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Students accompanied Prof. Wamue-Ngare (far left) for Outreach campaign at Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Evergreen, Runda on Sunday 4th December 2022
Prof. Michael Gicheru Executive Dean School of Pure and Sciences and Prof. Ruth Wanjau present sanitary towels donated to the schools that attended the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations on Saturday 11th February 2023.
The Kenyatta University team led by Prof. Judith Waudo, Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, poses with the teachers and students from Gitothua Secondary School, Kiwanja Secondary School, Devki Ruiru Township and Kahawa Garrison Secondary School
Students on the walk around Kenyatta University, Main Campus during the International Men’s Day celebrations on 17th November 2022
Students with Prof. Judith Waudo, Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment (far right) during the International Men’s Day celebrations on 17th November 2022
Representing Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome, The Chief Justice & President of the Supreme Court, Kenya, Hon. Anne Asugah, Registrar, Tribunals, speaking during the International Women’s Day Celebrations on 8th March 2022 at BSSC Room 14.
Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic speaking during the International Women’s Day Celebrations on 8th March 2022.
Dr. Regina Mwatha, Ag. Director Centre for Gender, Equity and Empowerment and KU- WEE Hub Leader during the International Women’s Day Celebrations on 8th March 2022.
(Left to right) Dr. Regina Mwatha, Ag. Director Centre for Gender, Equity and Empowerment and KU- WEE Hub Leader, Dr. Benard Kivunge, Ag. Registrar Academic, guest speaker Hon. Anne Asugah, Registrar, Tribunals, Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Prof. Prof. Vincent Onywera, Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Outreach) at the International Women’s Day Celebrations on 8th March 2022.
Mwanamisi Mwaka Swaleh, KUSA Gender Secretary at the International Women’s Day Celebrations on 8th March 2022.
IWD 2022 - Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic gifts guest speaker, Hon. Anne Asugah, Registrar, Tribunals with Prof. Grace Wamue- Ngare, Advocacy and Policy Expert, KU-WEE Hub, Miss. KU, Miss. KU Plus size and Mr. KU.
Attendees at the International Women’s Day Celebrations 2022 at BSSC Room 14
Hon. Anne Asugah, Registrar, Tribunals flags of the students for a campaign walk during the International Women’s Day Celebrations 2022.
(Left to right) Dr. Regina Mwatha, Ag. Director Centre for Gender, Equity and Empowerment and KU- WEE Hub Leader, Dr. Benard Kivunge, Ag. Registrar Academic, guest speaker Hon. Anne Asugah, Registrar, Tribunals, Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Prof. Prof. Vincent Onywera, Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Outreach) with KUSA Congress at the International Women’s Day Celebrations on 8th March 2022.
Students’ campaign walk during the International Women’s Day Celebrations 2022.
The Kenyatta University team led by Prof. Judith Waudo, Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, poses with the Kahawa Garrison Secondary School, Principal Ms. Lucy Mugo (centre, in red)
Students accompanied Prof. Wamue-Ngare (far right) for Outreach campaign at Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Evergreen, Runda on Sunday 28th November 2021
Students at the Directorate Complex with Prof. Judith Waudo, Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment on the 16 Days of Activism against GBV Thursday 25th 2021.
Students at KU Main Campus , Main Gate as they marched around KU main campus campaigning on the 16 Days of Activism against GBV Thursday 25th 2021.
Students at KU-WEE HUB as they marched around KU main campus campaigning on the 16 Days of Activism against GBV Thursday 25th 2021.
Students marching around Kenyatta University, Main Campus for the 16 Days of Activism campaign against GBV Thursday 25th 2021.
Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, Prof. Judith Waudo addressing students of Kiwanja Secondary School during the International Day of the Girl Child on Thursday 21st October 2021
Prof. Grace Bunyi, Registrar Corporate Affairs addresses students of Kiwanja Secondary School during the International Day of the Girl Child celebrations at the school on Thursday 21st October 2021.
Prof. Grace Bunyi, Registrar Corporate Affairs presents sanitary towels donated to Kiwanja Secondary School Principal, Madam Nancy Munene during the International Day of the Girl Child celebrations on Thursday 21st October 2021.
Prof. Grace Bunyi, Registrar Corporate Affairs presents masks donated to Kiwanja Secondary School during the International Day of the Girl Child celebrations on Thursday 21st October 2021.
Prof. Grace Bunyi, Registrar Corporate Affairs presents masks donated to Kiwanja Secondary School during the International Day of the Girl Child celebrations on Thursday 21st October 2021.
Teams from Tharaka Nithi County and KU-WEE Hub pose for a group photo, after the consultative meeting.
Students march to campaign against sexual harassment on Campus on 5th August 2021
Participants (students) walk and pose with “Nina Power” slogan to campaign against sexual harassment on Campus on 5th August 2021
Prof. Judith N. Waudo, Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment and KU-WEE Hub Leader, delivers her remarks during the International Women’s Day Celebrations on at KUCC Interaction Hall on 8th March 2021
Miss. Martha Nyambane, Vice Chairperson, KUSA makes her remarks at the International Women’s Day Celebrations
(Left to right) - Dr. Regina Mwatha, KU-WEE Hub, Project Leader, Prof. Caroline Thoruwa, Director, ACTIL, Prof. Judith Waudo, Director, CGEE, Prof. Grace Bunyi, Registrar, Corporate Affairs (Back)- Dr. Mildred Nawiri, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Miss. Martha Nyambane, Vice Chairperson, KUSA at the International Women’s Day Celebrations
Dr. Regina Mwatha, KU-WEE Hub, Project Leader, Prof. Caroline Thoruwa, Director, ACTIL, Prof. Judith Waudo, Director, CGEE, Prof. Grace Bunyi, Registrar, Corporate Affairs, with some of the attendees during the International Women’s Day Celebrations
Registrar Corporate Affairs, Prof. Grace Bunyi (left) shows the Guest Speaker Prof. Jane Catherine Ngila (centre) student innovations from Chandaria Business and Incubation Centre as Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, Prof. Judith Waudo looks on during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations.
Prof. Grace Bunyi representing the Vice Chancellor during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations.
Guest Speaker Prof. Jane Catherine Ngila presenting during the International Day of Women and girls in Science celebrations at BSSC.
Students and members of staff listen to the speaker during the International Day of Women and girls in Science celebrations at BSSC.
Prof Okumu representing VC during International Men's Day with Guest Prof. Kihika Kiambi from PACwith male staff and students in the Celebrations1
Prof. Onywera presenting gift to the Guest during the International Day of the Girl Child
Prof. Wamue Ngare1 receives a gift after public lecture at Mt Kenya University
Participants of Bioenergy Workshop at KUCC
Prof. Kirk Presenting at Bioenergy Workshop at KUCC
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Background Information

Tagline:
Promoting Gender equality and equity in Kenyatta University.
Summary:
The Center for Gender Equity and Empowerment (CGEE) is charged with the responsibility of mainstreaming Gender at Kenyatta University (KU) through the enforcement of two policies namely: (i) the Gender Policy and (ii) Sexual & Gender Based Violence Policy. By mainstreaming gender, the needs and concerns of all staff and students are put into consideration and prompt action taken. This is entrenched in the Center’s overall goal, which is to advance Gender equality and equity in the University‘s operations and activities.
The two policies strive to create and maintain a conducive learning and working environment in KU and fulfill the University’s mission: “To provide quality education and training, promote scholarship, service, innovation and creativity and inculcate moral values for sustainable individual and societal development.”
Since its inception in 2007, the CGEE has made major strides in gender mainstreaming and in particular, women’s empowerment. Besides inducting new staff and students through training on Gender awareness, it regularly engages the rest of the community on the same. Kenyatta University is ZERO tolerance to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and hence the entire community must be constantly engaged through equipping them with skills on the need to take responsibility of their safety within Campus and outside Campus. CGEE also undertakes students’ Training of Trainers (TOTs) who then become gender ambassadors among their peers. Of importance, is the regular provision of sex-disaggregated data obtained from staff recruitment and employment at all levels. Striving to comply with the Constitutional mandate of 30% gender inclusion, this data guides the University management in areas for affirmative action.
Mainstreaming gender entails taking into consideration for action, the needs and concerns of all staff and students, thereby guaranteeing equality and equity. By so doing, the value of every individual is recognized and appreciated, and a friendly environment set. This is done by respecting the diversity of staff and students, a critical ingredient to achieving equity. By so doing, all are able to derive maximum benefits from the institution. The aim is to allow everyone to develop their full potential and hence contribute to the institution’s growth.
The is based on the understanding that gender is socially constructed and roles and responsibilities determined by age, education, exposure and religion. These constantly change and vary with time. Sex on the other hand is the biological make-up of an individual, determined at birth and cannot be changed, unless with medical intervention.
With this in mind, it is important to note that gender disparities occur due to numerous factors that range from cultural, socio- economic to political. Differences in gender roles, rights and responsibilities, impact differently on women and men, in some cases, benefiting one gender at the expense of the other. As such, rights of women and men in a gender disproportionate society must be addressed through undertaking regular gender analysis, which enables possible negative impacts to be detected. This being the case, University programs must be gender responsive.

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Last Updated: 31 January 2019

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Prof. Judith Ndombi Waudo
Director, Center for Gender Equity and Empowerment

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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:  director-gender@ku.ac.ke

IMPORTANT LINKS

  • Reporting Framework For Sexual And Gender Based Violence At Kenyatta University
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence Policy. 

  • Kenyatta Uni-STOP Sexual Harassment Booklet

  • “Rape! What to Do In the Event”
  • Directorate Brochure
  • Service Delivery Charter
  • Gender Policy
  • My Voice, Our Equal Future
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