… Kimani also previously served as the President of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services. …
… ani also chaired the Security Council’s Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa and co-chaired its Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security in 2022.In 2023, he served as President of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme …
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… Similarly, institutions such as the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme identify accountable leadership, effective institutions and active citizen participation as essential pillars of sustainable development.The concern, therefore, is not consensus-building i …
… he Building Resilience and Community Empowerment for Peace (BRACE4PEACE) Programme through a partnership involving the Government of Kenya, the Government of the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the United Nations Development Programme …
… Omollo spoke on Thursday at Kabete National Polytechnic when he launched the Brace4Peace programme, a joint initiative supported by the Korean government and implemented with the United Nations Development Programme. …
… The Ministry of Mining, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to help miners shift away from mercury dependence by providing technology for safe gold extraction. …
… Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has launched a new initiative that will empower more than 100,000 young Kenyans over the next three years in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance. …
… The Next Generation Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE), a partnership between the government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other partners, will provide structured private-sector internships and skills training before expanding to reach 100,000 young pe …
… Audio By Vocalize By Arnold Jan, The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Ksh.1.7 billion (USD 13.3 million) Electoral Support Programme aimed at strengthening Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 Ge …
Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who previously served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN (2020–2024) and held positions on the UN Security Council, succeeds Ghana's Akyaa Pobee.
Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who previously served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN (2020–2024) and held positions on the UN Security Council, succeeds Ghana's Akyaa Pobee.
Kenya's Martin Kimani has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2020 to 2024, brings 25 years of experience in international relations, peace and security.
The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.
An opinion piece examines how "negotiated democracy"—a locally driven political arrangement in which councils of elders, clan leaders and religious leaders seek consensus on preferred candidates before elections—has emerged as a factor shaping governance outcomes in northern Kenya since devolution under the 2010 Constitution.
Kenya has launched a skills development and livelihood programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties, aimed at addressing socioeconomic drivers of violent extremism and strengthening community resilience.
The Interior Principal Secretary has assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of adequate security during its planned Homa Bay tour, stating that politicians have a democratic right to visit any part of the country as long as they observe the law. The assurance comes amid concerns by Linda Mwananchi leaders over alleged intimidation from ODM rivals in Homa Bay.
Five artisanal miners were buried alive after a tunnel collapse at Kilimapesa Gold Mine in Lolgorian, Trans Mara sub-county, Narok County. Despite years of gold extraction in the area, residents survive hand-to-mouth, using mercury-exposed methods to separate gold from stones and mud sold to foreign companies and brokers.
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme, which will empower more than 100,000 young Kenyans over three years through private sector internships and training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, and workplace readiness, in partnership with UNDP and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
President William Ruto launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme, which will place 30,000 young Kenyans in private-sector internships and skills training, with plans to expand to 100,000 participants. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping graduates with practical workplace skills and experience.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Ksh.1.7 billion Electoral Support Programme to strengthen Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 General Election, funding voter registration, civic education, staff training, and outreach to women, youth and underserved communities.
A UNDP assessment warns that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could push nearly one million more people into extreme poverty, eliminate thousands of jobs, and reverse development gains unless countries respond with comprehensive measures beyond virus containment.
Kenya will commemorate World Environment Day in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, focusing on protection of the Aberdare ecosystem, a critical water tower sustaining millions of livelihoods and essential to the country's food security, water supply, and climate resilience.
The government has pledged to accelerate implementation of disability inclusion laws and policies to guarantee dignity, equality, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection said Kenya has made progress in strengthening legal protections but emphasized that real transformation depends on effective implementation.
An opinion piece argues that investing in livelihoods, governance, infrastructure, and jobs for young Somalis is essential to building stability beyond humanitarian aid, citing the example of young people like Fartun learning technical skills in mobile phone repair and renewable energy sectors.
Generation Z across Kenya and Africa are stepping forward as active defenders of democracy, leveraging digital fluency and social media to build accountability systems through activism, fact-checking, and crowdsourced reporting. Rather than relying solely on institutions, young people are blending online vigilance with real-world mobilisation to protect elections amid rising misinformation and declining institutional trust.