Moi University has been ranked the best-performing public institution in Kenya in gender mainstreaming, ranking ahead of 86 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in an evaluation for the 2025/2026 financial year.
The Eldoret-based university posted an average score of 96.4 per cent, just ahead of Maasai Mara University, which came second with 96.3 per cent. Moi University led in both rounds of the assessment, scoring 96.5 per cent in the first half of the year and 96.2 per cent in the second.
The evaluation measured how well public institutions integrate gender considerations into their operations and programmes. Institutions were scored on whether their annual work plans included gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence (GBV) measures, and whether they had set aside budgets for gender mainstreaming, GBV prevention and response, and workplace inclusion.
They were also assessed on whether they had established a formal gender mainstreaming committee or a disability mainstreaming unit. The rankings were based on biannual reports submitted by the institutions to the State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action.
Universities dominated the top ten. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Kibabii University tied for third place with 94.8 per cent each. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was fifth with 94.7 per cent, followed by Kenyatta University in sixth place with 94.2 per cent.
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) came seventh with 92.5 per cent, Karumo Technical Training Institute was eighth with 90.3 per cent, and the University of Kabianga was ninth with 89.6 per cent. The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) completed the top ten with 89.4 per cent.
Gender mainstreaming is one of the performance indicators the government uses to assess public institutions. It seeks to promote equality between men and women, prevent GBV and make workplaces more inclusive, in line with the Constitution’s provisions on equality and non-discrimination.
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