Dr Purity Ngina has assumed her role as the new secretary and CEO of the National Gender and Equality Commission after taking the oath of office on Monday.
Ngina was sworn into office at the Supreme Court by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
The CJ commended the Commission for settling on Ngina as its new chief executive saying it’s a testament that the country is increasingly acknowledging the potential and capability of young people.
“As a believer in the capability of young people myself, I’m excited that the Commission has seen it fit to appoint a young competent person to be the driver of its programmes and work,” the CJ said.
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011 pursuant to Article 59 (4) of the constitution.
Its focus is on special interest groups, which include women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD), children, older members of society, minorities and marginalised groups.
Koome said the commission is constitutionally mandated to play the crucial role of fostering an inclusive society that values the contributions and rights of all its citizens.
She added that the NGEC is intended to be a facilitator of the constitution's vision of a just and equitable society.
“Urged Dr Ngina to use this unique opportunity to be a powerful voice for the voiceless and an advocate for the rights of the vulnerable and marginalised,” the CJ said.
