Isiolo Gender WATCH

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Isiolo Gender Watch seeks a qualified consultant to develop our Strategic Plan (2026-2030).

About IGW: We are an NGO established in 2015 in Isiolo County, advocating for a progressive and inclusive society where indigenous communities enjoy health rights, justice, peace, and sustainable development.
Scope: Review current strategic documents, facilitate stakeholder consultations, analyse the external environment, and develop a comprehensive strategic plan.

Requirements:
• Master's degree in Development Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
• At least 7 years experience in strategic planning for CSOs
• Strong understanding of gender equality, peace building, and human rights

Deadline: Thursday, April 17, 2026
Submit to: [email protected]
Subject: "Consultancy: IGW Strategic Plan 2026-2030"

Full details: www.isiologenderwatch.org
Women consultants and women-led firms are encouraged to apply.

Isiolo Gender Watch | Bringing forth the voice of a woman in decision making.

Isiolo gender watch held two consecutive meetings with teachers and girls at ngaremara and Daaba primary schools respectively. The objective of the mentorship session entailed age-appropriate awareness and life-skills sessions for adolescents to build their agency, confidence, and knowledge on bodily autonomy, consent, and early reporting of gender based violence.

Today Isiolo gender watch had a candid discussion with Optimistic Youth Group in a view to collaborate in addressing climate change impacts

Isiolo Gender Watch in collaboration with RANA held focus group siscussions to collect community views on disaster and pandemics and how communities are prepared and coping with climate change effects

STATEMENT ON THE RECENT INCIDENT AND CALL FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN ISIOLO
We strongly condemn the recent incident of violence that has led to the tragic loss of life. Any loss of life is deeply painful and unacceptable, and we extend our sincere condolences to the affected family and the wider community.
Criminal acts such as theft must be treated as individual wrongdoing and addressed strictly through the law. A wrong committed by one person must never be used to justify collective punishment, retaliation, or the targeting of innocent people. A thief is a thief—not a community.
Isiolo is a shared home for all of us. Our strength lies in our diversity, coexistence, and long-standing relationships as neighbors who depend on one another for peace, livelihoods, and progress. History has shown us that violence only brings suffering—families are displaced, livelihoods are destroyed, and our collective future is set back. In conflict, there are no winners; all of us lose.
We therefore call on all residents to remain calm, reject incitement, and choose dialogue over violence. Let us protect our children, our elders, and our shared future by refusing to be drawn into cycles of revenge.
We also call upon the security agencies to act swiftly, professionally, and impartially to restore calm, protect lives and property, and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice in accordance with the law. Security is a public duty, and timely action is essential to prevent further loss and escalation.
Peace is paramount. Let us stand together for a safe, united, and prosperous Isiolo—where justice is upheld, coexistence is protected, and every life is valued.
Issued in the spirit of peace, unity, and shared responsibility.

Merry christmas

Chrismas and New Year Message

Gender based violence. Lack of respect and appression. You never appreciate what you have until you lose it

You don’t kw what u have until u lose it

Today Isiolo Gender Watch was recognized as Cntributing to Gender Equality. The organisation was represented by Zeinab Ekai Ekiteles