Gloria Orwoba Leads Women’s Movement in Push for Anti-Harassment Policies

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The United Alternative Government Women’s Movement, led by former Gloria Orwoba, on Monday presented a memorandum to the Ministry of Gender and Affirmative Action seeking urgent action to protect women’s dignity, safety and leadership in Kenya.

The memorandum was delivered at the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Gender and Affirmative Action in Nairobi on May 11, 2026, as the group raised alarm over increasing cases of misogyny, harassment, intimidation and public humiliation targeting women and girls across the country.

Speaking during the presentation, Orwoba said women leaders and young girls continue to face abuse and discrimination in political, professional and public spaces, creating fear and discouraging many from participating in leadership and governance.

The movement called on the Cabinet Secretary to spearhead the development and implementation of sexual harassment and anti-bullying policies for all 47 county assemblies, the National Assembly and the Senate within 30 working days.

According to the women’s movement, the proposed policies should establish clear reporting systems, provide protection for victims and ensure disciplinary action is taken against perpetrators of harassment and intimidation.

Orwoba emphasized that protecting women from abuse is not only a matter of justice and human rights, but also critical to strengthening democracy and inclusive leadership in Kenya.
The group further urged government institutions and lawmakers to create safe and respectful environments where women and girls can thrive without fear of humiliation, discrimination or gender-based attacks.

The memorandum comes amid growing national conversations around the treatment of women in leadership and the need for stronger protections against workplace and political harassment.

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