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Prolonged drought in Kenya pushes communities to their limits, increasing GBV risks for women and girls
At a community gathering in Lokapararai Village, Turkana County, chants of “APEI APEI ng’akankomwon ng’akan!” reverberate from a group of women... Read more
UNFPA unveils new Country Programme for Kenya
The Executive Board of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has approved the 10th Country Programme for Kenya in the amount of $35.6 million.... Read more
Turning pain to power: Women-led community-based organization leads economic empowerment and GBV protection in Kibera
From a humble beginning, the Feminist for Peace, Rights and Justice Centre (FPRJC ) programs have grown to include women's forums offering... Read more
World Refugee Day: Building safe havens for youth in Kenya’s refugee communities through sports
At a sporting ground located within the Kakuma Refugee Camp, young girls and boys aged between 10-19 gather for an afternoon of football. However,... Read more
Youth coalition launched to advance implementation of Kenya’s ICPD25 commitments
A coalition of youth-led and youth-serving organizations in Kenya has officially been launched with the goal of promoting meaningful engagement and... Read more
UNFPA, Government of Japan launch Covid-19 recovery project in Kenya
With US $ 601,000 funding from the Government of Japan, UNFPA Kenya has launched a project aimed at building resilience amongst communities worst... Read more
Unveiling the World’s first Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Development Impact Bond in Kenya
A Joint United Nations team in Kenya comprising of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, SDG Partnership Platform, UNFPA, WHO, UNAIDS, has partnered... Read more
Building one-stop centers for integrated sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya
Mtwapa Health Center is a small but busy facility in Kilifi County that serves more than 60,000 residents living in Mtwapa town and the surrounding... Read more
Expanding access to family planning for women in Kenya's remote areas
Fewer things have a greater impact on the life of a woman than the number and spacing of her children. For 27-year-old Jane Saidemu, the availability... Read more
Soap-making and GBV prevention initiative expands to empower more women in Kibera
With new funding from Japanese Company Meiji Holdings co., and technical support from UNFPA, the Feminist Peace Rights and Justice Centre (FPRJC)... Read more