- Facilitate gender mainstreaming in all functions of the university;
- Sensitize staff and students on Gender issues and on the Gender Policy and Sexual and Gender -based Violence Policy of Kenyatta University;
- Outreach and advocacy programmes on HeforShe and Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment through public lectures, seminars and workshops;
- Collect sex-disaggregated data in order to advise University Management on attainment of two-thirds constitutional requirement for gender representation and performance contract reporting;
- Write proposals to seek funds to help in the implementation of the Center’s mandate;
- Hold Gender Training Workshops on Gender Mainstreaming in the Curriculum;
- Conduct a situational gender analysis on teaching and learning environment; and
- Conduct assessments on Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment in all Kenyatta University campuses.
Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment
P.O. Box 43844 –00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel.: +254 20 870 4333
Cisco Extension: 4333
Cell-phone: +254 720 967985
Email:
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- Finalizing and piloting of the SGBV digital reporting mobile application.
- Sensitization seminar with KUSA on the SGBV Reporting Application on 2nd February.
- In partnership with University of Warwick, worn a grant of £25,000 on prevention of SGBV and promotion of safe spaces at Kenyatta University.
- Centre for gender Equity and Empowerment published an article in daily newspaper on the International Day for Women and Girls in Science : https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001489947/let-us-address-root-causes-of-gender-inequalities-in-the-science-arena?utm_cmp_rs=amp-next-page
- On the International Day for Women; held a webinar on 5th of March, 2024 and CGEE held a physical event on the 8th of March, 2024 at Kenyatta University main Campus
- Worked with Wazi Foundation to install Sanitary Towels at various points on Campus as a way of promoting gender equality and empowerment of women in institutions of higher learning.
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Center for Gender Equity & Empowerment Mission, Vision & Mandate
The Center is guided by two policies; one on Gender, and the other on Sexual Harassment. These respectively ensure that:
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- The curriculum design, development and implementation are gender responsive
- Pedagogy and material development are gender responsive.
- More participation of vulnerable and marginalized groups from a gender perspective is upheld.
(2). Sexual Harassment and Gender Based Violence are recognized and instantly addressed.
Mission
To mainstream gender in all operations of Kenyatta University and ensure safe and conducive learning/working environment.
Vision
To provide guidance to Kenyatta University on how to respect and value each individual irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, race and any other differences, uphold human dignity, equality and equity.
Center’s Mandate
- Development, dissemination and implementation of relevant policies. 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, particularly in Sciences. Ensure Affirmative Action is embraced wherever necessary.
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CENTRE FOR GENDER EQUITY AND EMPOWRMENT
SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER
Motto: Inclusivity and Gender Responsiveness in Service Delivery
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SERVICES PROVIDED |
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS |
CHARGES/ COST (Kshs.) |
TIME |
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Dissemination of Gender Policy and Sexual &Gender-Based Violence Policy |
· Approval · Venue · Refreshments · Resource persons · LCD Projector · Laptop · Resource materials |
Free |
1-3 days after approval |
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Training of curriculum developers on Gender Mainstreaming |
· Approval · Venue · Refreshments · Resource persons · LCD Projector · Laptop · Resource materials |
Free |
1-3 days after approval |
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Capacity building for members of staff to conduct gender responsive research |
· All the above |
Free |
Semi-Annually |
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Gender sensitization & training for students and staff |
· All the above |
Free |
3-4 days |
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Collecting gender disaggregated data |
· Approval · Data collecting tools |
Free |
Quarterly |
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Collaboration with stakeholders on gender related issues |
· Grant Proposals |
Free |
Continuously |
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Addressing Gender-based violence and sexual harassment incidents |
· Reported cases · Evidence |
Free |
Immediately |
WE ARE COMMITTED TO COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY
Any service rendered that does not conform to the above service standards or any officer who does not live up to the commitment of courtesy and excellence in service delivery should be reported to:
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Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment
Tel: +254 20 8704333 Email:
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The Vice-Chancellor Kenyatta University P.O Box 43844-00100 Nairobi Tel. +254 20 8703858
Mobile +254 710890005 Email:
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HUDUMA BORA NI HAKI YAKO
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