Global citizen. Speaks about #environment #food #genderequal #inclusion #sustainability
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Joined January 2011
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Today on #WED2020, we #CelebrateBiodiversity. We remember to appreciate nature, the birds, the trees, #flora and #fauna; the #Earth, #OurCommonHome.
We celebrate the work that has been done so far towards #environmentaljustice.
#TimeForNature
#Faith4Nature
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#DataDrivenEquality at the launch of the National Gender Research Agenda for Kenya 2025-2029 @kemedith @LucyWakiaga @WalterSamwel @ZiziAfrique @ReliAfrica @aphrc. One of the priority areas is addressing the root causes that continue to perpetuate gender inequalities.
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On the 16th day of gender activism on eliminating gender based violence, @ZiziAfrique is excited to join @NGECKenya and partners to launch the national gender research agenda @aphrc #datadrivenequality
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Attending the launch of the @NGECKenya 2025 reports happening in Nairobi.
#DataDrivenEquality
A pleasure to join in the launch of the
National Gender Research Agenda 2025-2029, as well as 3 other evidence reports on green energy uptake, girls education in ASAL areas, and action on GBV. Proud to have been with @ReliAfrica in this journey.
#datadrivenequality
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The 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII) is happening now, September 5–7, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! Hosted by @UNECA, this year’s theme, "Empowering Africa's Climate Action with Science, Finance,
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The African Development Bank hosted a high-level, “From Pledges to Plates: Financing Africa’s Agriculture and Food Systems”, side event at the Africa Food System Forum in Dakar, Senegal today.
PLAY the session here: bit.ly/461MYZX #FeedAfrica
[Version en français ➡️ @BanqueAfriDev]
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Climate impacts are already costing Africa between 3% and 9% of GDP annually, equivalent to as much as $440 billion raising debt risks and borrowing costs#ClimateWeek2025 Event on Catalyzing Public-Private Investments for #ClimateAction in Africa. .@AfDB_Group @soniaborrini
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Our Executive Director, @ManyasaChebi, is at @citizentvkenya this morning to discuss issues of Education Financing alongside other education champions hosted by @SamGituku #CitizenDayBreak #EducationJustice4ALL
Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa – Exec. Director, Usawa Agenda: The reason higher education is a national function is because it develops national human resource and cannot be privatized to counties hence any partnership to fund higher education with counties is creation of confusion #CitizenDayBreak @SamGituku
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"We must see the women in Africa empowered. Empowering women is not just a nice thing to do, it’s the right thing to do." ~Elizabeth Wasunna @AbsaKenya
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Gender equality & women’s empowerment are non-negotiable for achievement of the SDGs; yet, the world has an unmet need of $360B p.a to achieve key gender equality targets. Commitments by partners such as the @AfDB_Group are key to closing this gender financial gap. @jemimah_njuki
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Women bear the heaviest burden of the #ClimateCrisis & are often left out of solutions, but we will change that. At #TheClimatePledge Summit, I spoke to >200 companies & private sector leaders on @USAID's #ClimateGenderEquityFund call for proposals. 2xglobal.org/cgef
ALT Me, Gillian Caldwell, speaking on the Climate Pledge Summit stage, in a pink top and black pants, about the Climate Gender Equity Fund.
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This is a big deal!
Congratulations @Bilha_Ndirangu and @James_I_Mwangi.
Asante @ClimateEnvoyKe for your leadership!
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‘Record-breaking heat waves … wildfires … tragic flooding … These snapshots tell an urgent story of what awaits us if we fail to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.’
Watch Pres. Biden’s full remarks on the climate crisis during his address to the UN General Assembly.
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To achieve sustainable agriculture and uphold the right to healthy food and a healthy environment; phasing out Highly Hazardous Products is crucial.
#ToxicBusiness
#RouteToFoodKe
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However, the number of active ingredients reviewed by @PCPB_Kenya is far below expectations, considering the high number of products in the market that are highly hazardous.
Data and facts available here: routetofood.org/wp-content/u…
#ToxicBusiness
#RouteToFoodKe – at Nairobi, Kenya
The July 10, 2023, circular by the @PCPB_Kenya reviewing the status of some active ingredients of selected pesticides, considered highly hazardous pesticides, is a positive stride and needs to be lauded by every citizen who prioritises food safety in Kenya.
"Most of the time you don't need more information, you need more courage."
-@JamesClear
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Ready to learn about game-changing ideas and innovative solutions for a sustainable and resilient food and nutrition system? Explore our new series: foodsecured.devex.com.
#foodsecured
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Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) and the Financial Access Initiative (FAI) at New York University (NYU) will launch new findings from the Kenya Small Firm Diaries study tomorrow, Tuesday, 23rd May 2023, from 08.00 am to 10.00 am (EAT).
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Water and food security are inextricably linked.
Whether too much or too little, water impacts:
🥬food production
💸food accessibility
🛒and food availability
#WorldWaterDay
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Power in Kenya's Food System | The Blind Spot - Launch Event xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1kvKpmdlE…