Call for Collective Action as Femicide and Gender-Based Violence Escalate
In a resolute statement, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has strongly condemned the rising tide of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide affecting women, g....
NGEC Drives Legal Reform Agenda for Gender Equality at KLRC Roundtable
At a crucial roundtable convened by the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC
Kisumu Gears Up for #16Days of Gender Activism Campaign
Kisumu, Kenya – The Kisumu regional team is preparing for a transformative #16Days of Gender Activism campaign, aimed at fostering change in the community and advancing ge....
Empowering Change: Engaging Men and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
The Nakuru Regional Office, in collaboration with the Nakuru County Government's Department of Gender, Social Services, and Inclusivity, and supported by the Gender Violence....
NGEC Partners with Adsock Kenya to Champion Gender Equality and Social Justice
Garissa – In a promising step towards enhancing gender equality and social justice, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Garissa Regional Office recently wel....
Empowering Special Interest Groups: Green Energy Adoption in Kenya
The Commission recently convened a productive meeting to review the draft report on the uptake of green energy by Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in Kenya. The meeting provided a....
NGEC Leads Push for Inclusive, Accessible Built Environments in Kenya
Among the participants at the meeting was Nominated Senator Crystal Asige, a staunch advocate for disability rights, who voiced her solid commitment to removing both physical an....
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Anna Qabale Duba’s Educational Model in Marsabit: A Lifeline for Marginalized Families, and Proof of Local Resilience
In the remote village of Torbi, Marsabit County, Anna Qabale Duba, a celebrated nurse and the 2022 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award winner, has implemented a pioneering educ....
Kilifi County Gender TWG Strengthens Coordination to Tackle Gender Inequality and GBV
The Kilifi County Gender Technical Working Group (TWG
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 survivors thr....
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
Pas....
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....
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....