Horn of Africa Communications for Development

Transforming Communication for Sustainable Development in the Horn of Africa

[The Standard Digital @StandardKenya]

Sixty-three years ago, as Kenyans raised the national flag for the first time, the people of Wajir, Garissa, and Mandera were not celebrating the dawn of opportunity. They were handed a different document titled African Socialism and Its Application to Planning in Kenya, codified what colonial cartography had begun - a policy of deliberate, structural segregation in development.

The architects of independence argued for a pragmatic allocation of resources, prioritising regions with “high potential” for agriculture and industry. In practice, this meant the fertile highlands of Central, Rift Valley, and Nyanza would receive hospitals, tarmac roads, and schools, while the arid Northern Frontier District (NFD), now the counties of Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Isiolo - were left to the mercy of camels and dust.

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[Horn of Africa Communications for Development @Hacodev]

Today, we hosted a delegation from @ForumCivESA at our office in Garissa. The delegation was on a monitoring visit concerning the ongoing Our Rights Our Future ( OROF) Capacity Building Programme. The Programme aims to strengthen youth-led and youth-focused Civil Society Organizations.

[Horn of Africa Communications for Development @Hacodev]

@Hacodev, represented by the Director of Programs, Abduqafar Hassan, had the privilege of being a panelist on Women and Youth in Livestock Innovation at the Africa Livestock Resilience Program(ALRP) Regional Workshop in Nairobi. The Workshop initiated by the @isdb_group took place from the 9-12th February 2026.

This initiative aims at promoting sustainable and climate-resilient livestock value chains that enhance climate adaptation, strengthen food security and contribute to socio-economic development and poverty reduction. The Workshop sought to strengthen the design and implementation of ALRP country projects through a country-led, co-creative approach.

Hassan underscored the need to actively engage the youth in the sustainable development of the Livestock Sector to realise its full potential considering Africa is home to 85% of the world's livestock keepers but contributes to less than 3% of the global milk and meat output.

@Hacodev would like to thank the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), @IOFS_Official, the @ILRI and the @UNDP for organizing such an inclusive workshop that captured input from key stakeholders, including the governments, private sector, development partners, women, and the youth.

[Horn of Africa Communications for Development @Hacodev]

On his part, the Principal Secretary Hon. @Eng_F_Ngeno issued a commitment that the reviewed policy will be inclusive and implementable.

[Horn of Africa Communications for Development @Hacodev]

Earlier this week, we were privileged to attend the National Environment Policy (2013) Review Stakeholders’ Forum. In her keynote address, CS Hon. Dr. @DeboraBarasa underscored the need for the updated policy to be easily implementable and beneficial to local communities.

[Barham Salih @BarhamSalih]

I saw how refugees have access to healthcare, education, and play an active part in society benefiting the whole community.

This is how we move from aid dependency to self-reliance.

Kenya is doing its part. It needs greater international support.

[Horn of Africa Communications for Development @Hacodev]

@Hacodev- represented by Abduqafar Hassan and Ibrahim Ahmed- made a courtesy call to @DanielGiti,the Chief Executive Officer of @NCIC_Kenya. The discussions centred around the skilling of youth for peace and communications as an enabler of peace in Northern Kenya.

[Dr. Daniel Mutegi Giti, Ph.D. @DanielGiti]

I hosted representatives from @Hacodev earlier on today led by the Programs Lead, Mr. Abduqafar Hassan. The discussions included the skilling of youth for peace and communications as an enabler of peace in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL).

#YouthForPeace #CommunicationsforPeace

[NCIC Kenya @NCIC_Kenya]

The NCIC CEO @DanielGiti hosted representatives from @Hacodev led by the Programs Lead, Mr. Abduqafar Hassan. The discussions revolved around the skilling of youth for peace and communications as an enabler of peace in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL).

[UN Kenya @UnKenya]

Scarcity of natural resources heightens risks of domestic violence, coerced transactional sex & other forms of GBV.
In Kenya, communities facing climate shocks & resource pressure are especially vulnerable.
@UNEP is addressing nature loss while advancing gender equality.
#16Days

[Kenya Law @MyKenyaLaw]

The partnership review meeting between Kenya Law and ForumCiv, led by Kenya Law’s Editor/CEO (Ag.) Ms. Janet Munywoki, offered valuable reflections on our current MoU, strengthened collaboration, and fresh momentum for the journey ahead.

[UNICEF Somalia @unicefsomalia]

#Burtinle Hospital is redefining community-centered care in #Somalia.

Using climate-smart features and local design, it now delivers quality, dignified health services to over 80,000 people every year.

Supported by @BMZ_Bund through @KfW_FZ_int. @GermanyinSOM @mohplso

[ICEPCVE @IGAD_CEPCVE]

The Centre was honored to participate in the Roles-ILA Research Seminar, where we presented our paper on “Youth Engagement in the IGAD Region: Good Practices and Lessons Learned in Countering Radicalization into Violent Extremism through Strategic Communication.” Aligning with the seminar’s overarching theme of Conflict Resolution in Eastern Africa, the presentation highlighted how strategic communication combined with dialogue-based approaches can address grievances, counter violent extremist narratives, and strengthen community-level conflict resolution efforts.
We look forward to the next steps, including the publication of this important work. #Youth4PCVE #Research4PCVE #ConflictResolution

[UNICEF Somalia @unicefsomalia]

It’s #WorldChildrensDay!

Across #Somalia, millions of children are realizing their rights to go to school, to be safe, to play, and to be heard.

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

#GenderEquality & climate change are interconnected. As we seek to drive solutions to the climate crisis, we must endeavor to have inclusive engagements that offer opportunities for women to contribute to plans, funding decisions &leadership. A word from @Mehjabeen_a at #COP30

[United Nations Information Service in Nairobi @UNISNairobi]

What are Africa's priorities at #COP30 in🇧🇷 Belém, Brazil?

#COP30 is the 🌍world's biggest Climate Summit.

The Chair of the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change, Dr. Richard Muyungi shares here 📽️👇 Africa's priorities @ #COP30.

@_AfricanUnion
#UN80inKenya

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

From being counted as a refugee in Dadaab to counting others in Kenya’s first national budget survey to include refugees.

Fathi Noor is helping ensure refugees are included in the data that guides access to services thanks to @KNBStats, @WorldBankKenya and @jointdatacenter.

[DIALOGUE254 @ODAKenya]

Today, ODA hosted a team from @SID_INT Nairobi Office, led by Passy Amayo

We discussed areas of possible collaboration between the two organizations especially in our focus region-the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands ( ASAL).

Passy was accompanied by Duncan Koome & Emily Karanja.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

From coding clubs to classrooms, education and mentorship opportunities are unlocking futures in Kakuma.

Refugee girls are turning barriers into bridges and proving they can thrive far beyond the camp, including at university. ✨

Read more 🔗👇🏾

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[Dr. RMwebaza @RoseMwebaza]

African leaders officially adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration on accelerating global climate solutions @ACS2ET

The Summit will now be convened every three  years with follow-up actions by the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) and AMCEN under the guidance of CAHOSCC, with the support of the AU Commission and the ACS Secretariat.