12/06/2026
The Commission, led by Chairperson Hon. Rehema Jaldesa, today paid a courtesy call on H.E. Hon. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, at Harambee House Annex to discuss progress, emerging priorities and opportunities for collaboration in advancing Kenya's gender equality and social inclusion agenda.
The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the milestones achieved, successes recorded and challenges that continue to hinder the full realisation of equality and freedom from discrimination, particularly for Special Interest Groups, including women, children, youth, persons with disabilities, older members of society, minorities and marginalised communities.
The Deputy President reaffirmed that equality and social inclusion remain fundamental aspirations of the nation and called for deliberate, sustained efforts to ensure that no Kenyan is left behind in the country's development journey. He underscored the need to translate constitutional guarantees into tangible outcomes through responsive policies, inclusive governance and strengthened protection mechanisms for vulnerable populations.
Among the key areas of engagement was the renewed commitment to marshal collective national efforts towards the realisation of the two-thirds gender principle, intensify the fight against gender-based violence, including femicide, and strengthen interventions aimed at protecting minorities and marginalised groups from exclusion and discrimination.
The Deputy President reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to closer collaboration between the Commission and State departments to improve coordination, enhance efficiency in service delivery, and eliminate duplication of mandates across institutions. He further underscored the vital role of independent constitutional bodies in strengthening accountability, constitutionalism and inclusive governance, and emphasised the need to safeguard the Commission’s autonomy as it delivers on its mandate of promoting equality and protecting vulnerable groups.
The Commission appreciates H.E. Hon. Prof. Kithure Kindiki for his steadfast support to the equality and social inclusion agenda. The assurance of strengthened collaboration across Government signals renewed momentum towards advancing equal opportunities, dignity and protection for all Kenyans.
We remain committed to a Kenya where every person—regardless of gender, age, disability or background—enjoys equal rights, fair opportunity and full participation in national life.
