The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 requires the State under Articles 27 (6 &8) to take legislative and other measures, including affirmative action programs and policies designed to redress any disadvantage suffered by individuals or groups because of past discrimination, and to implement the principle that not more than two-thirds of the members of elective or appointive bodies shall be of the same gender.
Green Energy Report
Gender equality in publicly listed compa nies accrues benefits to women across all strata which include; breaking corporate ascension barriers for women, increased representation in terms of advocacy for policies and practices that benefit women at all levels of the organization, and the opportunity to seek counsel, support, and guidance from mentors and role models. This is particularly beneficial for women occupying lower-level positions within and outside the organization, as they might be deprived of visibility or mentorship opportunities.
The National Gender and Equality Commission undertook a benchmarking exercise to the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) of the Republic of Uganda. The purpose of the benchmarking exercise was to: -
What does it take to vie for an elective office in Kenya? What does it take for a Kenyan woman to vie for a gubernatorial seat? These are the questions that the Commission sought to answer as it embarked on a whirlwind assessment of nine women gubernatorial candidates in Machakos, Kitui, Taita Taveta, Kirinyaga, Meru, Bomet, Kisumu and Kakamega Counties.
Chairperson’s Exit Report
This research policy guides the Commission in conducting and coordinating research specifically on equality and inclusion issues relating to special interest groups. It covers research processes from conceptualization through dissemination and provides a brief framework for partnerships, collaborations and linkages in researching matters of equality and freedom from discrimination.
The framework is intended to guide anti-corruption policymakers and practitioners in ensuring the inclusion of PWDs development and execution of anti-corruption programs. In referring to foundational principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the framework offers practical guidance to PWDs and their agents with a focus on their ability to contribute to and benefit from anti-corruption initiatives and measures.
This report provides an overview of the discussions held during the National and Regional consultative fora. It documents the effects of corruption and barriers towards the effective participation of PWDs and their networks in the fight against corruption. Additionally, it documents good practices and opportunities aimed at strengthening the agency of disabled persons and their networks to amplify their voices in the fight against corruption.
A Scoping Review: A National Inclusive Development Framework for Marginalized Communities in Kenya