Promoting gender equality and inclusiveness across the university | Director: Prof. Judith Ndombi Waudo
The Centre for Gender Equity & Empowerment champions gender equality and inclusiveness at Kenyatta University. The centre mainstreams gender in university policies and programmes, conducts awareness training on gender-based violence, and enforces KU's sexual harassment policy to guarantee a safe environment for students and staff.
Led by Director Prof. Judith Ndombi Waudo, the centre collaborates with international partners including the University of Warwick on gender research and empowerment programmes. It also runs mentorship initiatives for female students and supports gender-responsive teaching and research across all schools.
Training and campaigns on prevention of gender-based violence within the university community.
Implementation and enforcement of KU's sexual harassment policy and reporting mechanisms.
Integrating gender perspectives into university policies, curricula and programmes.
Mentorship programmes that empower female students and staff to achieve their full potential.
Collaborative research on gender issues with partners including the University of Warwick.
Confidential support, counselling referral and advocacy for survivors of gender-based violence.
Centre for Gender Equity & Empowerment
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
