The Kenyan government, represented by Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and inclusion during the launch of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Strategic Plan 2025–2029 and the 2025 Usawa Awards.

• Cheptumo emphasized that “Equality is not a favour to be extended” as she outlined essential policy reforms.
• The NGEC is recognized as the country’s “constitutional compass on equality and non-discrimination.”
• Cheptumo announced efforts to incorporate gender-mainstreaming indicators in government performance metrics to advance inclusion and dignity.