Creating Safe Spaces
For Intersex, Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming individuals in Kenya since 2012
A Kenya That Celebrates Diversity. Through advocacy, community support, and partnerships, we strive to build a society that embraces diversity, justice, and bodily autonomy for all.
About Us
We are more than an organization, we are a movement driving systemic change through advocacy, research, and holistic support.
Our Mission
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.
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, we are committed to creating a Kenya where diversity is celebrated, not silenced.
Our Programmes
Comprehensive initiatives addressing the unique needs of ITGNC communities through targeted advocacy and support.
HIV Programme
Community-centered HIV prevention, treatment, and stigma reduction initiatives tailored to ITGNC communities' specific healthcare needs.
Learn More →Transgender Programme
Advocating for legal recognition, healthcare access, and dignity for transgender persons through policy reform and community empowerment.
Learn More →Intersex Programme
Championing rights, healthcare, and policy change for intersex persons in Kenya while fighting against harmful medical practices.
Learn More →Gender Non-Conforming Programme
Raising awareness and supporting gender diverse communities with advocacy and outreach programs across Kenya.
Learn More →Research & Policy
Evidence-based research shaping national and regional policy on ITGNC rights, contributing to meaningful legislative change.
Learn More →Multistakeholder Engagements
Building coalitions with government, NGOs, and communities to advance inclusion and create systemic change.
Learn More →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: NTANKenya 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: KIPCAfrican 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