Nairobi, Kenya| In a strategic move poised to shape the future of land governance in Kenya, President William Ruto has appointed Rehema Dida Jaldesa(RDJ), the former Isiolo County Women Representative and erstwhile chairperson of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), to the high-stakes Selection Panel tasked with recruiting a new chairperson and members for […]
In a pivotal move to bolster gender equality and human rights across Kenya, Rehema Jaldesa, the dynamic Chairperson of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), convened with Australian High Commissioner to Kenya, Ambassador Jenny Da Rin on Monday, the 11th of August 2025. This high-level meeting, held at the Australian High Commission offices in […]
In a dramatic turn of events, a highly anticipated closed-door meeting in Nairobi’s South C on August 6, 2025, intended to mend fences among Isiolo’s opposition leadership, imploded in a spectacular display of disunity, betrayal, and political scheming. What began as an attempt to unify key opposition figures against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo’s administration […]
Isiolo, Kenya| The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson and former Isiolo Women Representative, Rehema Jaldesa, has issued a scathing rebuke of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo following his derogatory and baseless remarks targeting Senator Fatuma Dullo during Madaraka Day celebrations in Oldonyiro on June 1, 2025. Jaldesa’s impassioned defense of the senator, coupled […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a significant move to deepen diplomatic and development ties between Kenya and Iran, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, through its Cultural Counsellor Dr. Ali Pourmarjan, convened a high-level breakfast meeting with key stakeholders to deliberate on collaborative strategies for enhancing education and promoting women empowerment in Kenya. The strategic […]
In a significant step toward advancing gender equality and social inclusion in Kenya, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), in collaboration with the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), convened a high-level workshop on Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB). The event, presided over by NGEC Chairperson Rehema Jaldesa, brought together policymakers, civil society representatives, and international […]
In a significant step toward combating gender-based violence (GBV) in schools, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has integrated GBV prevention measures into educational programs. This initiative aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to identify, resist, and ultimately eliminate GBV in their communities. Collaborative Efforts in GBV Prevention The […]
The Motti Women Group of Isiolo has accused former Isiolo Woman Representative Rehema Jaldesa of undermining their highly anticipated annual Borana Night cultural celebration, held on December 31. The event, which serves as a unifying occasion to celebrate Borana heritage, was reportedly disrupted following a series of contentious decisions linked to Hon. Jaldesa. The Invitation […]
Image: Rehema Jaldesa(left), Mohamed Liban(Centre) and Nuh Mohamed|Source: Facebook/UGC
