The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)

PROTECTING CHILDREN'S RIGHTS THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION

Protecting children from violence, neglect and exploitation requires more than legal safeguards. It demands collective responsibility, stronger institutions and communities that prioritise the rights, safety and well-being of every child.

As part of the 2026 Children Service Month, the Commission, through its Kitui Regional Office, joined members of the Environment and Land Court Users Committee (CUC), stakeholders and community members at Kiini Primary School grounds for a Judiciary-led commemoration aimed at strengthening child protection and access to justice.

The engagement highlighted the importance of parental responsibility, public awareness of children's rights, timely reporting of child abuse and the expeditious resolution of children's cases before the courts. Particular concern was raised over the interconnected threats of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), HIV and teenage pregnancies, which continue to undermine children's safety, education, health and future opportunities.

Beyond awareness creation, stakeholders demonstrated their commitment to children's welfare through the donation of essential supplies to the school and a tree-planting exercise, reinforcing the connection between environmental stewardship, community well-being and the future of younger generations.

Safeguarding children is a shared responsibility. Families, communities, public institutions and justice actors must work together to prevent abuse, strengthen reporting and referral mechanisms, ensure accountability and create safe, inclusive environments where every child can thrive.
#ChildrenServiceMonth2026 #ChildProtection #ChildrensRights #AccessToJustice #GenderEquality #EndGBV
@NCAJ_KE @Kenyajudiciary @ChildServicesKE

Ports of entry must work for everyone who passes through them.

The Commission, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (@IOMKenya), is undertaking a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Audit of Aviation Ports of Entry under the Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme (RCSP), supported by the UK Government.

Today, the Commission convened a Consensus Building Workshop at The Social House, Nairobi, to review, validate, and build consensus with partner institutions and key stakeholders on the audit’s data-collection tools.

The Commission underscores that ports of entry serve all persons, including women, men, girls and boys, persons with disabilities, older persons and other Special Interest Groups. Validated data collection tools strengthen the credibility of audit findings and support their practical application.

The Commission remains committed to working with IOM, government institutions, and partners to ensure equality, inclusion, non-discrimination, and respect for human dignity are integrated into migration governance and border management.

@KenyaAirports @KRACorporate

#InclusiveBorders #EqualityKE

ADVANCING INCLUSIVE AND GENDER-RESPONSIVE POLICING THROUGH CONTINUOUS TRAINING

An effective and accountable police service must continuously adapt to emerging security challenges while ensuring that the rights, dignity and diverse needs of all members of society are protected. Integrating gender equality and inclusion into police training is therefore essential to building a professional, responsive and people-centred National Police Service.

The Commission participated in the @NPSOfficial_KE Training Needs Assessment (TNA) External Stakeholder Dissemination and Implementation Support Conference, held on 11 November 2026 at Fairview Hotel, Nairobi. The engagement provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of translating training recommendations into practical reforms that strengthen gender responsiveness, accessibility and inclusivity across policing institutions.

As technology advances, legal frameworks evolve, and emerging crimes such as technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) become increasingly complex, police officers must be equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to respond effectively. Continuous professional development must go beyond conventional policing approaches to address emerging threats, safeguard human rights and respond to the needs of women, children, persons with disabilities and other Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

The successful implementation of the TNA recommendations presents an opportunity to strengthen institutional capacity, address existing training gaps and embed equality and inclusion within police operations and service delivery. This requires sustained collaboration, effective monitoring and evaluation, and deliberate efforts to ensure that training translates into meaningful improvements in policing practices.

An inclusive police service is one that not only responds to crime but also earns public trust, protects vulnerable populations and guarantees equal access to justice and security for all.

#InclusivePolicing #GenderEquality #PoliceReforms #GenderResponsivePolicing #HumanRights

CLOSING THE GENDER GAP IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Watch the video as our CEO, Dr. Purity Ngina, PhD, MBS, addresses the 2026 KECSHA Annual General Meeting and Conference in Mombasa, calling for deliberate action to close the gender gap in school leadership, promote inclusive education and create equal opportunities for all learners.

The railway accessibility audit continued today, with Commission officers visiting Syokimau Railway Station, Nairobi Terminus and Nairobi Central Station and Kenya Railways Corporation Headquarters to assess the accessibility and inclusivity of railway infrastructure and services.
The exercise seeks to establish how effectively railway facilities and services accommodate people with special needs such as children, persons with disabilities, older members of society and other Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Through observations and engagements with station personnel and passengers, the Commission is assessing existing accessibility provisions, identifying gaps and gathering experiences to inform recommendations for more inclusive, safe and equitable railway transport services.
@KenyaRailways_
#AccessibilityForAll #InclusiveTransport #LeaveNoOneBehind #SocialInclusion #RailwayAccessibility