In a world grappling with the relentless specter of climate change, the inaugural Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4 to 6, 2023, stood as a watershed moment in the global battle for a sustainable future. This monumental event brought together an eclectic mix of stakeholders: over…

HIV/AIDS continues to pose significant challenges globally, and Kenya is one of the countries heavily impacted by this epidemic. In addition to medical and social aspects, the issue of justice and human rights for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS in Kenya is of paramount importance. Despite progress in reducing new infections…

UNDP Kenya has been actively involved in forest ecosystem restoration activities by taking initiatives towards sustainable tree growing and ecosystem restoration. Through the Forestry and Land Restoration Action for Kenya’s NDC (FLaRAK) Project, funded by the Government of Japan, UNDP has been instrumental in implementing measures to combat biodiversity loss…

It has been a daring quest spanning 16 months, filled with thrill, excitement, immense learning and mind-blowing discoveries, all of which defined my purpose ‘To be a part of a revolution, a dynamic force of young African women leaders and visionaries, poised to shape the destiny of a continent and…

A Joint Review Mission for the Joint Devolution Programme implemented by UNDP, UN Women and UNICEF with support from the Governments of Finland, Sweden and Italy was undertaken from 15–19 May 2023 in Tana River and Garissa counties. The mission team comprised of UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women, Embassies of Finland…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Monitoring Evaluation Department (MED), the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) supported the County Government of Marsabit in the development of their final draft of the County Integrated Development Plan III (CIDPIII). This is the culmination of…

County Government of Tana River- County Governments Integrated Development Plan. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Monitoring Evaluation Department and Kenya School of Government supported the drafting of the County Government of Tana River County Integrated Development Plan III (CIDPIII). Through the years, UNDP has ensured…

The theme of this year’s World Water Day is “accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis” serving as a call to action to stakeholders globally and drawing attention to the global water crisis. Closer to home, the challenge of water scarcity has become more pressing particularly as the…

By Martin Namasaka Kenya has been a leader in digital transformation in the continent, with its digital economy contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 7.7% followed by Morocco and South Africa at 6.82% and 6.51% respectively. As one of the fastest growing sectors, the digital economy is expected…