Home - - Jaec Kenya

Our History

Justice, Advocacy and Empowerment Centre (JAEC) started as a CBO with the purpose of promoting peace, justice, human rights and development through advocacy and sustainable development. Later JAEC was registered on 15th September 2017 by the NGO coordination board in Kenya.

JAEC was formed with intent to invest in empowering women and girls claim their rights, protect their rights, and acts as change agents opposed to and committed to eradication of any form of violations of rights, sustained development and education for vulnerable children to promote an equitable society. In additional, foster consistent engagement with different actors to continuously respond to the needs of the community programmatically to ensure that communities have solutions that are locally invented for easy implementation and ownership

Our core functions

JAEC provides community-based solutions by linking quality training and sustainable livelihood for the most vulnerable members of the community by breaking the poverty cycle. JAEC provides relevant help and support to most vulnerable in the communities especially women and girls through designed projects which include education, long- term economic opportunities, Village Savings and Loan program (VSLs), youth empowerment programs, peace building activities, budget advocacy, Civic education. Our programs are designed and run by local people who understand the diversity of the issues affecting the communities we work with.

Vision

Shaping the future into a world of Justice and Sustainability

Mission

Implement sustainable programs that aim at improving on the quality of life for vulnerable communities

Our Partners

Latest news

County Systems Think Tank launch in Murang'a County

On 25^th May, 2026, Justice Advocacy and Empowerment Centre (JAEC), host organization for the Nairobi Central and Eastern Regional Hub (NEC Hub), convened its inaugural County Systems Think-Tank (CSTT) meeting bringing together the Murang’a County Executive team and representatives from the County Assembly. The engagement focused on strengthening governance through the institutionalization of a robust Public Participation Legal Framework that promotes inclusive citizen engagement, accountability, and transparency in county governance processes.

M&E Policy

Policies are crucial documents in an organization that give clarity and directions on how projects are operated. Without policies, the organization may have a lot of inconsistencies, inefficiency, and lack of accountability. Organizations may evaluate the success of their strategies, pinpoint areas for development, and make sure they are accomplishing their goals and objectives by using monitoring and evaluation. Last week Justice Advocacy and Empowerment Centre staff and stakeholders were actively involved in reviewing the Monitoring and Evaluation Policy for the organization.

Resource Mobilization Policy Review

With adequate resources, the organization can ensure the continuation of service provision to its beneficiaries as well as scaling up its operations effectively. To continue implementing sustainable programs that aim at improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities, JAEC strives to make policies that will help in soliciting more funds from potential donors.

Eye Check-up in Kandara

Through a program funded by Sight Aid International and supported by Hon. Njuguna, the Kandara MP, JAEC conducted Eye check-ups for a total of 460 Children in Kandara-Murang’a County. It is crucial to note that a lot of children need to undergo an eye checkup for early detection of any problems, allergies, and need for surgeries. Sight Aid International has been at the forefront of providing free medication and glasses.

Eye Check-up in Kirinyanga

Eye testing for children in Kirinyaga county at Kibingoti Polytechnic in Ndia constituency which was hosted by Kirinyaga women representative. This is a program funded by Sight Aid International and coordinated by Justice, Advocacy and Empowerment Centre.