Sanlam Kenya, a participant with the UN Global Compact, today reaffirmed its commitment to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) at a signing ceremony attended by Global Compact Network Kenya and UN Women Kenya.
Sanlam Kenya now joins over 11,000 companies globally who have signed on to the WEPs. In Kenya, only 127 companies are WEPs signatories, making Sanlam’s public commitment a notable step forward in fostering gender equality within the private sector.
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) established by UN Women and the UN Global Compact comprise seven guiding principles that help businesses take strategic action to promote gender equality.
The WEPs are rooted in international labour and human rights standards and recognize that businesses have a critical role to play in creating inclusive and equitable societies.
Having officially joined the WEPs, this event marked a significant milestone—demonstrating Sanlam’s intention to embed gender equality at every level of its business operations.
Global Compact Network Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino applauded Sanlam’s leadership, noting that by signing on to the WEPs, Sanlam is demonstrating that this is more than a corporate compliance issue—it is a strategic priority.
She noted that signing to the WEPs is a springboard into deeper implementation encouraging Sanlam to leverage WEPs tools and platforms to monitor and report progress.
Sanlam Kenya Group CEO Dr. Patrick Tumbo emphasized the company’s gender-inclusive culture, noting that empowering women is key to unlocking national development and building a sustainable future since women influence a significant proportion of household financial decisions.
Representing Sanlam Kenya’s Board, Catherine Gitobu reaffirmed that the milestone not only reflects their purpose and values but signals the oversight commitment of the Board to ensure that gender equity is embedded in their governance structures and long-term business sustainability.