The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has convened Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), development partners and technical experts to develop the first draft of the Kenya Action Plan on Inequality Reduction (KAPIR). The initiative seeks to translate constitutional and policy commitments into practical interventions aimed at reducing structural inequalities in income, access to essential services and social protection across the country.
The Action Plan is grounded in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Kenya Vision 2030 and the National Policy on Gender and Development. It is designed to address long-standing disparities in labour markets, wage structures, taxation systems and social protection coverage, while also improving equitable access to essential services such as education, healthcare, housing, water, sanitation, energy and digital inclusion. The development process brings together government institutions, county governments, civil society organisations, academia, the private sector and development partners. Stakeholders noted that this inclusive approach is intended to ensure the framework reflects diverse realities and builds shared ownership in addressing inequality at all levels of governance.
Once finalised, KAPIR will outline strategic objectives, priority interventions, implementation timelines, financing approaches and measurable indicators. The framework is expected to enhance coordination across sectors and strengthen alignment between national and county-level planning in addressing inequality.
