Akinyi R. Walender

Africa Director @PracticalAction. GMAP18 @Tufts University Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy.

[Akinyi R. Walender @AWalender]

It was an absolute honor to speak on the Advancing Gender Equity in Africa: Leveraging the Private Sector to Navigate Challenges and Drive Meaningful Change at the @africasoftpower Summit 2024, sharing #practicalactions to advance #genderequity
#ASPSummit24 #africasoftpower

[Akinyi R. Walender @AWalender]

Collaboration between governments and the private sector is essential for scaling Agri-Insurance with climate-smart agriculture. Let’s advocate for women’s empowerment in agriculture _when women thrive, communities flourish!
#WomenInAgriculture #GROWforGood #PracticalAction

[Akinyi R. Walender @AWalender]

Last Friday, I was honoured to attend the GROW Roundtable hosted by @FarmAfric, where we united women leaders to enhance resilience and climate-smart farming in East Africa. As a panellist, I highlighted @PracticalAction 's commitment to supporting women farmers.

[Akinyi R. Walender @AWalender]

Agri-Insurance, such as Kenya’s Livestock Insurance Program, provides vital safety nets through satellite data for quick payouts. To ensure these innovations benefit women, we must address gender dynamics.

[Akinyi R. Walender @AWalender]

Excited to announce our new partnership for climate justice! @PracticalAction has signed an MoU with @PACJA1 to empower local communities and drive sustainable solutions across Africa. #ClimateJustice #SustainableDevelopment #Partnership #PracticalAction #PACJA #Africa

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

I believe it is possible to #endAIDS as a public health threat by 2030 - but only if ground-breaking HIV medicines are accessible to ALL who need them, if we keep #HumanRights at the centre of our responses, and if we urgently restructure the choking debt of developing countries so that they can invest in health, education & social protection.

Pleased to share my latest interview, with @el_pais @Planeta_Futuro
https://t.co/a3F8FUwA6w

[Akinyi R. Walender @AWalender]

🌍Celebrating 10 years of impactful projects by Practical Action in West Africa! From flood prevention to renewable energy, we're building resilient, self-sufficient communities. The journey continues! 💪✨
#WestAfricaPA10yearscelebration #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment

[Pauline Njoroge @paulinenjoroge]

I am strongly convinced that when it comes to Kenyans who have been nominated for regional and international positions, our support for them should not be based on their political affiliations. Out there, no one cares if they are Jubilee, UDA, ODM, Wiper, PNU etc. People refer to them as KENYA’s candidates.

We must therefore always remember that politics stops at the water's edge, and when we are out there we share the FLAG.

I am proudly team Kenya, therefore proudly team Raila Odinga!

[Akinyi R. Walender @AWalender]

I am honored to join leaders from government, private sector, civil society, and local communities to explore market opportunities, address challenges, and develop actionable strategies at the Africa Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Carbon Markets at @_AfricanUnion in Addis Ababa.

[Dereje Duguma MD MPH @dereje_dugumaMD]

#NewProfilePic

[gathara @gathara]

PS.
On the colonial invention of tribes, traditions and customs in Africa, see more here:
https://t.co/IZsofWK6Yn
and here:
https://t.co/ZYPys3TdDQ

[George Njoroge @georgenjoroge_]

Remember this?....They did not see it coming...

[Yussuf Omar Dakane @omar_dakane]

This should be trending 💔💔

[Hon.Gathoni Wamuchomba, HSC, MP @hon_wamuchomba]

After the conclusion of 2022 General Elections Baba and his Azimio brigades went to the streets on demands for inclusion in Government ; “they” conceded . A national dialogue committee NADCO was formed and held the national dialogue sessions live on camera where Kenyans presented their opinions and suggestions .

Baba backed down; relaxed and waited , it’s now over a year; the report was neither Debated nor adopted in parliament ,it’s gathering dust in the shelves .( no wonder we are yet to constitute IEBC)

Then came Gen Zs in the struggle they aroused a national economic concern amidst protests. “They” again conceded and are planning to form a new Multisectoral committee. Allow me to call it NADCO 2.
I can attest to this ;
Any committee reports which requires action of Kenyan parliament are as a dead as a dodo !
What happened to the report of Fake fertilizer? From my experience I can conclusively say that
Parliament is heavily patronized, desecrated , defiled and lost credibility of majority of Kenyans.What do expect from a parliament which sneaks an agenda without going through the House business committee as per the standing order?

Multisectoral committee will be another theatric to buy time and scatter the already compounding voice of the disappointed youth of Kenya . It’s my opinion that this will be another round of pounding water in a pot . No matter what energy is inputted, no Ugali can come out of it .

To the Gen Zs , this is your constitutional moment , those of us before you do agree ,we were deceived, subdued and lost it ;a reason why Systems aren’t functioning right now in your favour, no wonder you are up and about greeting us in your absurd styles. My advice is ,Seize it and press for change .We are looking up to you from a far .

#Mothercares
# mamacares

[Restoring Your Faith in Humanity @HumanityChad]

Let’s make her famous, she deserves that 🥹❤️

[Cornelius K. Ronoh @itskipronoh]

There's this Gen Z who did not participate in protests because she was busy conducting investigations, and she discovers that Ruto's companies have been receiving tenders from the government. #RutoMustGo

[James Wakiaga @wakiaga]

Through @timbuktooafrica, we are co-creating an enabling environment for youth startups, propelling Africa into a hub for innovation and tech. We're excited to further our partnerships with @MoTS_Zambia and private sector.

[Africa Soft Power @africasoftpower]

We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for helping to make #ASPSummit24 a success.

We couldn't have done it without you.

Thank you for going above and beyond!

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