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United Nations Development Programme — UN agency funding Kenya's electoral support and youth employment programmes.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    Martin Kimani appointed UN Assistant Secretary General for Africa
  3. The Standard

    … 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 …

    UN appoints Kenya's Martin Kimani as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa
  4. Citizen Digital

    … a.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); “We must come in on a big scale and move fast, as time is not on our side,” Yvonne, a representative of the United Nations Development Programme …

    Gov't identifies 18 high-risk counties ahead of El Niño rains
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    … 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 …

    Time to rethink Negotiated Democracy in northern Kenya
  7. Citizen Digital

    … 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 extremism
  8. The 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 tour
  9. July 2026
  10. The 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 them
  11. Citizen 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 youth
  12. The 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 programme
  13. Citizen 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 preparedness
Politics

Kenyan diplomat Kimani appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa

The News

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.

15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Kenyan diplomat Kimani appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa

    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.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. UN appoints Kenya's Martin Kimani as Africa assistant secretary-general

    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.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government classifies 18 counties as high-risk for El Niño rains

    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.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Negotiated democracy in northern Kenya needs rethinking

    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.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Government launches skills programme for 450 vulnerable youth, women

    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.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Interior PS assures Linda Mwananchi of security for Homa Bay tour

    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 →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Artisanal miners in Narok struggle despite gold extraction

    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 →

Friday 24 July

  1. President Ruto launches Ksh.2B youth employment programme

    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 →

  2. Ruto launches 30,000-person youth internship programme

    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 →

Thursday 23 July

  1. IEBC and UNDP sign 1.7 billion shilling election support programme

    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 →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. DRC Ebola outbreak could push millions into poverty

    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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Kenya marks World Environment Day in Nyandarua County

    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 →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Government pledges faster implementation of disability inclusion laws

    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 →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Somalia's youth need jobs and opportunity for stability

    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 →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Gen Z in Kenya using digital tools to defend electoral integrity

    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 →

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