Nomadic MCA Caucus holds forum on disability mainstreaming
Members of County Assemblies from the Nomadic Counties in Kenya under the auspices of the Northern Nomadic Disabled Persons’ Organization (NONDO) February held a meeting i....
NGEC intervenes to restore Naivasha disability center
The National Gender and Equality Commission has brokered a truce between Naivasha sub district hospital and the Disability Resource and Information Center (DRIC) after personnel....
NGEC seeks partners to develop ECOSOC standards
The National Gender and Equality Commission plans to work with national, county based and International partners to develop standards for the implementation of policies for the ....
NGEC concludes inquiry into child pregnancies in Kwale County
The NGEC has concluded the third circuit of the inquiry into child pregnancies in Kwale County. The Commission conducted the inquiry for three days and received submission....
NGEC’s 3rd circuit of the inquiry into child pregnancies in Kwale County
In line with its mandate, NGEC is conducting a public inquiry into child pregnancy in Kenya. The inquiry seeks to explore implementation gaps in national laws and policies along....
Men urged to treat women with dignity
National Gender and Equality Commission’s Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has urged men to treat women with dignity as the world marked the international men’s day Wedne....
Shot in the arm in search for two thirds gender framework
USAID through Uraia Trust, has committed to support the National Gender and Equality Commission with resources amounting Kshs. 14,000,000 to strengthen accountability mechanisms....
NGEC urges govt to address older persons welfare
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has called on the government to operationalize the National Social Assistance Act, 2013 and the National Social Security Fund Act, 2013 amendmen....
Open Call to the Public for Proposals on the attainment of Two-thirds Gender Principle
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE ATTAINMENT OF THE TWO -THIRDS GENDER PRINCIPLE IN PARLIAMENT
“CALL FOR PRO....
NGEC urges inclusion for PWDs in National and County Governments
The National Gender and Equality Commission has rallied national and county governments to include persons with disabilities in the running of their affairs. Speaking at a consu....
NGEC lauds First Lady’s Campaign
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has lauded First Lady Margaret Kenyatta for her national initiative to equip all the 47 counties with mobile clinics in order to take health ser....
Senator seeks collaboration with NGEC
Senate special representative for persons with disabilities Godliver Omondi has expressed willingness to collaborate with NGEC in promoting the rights of persons with disabiliti....
PRESS RELEASE-NGEC faults nominations of Ambassadors
The National Gender and Equality Commission has faulted the list of nominees to head Kenya’s diplomatic missions in abroad saying gender equality and inclusion of special ....
Statement on Commemoration of the International Youth Day
Kutetea usawa wa jinsia na haki za waliobaguliwa na kupuuzwa
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH....
Avail procurement information, NGEC urges State
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has asked the government to avail information on Access to Government Procurement Opportunities programme-AGPO for youth, women and persons with....
Women deputy governors urged to champion equality
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has urged women deputy governors to champion equality and inclusion in the running of county affairs. Addressing the women county chiefs at the ....
Call for public submissions on a public inquiry into child pregnancy in Kenya
In line with its mandate, the Commission is conducting a public inquiry into child pregnancy in Kenya. The inquiry aims at promoting and mainstreaming issues of children includi....
NGEC informed of FPE challenges
Retrogressive cultural practices, overstretched learning facilities, shortage of teachers and lack of friendly structures for pupils with disabilities are some of the challenges....
MCAs sensitized on gender based violence
County assemblies across the country are expected to begin pursuing gender responsive budgeting that will finance initiatives aimed at fighting gender based violence....
NGEC to assess free maternity program
The National Gender and Equality Commission plans to conduct an assessment of the free maternity program in public health facilities in order to explore its responsiveness to is....