State Department for Gender

State Department for Gender Our core mandate is coordinating the implementation of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment programmes in the country.

In partnership with UN Women Kenya and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, today we convened gender stakehol...
23/07/2026

In partnership with UN Women Kenya and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, today we convened gender stakeholders representing the government, development partners, civil society organizations, and survivor support groups for a two-day consultative meeting on the implementation of the Technical Working Group (TWG) report on Gender-Based Violence, Including Femicide.

Over the next two days, the forum will break down the TWG recommendations into practical and actionable interventions, enabling responsible agencies to identify and align with priority proposals for immediate action.

The meeting will also develop a coordinated implementation framework for the report, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities among relevant agencies to strengthen accountability.

CS Hanna Cheptumo | PS Anne Wang'ombe

We brought together county officials, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives from Turkana and S...
22/07/2026

We brought together county officials, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives from Turkana and Samburu counties for a two-day Gender and Climate Change Capacity Building Workshop.

The meeting aimed to promote knowledge and experience sharing, strengthen collaboration and advance gender-responsive climate action to ensure that climate solutions are inclusive and responsive to the needs of women, men, girls, and boys.

STATEMENT ON THE ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE INCIDENTS DURING THE OL KALOU BY-ELECTION.
21/07/2026


STATEMENT ON THE ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE INCIDENTS DURING THE OL KALOU BY-ELECTION.

18/07/2026

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Office of the Cabinet Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

18 JULY 2026

The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy is aware of reports regarding a cybersecurity incident affecting the official website of the President.

Upon detection of the incident, ICT Authority immediately activated established cybersecurity incident response protocols.

As a precautionary measure, access to the Presidential website was temporarily restricted to facilitate containment, forensic analysis and restoration efforts.

Appropriate mitigation measures have since been implemented, and restoration of the website is underway.

At this time, there is no evidence of unauthorized access to sensitive data, data exfiltration, or loss of information. Government systems and digital services remain secure and operational.

ICT Authority is working closely with the relevant Government agencies and technical partners to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, EGH
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy

State Department for Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang'ombe, today challenged student trainees on attachment and th...
16/07/2026


State Department for Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang'ombe, today challenged student trainees on attachment and their colleagues serving under the Public Service Commission Internship Programme (PSIP) at the Department to take advantage of this opportunity and gain essential, industry-specific skills that will improve their employability.

Speaking during the Principal Secretary's Annual Roundtable Meeting with trainees at the State Department, the PS assured the current cohort of the department's commitment to nurturing and career mentorship through exposure to practical tasks designed to prepare them for the professional world.

She encouraged them to build their confidence and self-belief while establishing meaningful networks to help launch their careers.

The meeting was also attended by senior officers from Administration, Human Resources Management and Development, and Planning.

We received a team from the African Population & Health Research Centre (APHRC) led by Anthony Mveyange, Director Prog...
09/07/2026


We received a team from the African Population & Health Research Centre (APHRC) led by Anthony Mveyange, Director Programs Synergy, and held discussions on areas of possible collaboration, particularly the strategic priorities of both the government and APHRC for women and girls across the country.

PS Anne Wang'ombe who hosted the delegation commended the Center for their robust evidence-based approach to social development as critical to designing impactful interventions.

Both teams also explored opportunities for sharing technical expertise where necessary to implement joint programs.

PS Wang'ombe was joined in the meeting by the Secretary Gender, Dr. Josephine Obonyo and the Director Policy, Research and Documentation, Ms Verity Mganga. Also present were APHRC Program Manager Alex Manyasi and Mamadou Diallo, the head of Policy Engagement and Communication.

PS Anne Wang'ombe today chaired the 2025-26 systems audit entry meeting for the State Department for Gender, setting the...
09/07/2026

PS Anne Wang'ombe today chaired the 2025-26 systems audit entry meeting for the State Department for Gender, setting the stage for an in-year audit of the Department to ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, safeguard public assets and prevent wastage.

The PS emphasised the importance of institutional transparency noting that it promotes both public trust and efficiency in public service delivery. She noted that the exercise is an important accountability check and encouraged cooperation between the Office of the Auditor-General, Kenya and the State Department throughout the process.

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