18.5 million marginalized Kenyans to benefit from inclusivity policy

Plan International Kenya staff distributing sanitary towels girls in Loreng village during World Menstrual Hygiene Day. [File, Standard]

More than 18.5 million Kenyans from ethnic minorities and marginalized communities are poised to benefit from a proposed law and national policy that seeks to address historical injustices and promote equality across the country.

The National Policy for Ethnic Minorities and Marginalized Communities (2025-2035) - currently undergoing public participation across 22 counties - seeks to introduce affirmative action programs in governance, education, and equitable access to resources and services, as guaranteed under Article 56 of the Constitution.