The Centre is mandated to perform the following functions:

• Development, dissemination and implementation of relevant policies namely: The Gender Policy, Gender Based violence and Sexual Harassment Policy in Kenyatta University.
• To work towards attainment of 40% involvement and participation of women and men in all operations of Kenyatta University.
• Formulating ways of having more girls enrolled in Kenyatta University in all Courses and particularly in Sciences in order to embrace Affirmative Action.

In response to the mandate, the centre has developed the Gender Policy and Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy.