection of the National Police Service. The....
NGEC commends first woman KDF spokesperson
The Commission has commended the Ministry of Defence for appointing the first woman Kenya Defence Forces spokesperson Col. Zipporah Kioko. In a letter addressed to the Cabinet S....
COVID 19: Advisory on consideration of the welfare of persons in vulnerable situations
PRESS RELEASE
TUESDAY MARCH 31, 2020
ADVISORY ON CONSIDERATION OF THE WELFARE OF PERSONS IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS, BY THE GOVERNMENT, IN ITS EFFORTS....
Statement on proposed merger of NGEC and KNCHR
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is aware of the publication of The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2020 by Honourable Jeremiah Kio....
Nominated MCAs to earn mileage allowances
Nominated Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) will now be paid mileage allowance at similar rates payable to their elected counterparts. In July this year NGEC won a protracted ....
NGEC wins landmark case on equality of MCAs
NGEC savoured a well-deserved victory in a protracted legal battle pitting the Commission and the County Assembly of Nakuru, in Petition No. 1 of 2019 after the High Court in Na....
Renewed efforts for enactment of Article 100 Legislation
The Commission has kicked off a series of multisectoral consultations forums with the aim of enacting legislation on Article 100 of the Constitution of Kenya. Article 100 of the....
New Strategic Plan 2019-2024 launched
The Commission has launched a new strategic plan 2019-2024. The Strategic Plan 2019-2024 sets an ambitious five point thematic areas matrix namely: compliance, monitoring ....
NGEC, Equality Now sign partnership MoU
The Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Equality Now on a project dubbed, “Gender Justice: Driving SDG 5 Accountability in Kenya”.
The....
PWDs to enjoy inclusive public transport
Persons with disability could soon start enjoying friendly and accessible public transport following a sustained campaign to mainstream disability in the entire public transport....
NGEC: Don’t lower the age of consent for sex
Suggestions to lower the age of consent for sex from 18 to 16 years met stiff opposition during a multi-sectoral consultative forum to discuss child welfare. The Commissio....
NGEC to monitor title deed issuance to ensure women benefit
The Commission will continue monitoring implementation of legal provisions, policy frameworks and initiatives that seek to ensure comprehensive integration of the principles of ....
Plans to launch inclusive public transport system mooted
The Commission has held high level talks with industry players in the transport sector in a bid to promote the development of a transport system that is inclusive and accessible....
Call for alternative strategies to implement two thirds gender principle
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of public service, youth and gender affairs Prof. Margaret Kobia called for an alternative strategy in ensuring the realization of the not more than t....
Betty Nyabuto sworn in as Commission Secretary
Betty Sungura Nyabuto is now the substantive Commission secretary after taking oath of office in an elaborate and solemn ceremony presided over by Chief Justice David Mara....
CS Betty Nyabuto : Inclusion key to success of Devolution
The Commission is calling on elected leaders at the county level to promote gender equality and inclusion of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in political decision making for the ....
NGEC makes presentation on Women Empowerment at CSW 63rd Session
The Commission attended the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of women at The UN General Assembly in New York where Commissioners participated in the expert group mee....