United Nations Development Programme — UN agency partnering with Kenya on youth employment, election support, and development programmes.
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… 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 …
Gov't launches skills programme for 450 youth, women to curb violent extremismThe Standard
… 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. …
Interior PS assures Linda Mwananchi of security ahead of Homa Bay tourThe Standard
… 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. …
Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt themCitizen Digital
… 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. …
President Ruto launches Ksh.2B jobs programme targeting 100,000 youthThe Standard
… 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 …
Ruto launches 30,000 youth internship programmeCitizen Digital
… 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 …
IEBC receives Ksh.1.7B boost from UNDP to support election preparednessCapital News
… f the Congo (DRC) could push nearly one million more people into extreme poverty, eliminate thousands of jobs and reverse years of development gains unless countries respond with measures that go beyond containing the virus, according to a new United Nations Development Programme …
DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Wipe Out Thousands of Jobs, UNDP WarnsCapital News
… r the celebrations because of the county’s ecological significance and its role in sustaining millions of livelihoods across the country. “This year’s global celebrations are being hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme …
Kenya Marks World Environment Day in Nyandarua as Focus Shifts to Protecting Critical Aberdare Water TowerThe Standard
… Motari said inclusion required collective action from all sectors urging the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Christian Blind Mission and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to continue the push for all inclusive. …
Government push for disability inclusionThe Standard
… The center, a respected civil society organization and partner of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), supports vulnerable youth through skills training linked to employment opportunities with private-sector partners. …
For Somalia's youth, opportunity is the strongest path to stabilityKenya 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.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →