‘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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OUR PROGRAMMES
INTERSEX PROGRAMMES
The intersex program is dedicated to advocating for and advancing the rights, welfare, and visibility of intersex individuals in Kenya.
With a milestone in recognition through efforts of the intersex task force in the 2010 general elections, the Programme has been key in implementing priority strategies for the recognition and advancement of rights for intersex persons in health, education and within various aspects of society.
TRANSGENDER PROGRAMMES
The transgender Programme operates at various levels, including international, national, sub-national, regional, and community levels.
The primary goal of the Programme is to enhance the integration and functioning of transgender individuals within mainstream society, enabling them to achieve and sustain a globally accepted standard of living
HIV PROGRAMMING
HIV program has been a critical part of the organization's work, addressing the specific needs of transgender and gender-diverse persons in Kenya.
The Programme begun as a response to the overwhelming health disparities faced by the transgender community in Kenya.
The Programme adopts a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention and care through biomedical, behavioral, and structural interventions
RESEARCH & POLICY
We engage in and conduct community led research projects such as the National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS) and the Legal & Gender Recognition Study. The research we do helps steer our work to meet an ever-evolving global landscape of opportunities and solutions to realize our goals.
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTS
We solidify collaborations with different stakeholders who are critical to realizing our long term strategies. These include among a few the Intersex Person's Implementation Coordination Committee (IPICC), the Ministry of Health (M.O.H), the Kenya Police Service and private sector actors
GENDER NON-CONFORMING PROGRAMMES
Nonbinary & GNC programme was established in 2020 to support individuals above the age of 18 who identify as gender non-conforming or nonbinary.
The Programme offers tailored advocacy, activities, and interventions to address the distinct needs and difficulties faced by this community, as they navigate a gender system that is predominantly binary and characterized by rigid gender norms within society.
Networks & Collaborations.
1. National Transgender Advocacy Network
NTAN, founded in 2018 and co-chaired by Jinsiangu and Trans*Alliance Kenya, is a coalition advocating for the rights and inclusion of Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex communities in Kenya. It focuses on gender-affirming healthcare, legal reforms, and political representation, driving change through grassroots activism and national advocacy. NTAN has trained healthcare providers, contributed to Kenya’s 2024 UPR Shadow Report, and collaborated with the Kenya Police to enhance ITGNC safety.
Learn more here: NTAN.
2. Kenya Intersex Persons Consortium
“ No Intersex Child Left Behind”
Launched in 2024, KIPC unites intersex-led organizations to advocate for intersex rights through research, policy reform, and public awareness. It has secured legal recognition for intersex children, developed healthcare guidelines with the Ministry of Health, and trained educators to support intersex students.
Learn more here: KIPC.