Kenya's NGEC monitors compliance with constitutional equality requirements, investigates discrimination complaints on grounds of gender, disability, age, and minority status, and can recommend remedial action.
The National Gender and Equality Commission is established under the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011, and is one of Kenya's National Human Rights Institutions. Its mandate is to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination as enshrined in Article 27 of the Constitution. NGEC's functions include: monitoring compliance with laws and policies on equality and inclusion; conducting research and advising government on equality issues; investigating complaints of discrimination on grounds of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, or minority status; and recommending remedial action. Anyone who believes they have been discriminated against on a ground protected by Article 27 can file a complaint with NGEC. NGEC can investigate, issue recommendations, and refer cases to the Employment and Labour Relations Court, High Court, or relevant authorities. NGEC also monitors the two-thirds gender rule in public bodies.
A woman is denied promotion repeatedly despite outperforming male colleagues. She files a complaint with NGEC citing gender discrimination. NGEC investigates, issues a finding of discrimination, and recommends the employer remedy the situation.
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