Gregory Akall

Climate Change Professional ISenior Researcher IClimate Action & Resilience I Indigenous Peoples

[Kenya in Canada 🇰🇪🇨🇦 @KenyaInCanada]

Le Haut-Commissariat de la République du Kenya à Ottawa a le plaisir d’annoncer que le Chef de Mission adjoint, S.E. l’Ambassadeur Geoffrey E. Kaituko, CBS, a assumé les fonctions de Chargé d’Affaires par intérim à la suite du départ de S.E. l’Ambassadrice Carolyne Kamende Daudi.
L’Ambassadeur Kaituko apporte à cette fonction une vaste expérience dans la fonction publique, la diplomatie et le leadership. Il a occupé plusieurs hautes fonctions au sein du Gouvernement du Kenya, notamment celle de Secrétaire principal (Principal Secretary), avant d’être nommé Chef de Mission adjoint au Haut-Commissariat du Kenya à Ottawa, où il sert depuis neuf mois.
Le Haut-Commissariat du Kenya à Ottawa se réjouit de poursuivre son étroite collaboration avec le Gouvernement du Canada, le corps diplomatique, la diaspora kenyane ainsi que l’ensemble de ses partenaires sous la direction de l’Ambassadeur Kaituko en sa qualité de Chargé d’Affaires par intérim.

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

6⃣ months into 2026, Southern & Eastern Africa is facing overlapping crises from Ebola to climate shocks.

Nearly 57 million people need assistance.

Humanitarians are doing all they can but the response is only 25% funded.

More support is needed.⤵️

https://t.co/Sz393uAtHB

[Gregory Akall @Loyapan]

@CSUAfricaCenter Thank you to everyone who showed up, asked the hard questions and stood in solidarity with communities too often left out of the global sustainability conversation.

[The Africa Center @CSUAfricaCenter]

Hello everyone! Join is for this exciting talk on "Turkana Pastoralists at a Crossroads" in Johnson Hall (Montreal) Room 108 at 4pm MST.
The event is virtual with an in person screening. You can also join via Zoom (ID 963 0519 9503)
The event is free and open to the public.

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

Cash assistance ensured access to food, shelter and other essentials to communities that were affected by the long rains in #Kenya in 2024.

Thank you @UNCERF for the timely contribution that enabled @UnKenya humanitarians to provide much-needed life-saving assistance!

[DCI KENYA @DCI_Kenya]

ARREST OF A SERIAL FRAUDSTER

Detectives drawn from DCI Kilimani have arrested Meshack Kipleting Tarbei - a serial fraudster and Director of Motorshop E.A Ltd who has been hiding for over a year after fleecing unsuspecting members of the public their hard-earned money.

Kipleting, whose office was located at Marsabit Plaza along Ngong road closed shop and went into hiding with nine victims having reported his unlawful acts at Kilimani police station.

Upon receipt of the complaints, detectives sprang into action in search of the villain who was smoked out of his hide out at King Serenity Estate in Rongai where he was escorted to DCI Kilimani offices for processing pending arraignment.

Kilimani detectives believe more complainants may have made their reports on the suspect at different police stations across the Capital, and are hence consolidating the reports to ensure justice to all victims.

[Gregory Akall @Loyapan]

Journey to Kenya, and the cradle of man https://t.co/TwzUKM2n3e via @ft

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

On #UNDay, we share how we, at the OCHA Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa (ROSEA), work with partners to support people in need in 25 countries across the region.

Watch how ⬇️📽️

[IOM Kenya @IOMKenya]

🌱 Improved & drought-resistant seeds
💧Irrigation of smart farms through solar-powered boreholes
🪨 Alternative livelihoods such as briquette production from invasive species.

IOM is working on enhancing climate resilience in communities in Kenya 🇰🇪
@rghelani

[Reena Ghelani @rghelani]

Thank you Dr. Erus and @UNHCR_Kenya for the warm welcome to Kakuma. I'm excited to see climate adaptation projects in this arid part of Kenya.
We met Sabrina, a South Sudanese refugee who lost everything in the El Niño floods and received support from the UN to rebuild her life.

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

In Eastern Africa, despite operating in some of the most challenging environments in the world, humanitarian workers are determined to #ActForHumanity.

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, here’s what you need to know ⬇In Eastern Africa, despite operating in some of the most challenging environments in the world, humanitarian workers are determined to #ActForHumanity.

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, here’s what you need to know ⬇In Eastern Africa, despite operating in some of the most challenging environments in the world, humanitarian workers are determined to #ActForHumanity.

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, here’s what you need to know ⬇In Eastern Africa, despite operating in some of the most challenging environments in the world, humanitarian workers are determined to #ActForHumanity.

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, here’s what you need to know ⬇️

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand in solidarity with our fellow humanitarians & victims of conflicts & other situations of violence.

❗️We call on those in power to act now to ensure protection of civilians, including humanitarians, in conflict zones. #ActForHumanity

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

Marylyn is a volunteer with the Redcross, in Busia #Kenya.

During the recent floods, she helped rescue the affected people, especially the vulnerable, including children and the elderly.

In emergencies, the @KenyaRedCross is the first responder on the ground.

#ActForHumanity

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

“I received 5,000 shillings ($40) which I used to pay for school fees & start the business of selling vegetables to get by,”

Dorothy & her children have been displaced many times due to floods in #Kisumu.

The cash transfer from @UNCERF empowered her to meet the immediate needs.

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

Communities are always ready to help.

Here they are helping our team currently assessing the floods response by humanitarian partners earlier this year in #Kenya & the needs of those who are still displaced after evacuations.

[Joyce Msuya @JoyceMsuya]

🎉𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬!

@UNOCHA ranked among the top 4️⃣ best-performing organizations on #2024Index for aid transparency.

Thank you to our colleagues & humanitarian partners for your tireless commitment to transparency 👏🏾 https://t.co/eF7MEnFXci

Together, we #InvestInHumanity

[Gregory Akall @Loyapan]

https://t.co/fVkiTfWG5j

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

"The people of #Sudan have run out of time", warns @EdemWosornu.

"The world cannot watch as the people of Sudan go through utter devastation."

Every day conflict continues, humanitarian needs rise.

Full statement 📹⤵️

[OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa @UNOCHA_ROSEA]

Heavy rains and floods in #Kenya have

🔴displaced hundreds of thousands
🔴affected all 47 counties
🔴damaged homes, schools and croplands

Humanitarians are supporting the Government-led response to scale up relief efforts.

Read More: https://t.co/4GuqH2qpce

[Reena Ghelani @rghelani]

It is now the second time Kenya is affected by floods in less than a year.

We need emergency assistance like the one provided by @KenyaRedCross in support of Government efforts.

But we also need longer term solutions to the climate crisis.