Today, His Majesty King Charles III graced the UN HQ in Nairobi & led deliberations on climate action, SDGs & sustainable urbanization.
CEOs &
@UN
staff present engaged in dialogue, underscoring a shared commitment to accelerating achievement of the
#SDGs
.
#RoyalVisitKenya
.
@UmraOmar
nominated as the
@UnKenya
Person of the Year 2017, for her efforts of taking healthcare to the hardest & furthest to reach in
@LamuCountyKe
through
@SafariDoctors
We're inspired by the selfless work of taking healthcare closer to those who need it most. Hongera sana!
The
@UNDPKenya
family welcomed HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway & HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden as they commence their official visit in Nairobi.
The visit presents an opportunity to showcase climate initiatives, programmatic interventions & the work of
@UNDP
in Kenya.
📢 Call for applications.
🇰🇪Kenya is hosting the
#YouthConnekt
Summit, that will engage 20,000+ youth from across Africa.
Through
@UNVKenya
we are looking for dedicated
#volunteers
to play a key role in coordinating communication & ICT tasks.
Apply👉🏽
#SpatialPlanning
is a key component in county development plans. We have teamed up with
@makueniCounty
to set up a Geographic Information System lab to support digitization and management of land and Mapping and profiling of county’s natural resources
#Governorspeerlearning
RR Walid Badawi and PS Charles Sunkuli discuss way forwad on strengthening youth engagement in the green economy.
This will be done by integrating aspects of the National Youth Development Policy implementation with technology and putting youth at the core
#GrEYAP
#GenU
Hongera Chief Justice Martha Koome for your historic appointment as the 15th head of Kenya’s highest court since independence.
@UNDP
looks forward to continued partnership as we strengthen efforts of the judiciary & CSOs, in advancing access to justice for the poor & marginalized
Majority of Kenya’s population comprises of the youth.
Through the
@IEBCKenya
Youth Peace and Voter Educators training, we have engaged over 200 youth educators & observers that will play key roles in promoting credible elections.
#GE2022
#LetPeaceWin
#ElectionsBilaNoma
📅:Day 3 of
#AfricaClimateSummit2023
The summit has been a platform to design climate solutions that align with Africa's development goals.
As leaders & advocates unite to drive investment in climate resilience, let us collaborate for
#ClimateAction
.
#ACS23
🌳The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago,
🌳the next best time to plant a tree is now.
Today, we join President William Ruto at the
#15Billion
tree growing campaign launch & urge Kenyans to join the
#Mission15BJazaMiti
.
📍Ngong Hills Forest, Kajiado County
⏰9:00 am
📢 Call for proposals.
The UNDP Kenya Climate Promise Project seeks proposals on; Supporting Local Communities & Indigenous Peoples in NDC Implementation for Forest & Land-Use.
Application guidelines can be accessed via our procurement notice.
🔗:
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” - Nelson Mandela
On this first
#InternationalDayofEducation
we celebrate teachers for their dedication and effort to shape the minds of the young learners
🤝Strong partnerships propel progress.
🇰🇪President
@WilliamsRuto
held a high level meeting with
@UNDPafrica
leadership during which he acknowledged
@UNDP
's continued support, interventions in climate action & digitalization driving Kenya's development.
#YouthConnektAfrica2023
“Knowledge alone is not sufficient to help humanity, it has to go hand in hand with the right values and ethics. The evidence in this report shows that we must find a balance between our human freedoms, ambition and taking care of the planet”
- Prof. Kiama, VC
@uonbi
#HDR2020
⚖️The
#2024UNCSC
starts today & aims to boost accountability ahead of September’s
#SummitOfTheFuture
.
More than 4000 delegates are expected to represent partners, government & international civil society organizations.
Join the conversation on
#2024UNCSC
#Wecommit
.
@governorkibwana
: "The people of Makueni do not just give us views, they have to approve the projects and ensure that they have been completed to people's desire before the county can process the payment"
#Governorspeerlearning
“
#Kenya
🇰🇪 will continue to be a beacon of hope in global development especially when it comes to the digital frontier, and we as the
#NextGenUNDP
are in a position to influence & make a difference in what happens next in the world,”
@ASteiner
during today’s
@UNDPKenya
townhall.
Young women are key to future leadership!
During
#IWD2023
, we launched the ‘Ambassador for a Day’ competition to empower young women in Kenya to lead & promote
#Genderequality
.
We are excited to welcome Tashley
@w_anjiraa
as she shadows our DRR & learns more about
@UNDP
.
📢 4 days to go!
The
#YouthConnektSummit
is almost here!
Here's a quick list on what to expect!
1. Great Speakers.
2. Networking & pitching.
3. Impactful discussions.
#YouthConnektAfrica2023
🗓️8-12 Dec 2023.
Get more details on:
🌍Pleased to host our
@UNDP
Administrator
@ASteiner
at the
#AfricaClimateSummit23
.
His presence reaffirms our commitment to fostering climate resilience & driving positive change across the African continent.
Together, we're shaping a brighter future! 🌍🌱
#ACS23
#ACW23
Emerging Leaders Foundation &
@UNDP
celebrates 100 young women health practitioners following their training that will support improved service delivery, champion for sexual reproductive & health rights, lead social accountability process for their communities
#mysisterskeeper
Congratulations to H.E President Dr.
@WilliamsRuto
& H.E Deputy President
@rigathi
. Kenya 🇰🇪 continues to be a beacon of hope in the region & we will continue to deepen our partnership with the Government to advance sustainable human development for all.
#GlobalGoals
📢Calling all African youths for submissions!
Join the
#54FacesofAfrica
campaign by sharing content, answering the Question: "What does it mean to be African?".
Participate by sending either:
📸A photo
📽️A video
✍️A 500 word article
to ▶️54facesaafrica
@gmail
.com.
#YCA2023
📢 Are you ready for
#YouthConnektAfrica2023
summit?
⏰The countdown is on & we're gearing up for an inspiring summit that promises to empower & inspire the
#youth
of Africa.
✍️Save the date, register now & join the
#YCA202
movement!
#Kenya
is a very youthful country. Those aged between 18-35 make up roughly 75% of the population. Therefore,
@UNDP
is committed to enabling the youth to sit on the driver’s seat as key influencers & stakeholders of dev’t solutions.
-
@Walidbadawi
#ELFImpact
#mysisterskeeper
17year-old Ashley Talu, a Student at Kasigau girls school in
@taitatavetagovt
received $5,000 for her innovation of Ukulima Digitech micro controller kit that remotely monitors and controls activities in a farm and sends SMS notification regarding the moisture & PH status of farm
📢: Day 3 at
#YouthConnektAfrica2023
.
🥳Here are the key events to look forward to:
🔹️Interactive Dialogue
🔹️Hackathon for Peace
🔹️Creator's Boma
🔹️Volunteer for a borderless Africa
🔹️Policy Dialogues
🔹️Youth Extravaganza
#YCA2023
#YouthConnektSummit
Are you a resigistered youth-based organization in Kenya?
Do you want to contribute to the
#COVID19
pandemic response & fight misinformation in Kenya 🇰🇪?
Apply for the Creatives Innovation Challenge👉
Deadline: 21st August 2020
#CreativesKE
🌍Speaking at the
#AfricaClimateSummit2023
,
@UNDP
Administrator
@ASteiner
affirmed that:
‘At
@UNDP
, our commitment to Africa is unwavering.
🤝 We're deeply invested in supporting each African country in achieving their NDCs and fostering prosperity for all.’
Watch:
Hongera
@EliudKipchoge
for the recognition by
@UnKenya
as the UN Person of the Year 2018. We're inspired by your service to humanity at the grassroots level. Your discipline, dedication, focus & perseverance are precursors to excellence. Values which our young people can emulate.
Mental health contributes to the well-being & prosperity of 🇰🇪 as a key pillar in the overall health ecosystem. We are privileged to have collaborated with
@MOH_Kenya
to develop the National Investment Case for Mental Health which is being launched today.
@WHOKenya
@GuyanaJ
Kenya is leading the way in digital transformation on the African continent, however, the digital divide remains a challenge.
Our partnership with
@MoICTKenya
aims to address this and unlock Kenya's full digital economy potential.
#InclusiveDigitalTransformation
Early this year we embarked on an ambitious photography project with three Kenyan photographers to document the breadth of development across
#Kenya
. We met inspiring phenomenal women and this
#IWD2018
we’re honored to share their stories.
#TimeIsNow
#PressForProgress
🥳Welcome to our booth! 🥳
We call upon the
#youth
to come to our booth at the
#YouthConnektAfrica2023
summit.
This is a golden opportunity to:
1. Learn about our range of interventions.
2. Network with project leads
3. Contribute your ideas for a smart
#Africa
.
#YCA2023
The
#YearInReview
.
@UNDP
took part in the Africa Climate Summit
#ACS2023
during which 🇰🇪President William Ruto underscored the importance of collective action in addressing climate change.
The summit reinforced the commitment to safeguarding our planet.
#ForPeopleForPlanet
🎊A big congratulations to
@mmashologu1
! 🎉
Your tenure as our DRR-P has been truly inspiring, and we've achieved so much under your guidance.
🎊Best of luck in your new designation, you'll be missed!
#TogetherWeCanDoMore
At
@UNDPAccLabs
Kenya we are excited to launch the "Speaker Series" featuring Caroline Kiarie, Head of Exploration.
Our first speaker, Ms
@CK_Kimondo
will be sharing priceless leadership insights with students, community data stewards & sparking ambition in the next-gen leaders.
On this
#PublicServiceDay
, join us in thanking all who dedicate their lives to serving others 👏👏
We laud
@UNVolunteers
frontline health workers for their selflessness in providing critical support to Kenya's healthcare system in the fight against
#COVID19
#PeopleFor2030
🇰🇪Welcome to Nairobi!
As our Res Rep
@ANgororano
affirms, the 6th edition of
#YouthConnektAfrica2023
is more than a summit!
It's a movement & launch pad to shape the new narrative for a dynamic Africa!
Join us on this epic journey, as we unlock the potential of Africa's youth!
This afternoon CAS
@nadia_abdalla_
& RR
@walidbadawi
chaired the Local Project Appraisal Committee for the Green Economy Youth Activation Programme which will usher opportunities to build Youth capacity in entrepreneurship, innovation, forestry, and agroforest value chains
#SDG8
🇰🇪We join the nation in mourning the death of Kenya's 3rd President H.E. Emilio Mwai Kibaki.
He will always be remembered for his great leadership, economic development and overall remarkable progress achieved during his presidency.
Always in our hearts🙏🕊️
💧Kenya's water challenges need innovative solutions!
🚀🌊 Data scouts are like modern-day explorers, uncovering hidden water sources and tracking usage patterns. Let's support their efforts in mapping our precious water resources. 💙
#WaterSolutions
#DataScouts
#Kenya
On behalf of
@UNDP
's Administrator
@ASteiner
, our Resident Representative
@ANgororano
is grateful to have welcomed & hosted the HRH Crown Prince Haakon of 🇳🇴 & HRH Crown Princess Victoria of 🇸🇪 in 🇰🇪 & reaffirms
@UNDPKenya
’s commitment to always be your partner of choice!
"I'm a fashion designer and stylist. On a good month, I earn about $200 from my business. My dream is to train others and hopefully grow my business into a large enterprise to be able to make and sell even more clothes." Brian Oduor, 28 yrs, Nakuru Town
#NewUNDP
#InspiringStories
🚀 Happening Now! 🌍
Youth from organizations in Northern Kenya are taking part in the African Youth Climate Assembly -
@isioloCounty011
, sharing perspectives on climate change and proposing interventions for consideration by the Heads of states at the
#ACS23
summit.
@SwedeninKE
The
@UNDPKenya
family welcomes
@UNDP
Administrator
@ASteiner
,
RBA Director
@ahunnaeziakonwa
& Resident Representatives from across Africa COs to Nairobi Kenya.
This is a chance to showcase our first 100 days of the Strategic Plan 2022-2025 to promote a
#FutureSmart
UNDP.
In July 2020,
@UNDP
recruited 50 healthcare workers under the
@UNVolunteers
programme & deployed to 14 counties in
#Kenya
, supporting county-level
#COVID19
response.
Today, we celebrate their critical role & courage, in the fight against the pandemic.
#TogetherWeCan
#IVD2020
#Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abbe unveils new TICAD Initiative that will be driven by EEII- Entrepreneurship, Enterprise, Investment and innovation saying Africa's challenges will be solved through Science Technology and Innovation
#TICAD7
Karibu Kenya🇰🇪 to our
@UNDP
colleagues joining us in Nairobi this week for dialogues on
@UNDP
-
@UNEP
enhanced collaboration🤝
We're looking forward to exploring new synergies as we enter the
#SDGs
#DecadeOfAction
Dear
@EliudKipchoge
we join Kenyans & the rest of the world in wishing you all the very best tomorrow at the
@INEOS159
challenge in Vienna, Austria. Thank you for your courage to serve humanity & for being an inspiration to many that
#NoHumanIsLimited
.
#TwakutakiaHeriNjema
🇰🇪🇰🇪
"Knowledge is power. When the marginalized & poor are able to access justice & legal aid, it sends a strong message to perpetrators & violators - they can't get away with crimes committed against the poor. This increases confidence in the justice system." CJ, Maraga
@dkmaraga
🇰🇪Special thanks to our development partners for being a vital part of our journey
@UNDPKenya
.
Your support propels us forward in our mission for a better world.
Wishing all a peaceful holiday season.🎄
We are excited to have Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa,
@UNDPAfrica
Regional Director, &
@UNDP
senior management join us at our town hall today.
Together, we'll unlock the potential of
#collaboration
& shared vision to advance sustainable human dev in
#Kenya
& beyond.
@ahunnaeziakonwa
The
@KNBStats
has launched the first
#GrossCountyProduct2019
highlighting the contribution of the 47 counties to the country's economy. While Nairobi, Nakuru, Kiambu, Mombasa contribute a third of GDP, counties with small share are growing faster, so have potential to catch up
Children with autism have long faced inequalities, which are further exacerbated by the pandemic. Use of
#DigitalInclusion
is one way of ensuring that children with autism are able to fully participate in learning activities.
Read how:
#AutismAcceptance
🥳Setting the tone for change!
🌍At the 6th Youth Connekt Africa Summit, the President affirmed that youth are a priority in our national agenda.
It's time to recognize and amplify their creativity in shaping our world. 🚀🌍
#YouthConnektAfrica2023
#YCA2023
Collaboration across
@UNDP
Bureaus is critical in driving
#SustainableDevelopment
for Kenya & the African continent at large.
By joining forces, sharing ideas & fostering partnerships, we can build a more resilient, inclusive & prosperous future for all.
#TeamUNDPKenya
.
.
@sidchat1
: Turkana County inspires hope, marginalization could soon be in the past. The county has enormous potential of becoming the role model of sustainable, inclusive human and economic development that's people centric. See how we're helping: