‘Creating safe Spaces for Intersex, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming individuals in Kenya since 2012.’

‘A Kenya That Celebrates Diversity.’

Jinsiangu is a Kenyan-based organization founded in 2012 to empower and protect the rights of Intersex, Transgender, and Gender Non-Conforming (ITGNC) individuals. Through advocacy, community support, and partnerships, we strive to build a society that embraces diversity, justice, and bodily autonomy for all.

About US

At Jinsiangu, we are more than an organization, we are a movement. Founded in 2012 by a courageous group of intersex and transgender individuals in Nairobi, we began as a safe space for dialogue and solidarity. Today, we stand as Kenya’s leading advocate for Intersex, Transgender, and Gender Non-Conforming (ITGNC) communities, driving systemic change through advocacy, research, and holistic support.

Our work is rooted in a simple yet radical belief: every person deserves freedom, dignity, and the right to live authentically. From spearheading national policy reforms with the Kenya Police Service to pioneering life-changing programs like the National Transgender Advocacy Network (NTAN), we are committed to creating a Kenya where diversity is celebrated, not silenced.


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For this is what the Lord says: “To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose what pleases me and hold fast to my covenant—to them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will endure forever.

Isaiah 56:4-5

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, There is a field. I'll meet you there.”

Rumi, Sufi Mystic and Poet

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you.”

Jeremiah 29:11

OUR PROGRAMMES

HIV Programme

HIV Programme

Community-centered HIV prevention, treatment, and stigma reduction initiatives.

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Transgender Programme

Transgender Programme

Advocating for legal recognition, healthcare access, and dignity for transgender persons.

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Intersex Programme

Intersex Programme

Championing rights, healthcare, and policy change for intersex persons in Kenya.

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Gender Non-Conforming Programme

Gender Non-Conforming Programme

Raising awareness and supporting gender diverse communities with advocacy and outreach.

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Research and Policy Programme

Research & Policy

Evidence-based research shaping national and regional policy on ITGNC rights.

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Multistakeholder Engagements

Multistakeholder Engagements

Building coalitions with government, NGOs, and communities to advance inclusion.

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Networks & Collaborations

National Transgender Advocacy Network (NTAN)

Founded in 2018 and co-chaired by Jinsiangu and Trans*Alliance Kenya, NTAN advocates for ITGNC rights in Kenya. It drives change through healthcare training, policy reforms, and national advocacy, contributing to Kenya’s 2024 UPR Shadow Report and ITGNC safety with the Kenya Police.

Learn more: NTAN

Kenya Intersex Persons Consortium (KIPC)

Launched in 2024 with the motto “No Intersex Child Left Behind,” KIPC unites intersex-led orgs to advance rights through research, healthcare guidelines, and legal recognition. It has also trained educators to support intersex students nationwide.

Learn more: KIPC

African Trans Network (ATN)

Through NTAN, Jinsiangu collaborates with ATN to connect Kenyan advocacy with regional and global movements. This partnership strengthens leadership, amplifies voices, and pushes inclusive policies for trans diverse people across Africa.

Learn more: ATN