Moi University tops MDAs in gender mainstreaming performance

The gender mainstreaming in MDAs was evaluated on specific indicators, including gender mainstreaming and gender based violence (GBV) actions in annual work plans, allocating a dedicated budget for gender mainstreaming, GBV prevention or response and workplace inclusion and establishing a formal gender mainstreaming committee or disability mainstreaming unit. 

The evaluation was conducted on 86 Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

Moi University recorded an average score of 96.4 per cent, being ahead of Maasai Mara University, which ranked second with 96.3 per cent.

The evaluation was based on MDA biannual report submitted to the State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Moi University scored 96.5 per cent in the first biannual assessment before recording 96.2 per cent in the second, maintaining its leading position.

Both the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Kibabii University ranked third, each scoring 94.8 per cent.

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) followed in fifth position with 94.7 per cent, while Kenyatta University ranked sixth with 94.2 per cent.

South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) ranked seventh with 92.5 per cent, followed by Karumo Technical Training Institute at eighth position with 90.3 per cent and the University of Kabianga ninth at 89.6 per cent.

Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) made its way to the top ten by ranking tenth with 89.4 per cent. 

The evaluation assessed institutions' performance in integrating gender considerations into their operations and programmes.