Our Work

Research & Knowledge Management

Generating evidence that drives policy, accountability, and equality outcomes

Research & Knowledge Management

Strengthening evidence-based decision-making for equality and inclusion

About This Function

The Commission is strengthening evidence-based decision-making through robust research, data systems, and knowledge management frameworks. Its research agenda is informing national policies, guiding interventions, and enhancing accountability for equality and inclusion outcomes across Kenya.

Research and Evidence Generation

The Commission is conducting extensive research on key issues affecting equality and inclusion, covering gender disparities, socio-economic inequalities, climate change impacts, and access to services.

Green Energy & Marginalized Groups

Assessing uptake of green energy solutions among marginalized populations and identifying inclusion barriers.

Gender and Corruption

Examining the intersection of gender-based vulnerability and corruption across public sector services.

Women's Labour Force Participation

Analysing barriers and enablers of women's economic participation in Kenya's labour market.

The Care Economy

Examining the impact of unpaid care work on women's economic empowerment and its link to social policy.

Technology-Driven Inequalities

Investigating how emerging digital technologies are widening or closing equality gaps across population groups.

Climate Change & Equality Intersections

Documenting how climate change disproportionately affects women, youth, and marginalized communities.

Data Systems and Knowledge Platforms

To enhance data accessibility and coordination, the Commission is developing centralized data systems and knowledge hubs integrating data from multiple sources, enabling real-time analysis and evidence-based decision-making.

National Gender Data Hub

A major milestone — a credible, centralized platform for gender and equality data across Kenya.

Real-Time Data Analysis

Integrated dashboards enabling timely analysis of equality indicators for policy and planning.

Multi-Source Data Integration

Combining data from government agencies, surveys, and field assessments into unified knowledge systems.

Open Data and Knowledge Sharing

Making research findings accessible to policymakers, researchers, and civil society.

The National Gender Data Hub is a landmark achievement — Kenya's most comprehensive and credible platform for equality-related data.

Publications and Knowledge Products

The Commission is producing a wide range of knowledge products — research reports, policy briefs, and analytical studies — that inform policy formulation, advocacy, and program implementation.

Research Reports

Dozens of data-driven reports providing critical insights into the status of equality and inclusion in Kenya.

Policy Briefs

Concise briefs translating research findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers.

Analytical Studies

In-depth studies examining specific equality themes, sectoral gaps, and emerging issues.

Thematic Reports

Focused reports on Special Interest Groups, sectoral compliance, and national equality benchmarks.

Research Partnerships and Collaboration

The Commission is collaborating with universities, research institutions, and development partners to strengthen its research capacity and enhance the quality, credibility, and impact of its research outputs.

Universities & Research Institutions

Academic partnerships ensuring methodological rigour and credibility in all research outputs.

International Development Partners

Collaboration with global organizations enhancing resource capacity and alignment to international standards.

Government Data Agencies

Working with KNBS, line ministries, and county governments to access and integrate official data sources.

Civil Society Research Networks

Engaging advocacy and research networks to co-produce knowledge and amplify research reach.

Evidence-Based Advocacy

Research findings are being actively used to influence policy decisions, guide legislative reforms, and support advocacy campaigns — ensuring all interventions are grounded in evidence and aligned with national priorities.

Policy Decision Influence

Legislative Reform Guidance

Advocacy Campaign Support

National Priority Alignment

Every research output from NGEC is designed to translate into action — from shaping legislation to directing resource allocation for equality programmes.