Women In Safety Excellence (WISE) is a registered premier women in security
association with members from the private and public security sectors, inspired to bridge the gap in the representation of women in safety and security in Kenya
established in 2019.
WISE brings together professional women in national, regional and international
security for the purpose of demonstrating excellence, standards and peer to
peer engagement in safety and security matters in Kenya. The association was
officially launched on 13th August 2020 by Former Deputy President and Prime
Minister H.E. Hon Musalia Mudavadi at TradeMark Hotel in Nairobi- Kenya.
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Our Vision
To foster a powerful trusted community of influential
Women in Safety and Security.
Our Mission
To raise security and safety awareness in women
through support programs in training and development,
mentorship and networking in partnership with public
and private sectors and interested international
stakeholders.
WISE Objectives
Mentorship
To advance women’s leadership in peace and security by inspiring and mentoring the next generation women leaders in security and those interested, to pursue a career in security.
Training
To improve effectiveness by enhancing our internal capabilities to conduct security and safety training programs through seminars, publications, conferences, media briefings, talk shows among others.
Networking
To create a platform for women in Kenya and beyond to connect through networking forums, support forums and exchange programs.
Safety & Security
To promote the safety, human rights, and dignity of women and girls through security and safety awareness programs in communities and marginalized areas to address societal vices (Domestic Violence, Sexual defilement/harassment, radicalization, violent extremism among others).
Growth & Development
To support women already within the security industry to pursue and adopt non-conventional roles in the corporate world with the aim of inspiring entry and growth in higher positions.
Collaboration & Partnership
To expand global collaboration and partnerships through affiliations with national, regional and international institutions with shared values and objectives.