A journey of growth, courage, and transformation! 🌸 YOWPSUD hosted the final mentorship session under the #MwanamkeImara project, marking the close of an impactful 18-month journey of strengthening women’s leadership in PCVE. With support from @CanHCKenya through @SFCG_Ke, women have strengthened their capacity to champion peace and security frameworks, access leadership platforms, and shape safer, more inclusive communities. In Kwale, the impact is taking root. Women are increasingly exercising leadership, trust between communities and security actors is growing, reporting is improving, and inter-county collaboration among security agencies is taking shape. As this chapter closes, the journey continues. #MwanamkeImara has laid a foundation for women to lead, influence, and champion sustainable peace. The seeds planted over 18 months are already bearing fruit, and the future holds even greater possibilities. #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #WomenInLeadership #Peacebuilding #PCVE @USEmbassyKenya @Canada @CanadaDev @CanadianPM @NCTC_Kenya @hivos @UN_Women @UNDP @theGCERF @tendasasa @Sida @NorwayInKenya @NLinKenya @GermanyinKenya @actionlife_Ke @GIFCT_official @TerrorismPolice

This week, YOWPSUD took part in a meaningful review of Kilifi County’s Local Action Plan on the implementation of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, led by @COEC_MSA and @KECOSCE. We were particularly encouraged to see women from the #MwanamkeImara cohort actively contributing to the discussions, bringing their experiences, insights and voices to the ongoing efforts to advance women’s leadership and participation in peace and security. @CanHCKenya @SFCG_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @NCIC_Kenya @UN_Women @unwomenkenya @UNDPKenya @UN_OCT @IGAD_CEPCVE @ACCORD_online @WPSFocalPoints @peacemakersnetw @IPSS_Addis @AUC_PAPS @Timiza_CC

This #MashujaaDay2026, the NCTC honours all the unsung heroes. Ninyi ni shujaa. #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe

🇰🇪 Happy Mashujaa Day from YOWPSUD! Today, we celebrate the heroes who fought for our freedom and honour the everyday heroes who continue to build a peaceful, just and inclusive Kenya. At YOWPSUD, we recognize the courage of women, youth, peacebuilders and community champions who stand against violence, promote social justice and inspire positive change in their communities. As we honour our heroes, let us remember that every act of peace, every voice for justice and every effort to empower others is an act of heroism. Together, let us continue building a Kenya where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Heri ya Mashujaa Day! 🇰🇪 #MashujaaDay #YOWPSUD #Peacebuilding #YouthEmpowerment #WomenEmpowerment @actionlife_Ke @CanHCKenya @SFCG_Kenya

#NLandKenya, working together for sustainable solutions🌍 The coming four years, NL will work towards even stronger ties with Kenya 🇳🇱🤝🇰🇪 We'll focus on: 📈Promoting sustainable economic growth 💪Strengthening stability and resilience 🗣️Leaving No One Behind

Youth are most affected by radicalization, and the most powerful voices against it. HURIA joined the Inter-Universities XCHANGE 2026 at Pwani University on Youth & Radicalization. Prevention must be rooted in #humanrights and Coast realities. #RESTOREcoast #PCVE #HURIA

“Trust is earned through delivery. We can spend hours agreeing that trust matters, but if nothing changes, we have achieved little. The real test is not what we promise, but what we deliver.” — H.E. @ahunnaeziakonwa, @UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa to the Secretary-General, at the #TrustSummit in Nairobi. #FutureOfMultilateralism #TrustSummit2026 #UNGA81 #NairobiCallToAction #TrustInAction #UNAfrica

The @_AfricanUnion today welcomed a delegation from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, #Nigeria 🇳🇬, undertaking the African Study Tour 2026, led by Commodore OA Oshatunberu, alongside the Team Coordinator, a member of the Directing Staff, and 46 students from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, including two allied students from Chad 🇹🇩 and Tanzania 🇹🇿. Held at AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa under the theme “Strengthening Cross-Border Community Engagement for Enhanced Regional Integration and Security,” the engagement featured presentations on the African Union Border Programme, AU security mechanisms, the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation (@FemWiseAfrica), and the WiseYouth Network. The exchange underscored the importance of cross-border community engagement, regional cooperation and inclusive approaches to advancing peace, security and integration across Africa. 🌍🕊️ #RegionalIntegration #AfricanStudyTour

Has a post about governance ever landed you in trouble? For some political influencers, speaking up brings harassment, threats or arrest. In the worst cases, death. Tomorrow’s Influencers and Democracy baseline validation will examine what support creators need to speak up safely. #InfluencersAndDemocracy #DigitalSafety

🦯 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🤍 The white cane is an important mobility tool that supports independence, orientation, and freedom of movement for persons with visual impairments. Here are four ways to keep your white cane in good condition: 1. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻: Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth to remove dirt and dust. 2. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲: Regularly check your cane for cracks, bends, loose joints, or a worn-out tip. 3. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆: Keep it in a safe, dry place when you're not using it. 4. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: Fold and unfold it gently to protect its joints and locking mechanism. Do you have a go-to tip for looking after your white cane? We’d love to hear from you in the comments! #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #WhiteCaneAwareness #BlindnessAwarenessMonth #AssistiveTechnology

The Correctional Service Week 2026 closed on Thursday amid renewed optimism that the State Department for Correctional Services will accelerate efforts to mainstream sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient practices across the country’s correctional system. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the fourth edition of Correctional Service Week at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for increased investment in skills development and rehabilitation programmes for offenders, noting that correctional services can contribute to job creation, economic growth and safer communities. Mudavadi said rehabilitation should focus on addressing the root causes of offending and equipping inmates with the skills and values necessary to reintegrate into society as responsible citizens. “At the heart of everything we do lies a deeper purpose: facilitating genuine change in human lives,” he said. “Effective correctional services address the root causes of offending, reduce reoffending and prepare people to return as responsible members of society,” he added. His remarks placed offender rehabilitation within the broader national economic transformation agenda, which seeks to expand opportunities, improve livelihoods and promote inclusive development across different sections of society. State Department for Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco emphasized that digital transformation must go beyond the acquisition of technology, noting that smart correctional governance is ultimately about restoring human dignity through innovation. She said this requires the capacity to adopt, adapt and effectively utilise appropriate innovations, upgrade professional skills, reduce administrative drudgery and fatigue, and unleash creativity across the correctional system. “Our objective remains: to leverage ICT to strengthen records management, accountability, operational efficiency and evidence-informed decision-making,” she said. On environmental sustainability, Beacco reaffirmed the department’s commitment to transitioning all correctional facilities to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other clean energy solutions in line with the Government’s green agenda. “This is not just an environmental imperative; it is a health, economic, and human rights imperative. We invite development partners, the private sector and relevant government agencies to support this transition through appropriate technologies, financing and technical expertise,” she noted. Petroleum Principal Secretary Kello Harsama, who also addressed the forum, underscored the importance of embracing green solutions within the correctional system. He said his department was collaborating with the State Department for Correctional Services on a joint initiative to transition all Kenya Prisons Service and probation facilities from wood fuel to LPG and other clean energy alternatives. The closing ceremony brought together Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh, Probation and Aftercare Service Secretary Shadrack Kavutai, local and international development partners, and officers drawn from across the State Department for Correctional Services.

I was pleased to receive the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the African Credit Rating Agency (@AfCRA_Official) during a courtesy visit to the @APRMorg offices, following the successful launch of the Agency in Mauritius on 7 October 2026. Our discussions centred on the importance of sustainable funding and preserving AfCRA’s independence, credibility and transparency as the Agency moves towards full operationalisation. I also appreciated the thoughtful gesture of presenting a commemorative memento in recognition of the APRM team’s dedication and hard work in making the launch a success. The establishment of AfCRA represents an important milestone in advancing Africa’s financial sovereignty and strengthening African-led institutions. #AfCRA

On #InternationalDayoftheGirl, today and every day, we celebrate Ms. Hamdi Hassan and girls everywhere! Every girl has the right to pursue her dreams, achieve her goals, and reach her full potential. With @PlanInt_Som. #CanadaInSomalia 🇨🇦🤝🇸🇴 #IDG2026

Celebrate the heroes who shape Kenya! 🇰🇪 Join us on 20 October 2026, from 1 PM to 7 PM at Alliance Française, Nairobi, for the Mashujaa Love Fest 2026: a vibrant celebration of Kenya’s heroes, their courage, and the power of collective action. From music and poetry to art and creative expression, let’s honour our heroes, celebrate our shared humanity, and embrace the extraordinary power of ordinary people to shape our nation. Come for the art. Stay for the inspiration. Dance to the music. Be part of the celebration! Details on the poster. You don’t want to miss this!

The Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary commended the rehabilitation of offenders by equipping them with skills to become productive and innovative, contributing to human capital development and safer communities.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Dr Musalia Mudavadi, officiated the closing ceremony of the Fourth edition of Correctional Service Week 2026.

“Every unkept promise is a withdrawal from an account that was already quite low. Trust erodes when commitments, from climate finance to development assistance, are not matched by delivery.” — H.E. @ahunnaeziakonwa, @UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa to the Secretary-General, at the #TrustSummit in Nairobi. #FutureOfMultilateralism #TrustSummit2026 #UNGA81 #NairobiCallToAction #TrustInAction #UNAfrica

Every girl deserves the chance to learn, grow, and reach her full potential. A fairer world with greater equality is also a better one. To every girl – YOU MATTER! Watch the Ambassadors’ video below ⬇️ #DayOfTheGirl #CanadaInSomalia 🇨🇦🤝🇸🇴

When rural women thrive, communities thrive. Feeding families ✅ Safeguarding biodiversity ✅ Building climate resilience ✅ Rural women are leading the way toward a more sustainable future. 🙌 #RuralWomenDay #WomenFarmers #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen mailchi.mp/d0750473b8e2/un-w…

It's day 2 of the DPGSK Annual Conference & Research Day, and we're excited for another day of rich discussions on the future of data governance, electoral integrity, and democratic participation in Kenya. The conversations continue to reinforce one key message: building trust in elections requires more than technology. It requires transparency, accountability, strong institutions, informed citizens, and rights-respecting governance frameworks. Follow the discussions virtually: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… @StrathCIPIT @DPGSK_Ke #DPGSKResearchDay2026 #DataProtectionKE

Yesterday's #RESTOREcoast baseline at Kombani Social Hall heard young people from Kinango and Matuga on their dealings with security agencies and government. Their voices set Kwale's starting point. #HURIA #Kwale #YouthVoices