The 2017 General Elections recorded unprecedented strides in women’s political representation with a rising number of women elected to political positions. While the numbers remain below the minimum constitutional threshold of gender parity, these success stories mark an important journey…
BACKGROUND The 6th Annual Devolution Conference held under the theme “Deliver. Transform. Measure.: Remaining Accountable” organized by the Council of Governors in collaboration with other stakeholders’ including National Government Ministries, Agencies and Departments, Development Partners, Non-Governmental organizations and the Private…
As part of the 18th anniversary celebration of United Nations Security Council resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, UN Women in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi hosted a High-Level Peer…
UN Women Regional Office for East and Southern Africa hosted an African Youth Conference from 23rd – 25th October with over 350 young people converging at the UN Offices in Nairobi to discuss the challenges that are facing the youth…
Kenya’s progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, including goal five that focuses on gender equality, is under threat due to human induced and natural hazards that often translate into disasters. The frequency and intensity of the hazards…
In 2017, UN women Kenya with support from the government of Japan commissioned a study undertaken by the Institute of Security Studies on the role of women in preventing violent extremism in thee country. The findings of this study titled…
The North Rift Region has experienced conflict over a number of years, largely revolving around traditional and cultural factors. The discovery of natural resources such as oil and gas have exacerbated the nature of conflict in Turkana and Pokot. The…
Leading CSOs in women’s political participation from Kenya and Nigeria came together in Nairobi to learn from each other’s experiences, share lessons learnt and best practices, and determine recommendations for their future work. UN Women in Kenya and Nigeria…