National Gender and Equality Commission

Bridging The Generational Divide| Building Stronger Intergenerational Solidarity In Kenya

Kenya is experiencing profound demographic and social change. The country’s population is ageing, yet younger generations are simultaneously grappling with unemployment, rising living costs, and shifting family obligations. These realities have created tensions between generations, often expressed in the language of mistrust, frustration, and unmet expectations. The Monthly Discussion Forum on Ageing (MDFA), convened under the theme “Bridging the Generational Divide: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity, Social Protection and the Rights of Older Persons in Kenya”, sought to provide a platform for dialogue, evidence‑based policy reflection, and collaborative solutions.

How Have The 10 Years Of The Progressive Constitution Impacted The Lives Of Women In Kenya?

How Have The 10 Years Of The Progressive Constitution Impacted The Lives Of Women In Kenya?

The promulgation of the 2010 Constitution marked the onset of a series of gender responsive laws as it is centered on the principle of equality. Right from the preamble, the Constitution recognizes the principle of equality as one of the national values. The equality clause, Article 27, acknowledges the right of equal treatment of men and women in all spheres of life.