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NOC-K to host the 2025 Gender Conference

It will be a convention of NOC executives, national federation leaders, industry women leaders, thought leaders, and athletes

National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is set to host the Gender Conference 2025 in Nairobi on Tuesday and Wednesday next week under the theme; “Disrupt & Redefine the Gender Narrative”.

The regional conference, which will focus primarily on East African participants, aims to create a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action among stakeholders in the sports ecosystem.

It will be a convention of NOC executives, national federation leaders, industry women leaders, thought leaders, and athletes. Together, they will address critical gender issues, share best practices, and propose actionable solutions for building an inclusive future in sports.

NOC-K, through its Gender Commission, recently conducted a baseline survey to assess gender inclusivity in sports in Kenya. The study revealed significant gaps in women’s sports participation. Notably, 83% of women surveyed identified barriers such as financial constraints, systemic challenges, societal norms, and infrastructure limitations as obstacles to pursuing their careers. These findings emphasise the urgency for collective action to close these gaps and advance gender equality in sports.

As part of its commitment to fostering inclusivity, NOC-K has spearheaded initiatives such as the #StepUp Series and #SheRise Series. These programmes have provided platforms for women in sports to convene regularly, discuss challenges, and implement strategies to enhance participation and leadership among women in the sports sector.

A panel of experts from across various sectors has been convened and will be talking to the audience.

They include Prof Olive Mugenda – former Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University, Harriet Chiggai – Advisor to the President on Gender Matters , Faith Odhiambo – Chairperson, Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Nozizwe Vundla – Brand Director, Safaricom  Ivy Awino (Poison Ivy) – Host & DJ, Dallas Mavericks Basketball ,Catherine Ndereba – Chair, Sports Gender Protection and Implementation Committee ,Tegla Loroupe – Athlete and Peace Ambassador, Purity Ngina – CEO, National Gender Commission  and Zaheeda Suleman – Brand & Marketing Strategist.

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