22/09/2026
At the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, particularly across the Great Lakes Region.
Kenya is calling for the guaranteed and meaningful inclusion of women in formal peace processes, increased financing for WPS National Action Plans, stronger recognition of women-led organisations and zero tolerance for impunity for sexual and gender-based violence in conflict.
As Kenya implements its Third National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325, with county-level implementation frameworks, we remain committed to ensuring that women’s voices are at the table—from negotiations and mediation to implementation and monitoring.
Women’s meaningful participation is not an option in peacebuilding. It is essential to sustainable, legitimate and durable peace.