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Take advantage of demographic dividend
Opinion piece by Dr Kibaru-Mbae and Siddharth Chatterjee Kenya is at the cusp of a “demographic dividend” that could change the country’s fortunes in the first half of the 21st century, but only if... Read more
With Kenya’s youth, the future is here: Invest to reap demographic benefits
Opinion piece by Dr Josephine Kibaru-Mbae & Siddharth Chatterjee Kenya, is at the cusp of a "demographic dividend",which could transmute Kenya’s fortunes in the first half of the 21st century –... Read more
UNFPA Kenya Office bestow top honours on outgoing Officer In Charge, Mr. Bouri Sanhouidi
UNFPA Kenya staff today poured warm accolades on their Officer In Charge, Mr. Bouri Jean Victor Sanhouidi, at a special luncheon held in his honour. The KCO staff praised Mr. Sanhouidi for his wise... Read more
Kenya hailed for its efforts to accelerate the abandonment of FGM/C in the country
Kenya is lauded as one of the countries believed to be making tremendous progress in the fight against FGM/C and accelerating change towards zero tolerance. The Chair of Kenya's Anti-FGM Board, Hon... Read more
http://countryoffice.unfpa.org/kenya/2014/04/10/9442/kenya_applauded_for_its_compelling_presentation_at_the_csw_2014/
Kenya is hailed for its compeling participation at the annual Commission on the Status of Women 2014 conference held in New York, USA. Led by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Devolution and... Read more
Speech by His Excellency Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H., President and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya
The President emphasizes on the commitment by the Jubilee Government to improve the plight of women and girls in Kenya and to promote gender equality and women empowerment. Ladies and Gentlemen, It... Read more
UNFPA supports celebrations to mark International Women’s Day
UNFPA made good on its promise to women and girls as it fully supported the activities organized and hosted by the Government of Kenya to mark International Women's Day. The President of the Republic... Read more
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director on the Occasion of International Women’s Day
As we commemorate International Women's Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many, the ability to live a healthy, productive life free... Read more
UNFPA pledges support to the newly created Directorate of Gender and anti-FGM Board
UNFPA Kenya pledges to support the newly created Directorate of Gender under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. The Gender Directorate was formerly the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social... Read more
UNFPA pays courtesy call to the newly appointed NCPD Director General
Top NCPD management thanks UNFPA for the support provided to Government and to the agency in particular, while UNFPA Deputy Representative lauds NCPD for its commitment towards promoting the... Read more