NAIROBI, Kenya – In a step toward youth representation and gender equality, Dr. Purity Ngina has been sworn in as the new Secretary and CEO of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC).
The ceremony took place at the Supreme Court. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya administered the oath, and Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the event.
Chief Justice Koome praised the Commission’s decision to appoint Dr. Ngina, highlighting it as a clear indication of the nation’s growing recognition of young talent.
“As a believer in the capability of young people myself, I’m excited that the Commission has seen fit to appoint a young competent person to drive its programmes and work,” Koome stated.
The NGEC, established under the National Gender and Equality Commission Act of 2011, focuses on advocating for the rights and inclusion of special interest groups, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, children, the elderly, and marginalized communities.
Chief Justice Koome emphasized the Commission’s vital role in fostering an inclusive society that values the contributions and rights of all citizens.
She urged Dr. Ngina to be a “powerful voice for the voiceless and an advocate for the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized.”
Dr. Purity Ngina brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to her new role. Known for her academic achievements, she became Kenya’s youngest Ph.D. holder in Biomathematics in 2018 at the age of 28, having completed her studies at Strathmore University.
Before her appointment to the NGEC, Dr. Ngina served as the regional manager of Research and Assessment at the Zizi Afrique Foundation and previously lectured at Strathmore University, teaching Financial Engineering, Financial Economics, and Actuarial Science.
