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06 January 2023
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“Nitasimama Imara” men and boys network rallies to end FGM and promote gender equality in Elgeyo Marakwet county
Bravely walking around in his community, displaying the skills of a fully trained community influencer, is Nitasimama Imara champion Felix Ledaa from Elgeyo Marakwet county. He…
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20 December 2022
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Motorcycle ambulance helps women in drought-stricken community access life-saving maternal healthcare
In the month of November 2022, UNFPA through the International Rescue Committee (IRC) donated a motorcycle ambulance to the Katilu sub-county hospital in Turkana County to be used…
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17 December 2022
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County First Ladies commit to championing anti- FGM initiatives in hotspot counties
Spouses of newly elected and re-elected governors in Kenya convened for a sensitization and strategy workshop on prevention and response to female genital mutilation, gender-based…
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17 December 2022
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Severe drought fuels malnutrition, fewer hospital deliveries, among pregnant women in Turkana county
“I have never experienced a drought as bad as this in my life,” says 28 year old Akure Ewar. At seven months pregnant, she complains that she is hungry and often feels dizzy when…
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02 December 2022
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16DaysofActivism: Special Edition of “Transform Kenya” show amplifies call to end gender-based violence
In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), UNFPA Kenya in partnership with Standard Group held a special edition of the live news show …
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30 November 2022
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Youth anti-FGM champions rally to protect girls during Kenya’s long school holidays
As part of activities to mark 16 Days of Activism, UNFPA partnered with the Anti-FGM Board to hold a 3-day capacity building workshop targeting more than 70 young people leading…
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24 November 2022
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UNFPA supports roll-out of Family Planning Integrated Logistics Management Information System and Commodity Early Warning and Alert System
UNFPA has provided support to the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to strengthen the national supply chain system through the roll-out of an…
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18 November 2022
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Kenyan Innovator wins $30,000 in UNFPA FGM Hacklab challenge
‘Even though the community understands the harm FGM brings, girls continue to be subjected to the brutal act so as to conform to culture, ” says 23 year old Mack Marangu. He has…
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15 November 2022
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Frontline activists call for greater support to grassroot movement in fight against FGM
“If you want to see real impact in ending FGM, fund grassroots activists. We will never phase out because we are the community, ” says I-Rep Foundation Director, Domitilla Chesang…
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