Baba Africa

Political Scientist and Public Administration, Youth and Child Rights Advocacy Expert

[Turnup Jigawa @turnupjigawa]

Democracy works best when citizens are informed, engaged, and unafraid to demand accountability.

As we mark OGP Week, we reaffirm our belief that transparency, participation, and open governance are essential for the future we want to build.

[Baba Africa @ben_omillo]

@kayglory10 @Njoroge_Dennis2 Amen

[Baba Africa @ben_omillo]

@KoinangeJeff I like Hin. Natembeyas passion. Being that he was in the most corrupt sector (National Security) what plans does he have to deal with corruption if elected? Orio muno.

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

📑Research Paper: The Importance and Value of Preventing Acute Malnutrition (Wasting) Among Children

The IGAD Centre of Excellence in Nutrition (ICEN), in collaboration with research partners, has demonstrated the importance and value of preventing acute malnutrition (wasting) among children.

While treatment of wasting among under 5-year-olds is essential for reducing mortality, promoting survival, and supporting weight recovery, the study indicates that such recovery may carry potential long-term health costs.

ICEN is currently implementing a multisectoral programme aimed at preventing childhood wasting in the #Mandera Cluster, where it is contributing to strengthened cross-border learning and enhanced coordination among the participating countries.

Technical Brief: https://t.co/Z48clQMJiU
Full Paper: https://t.co/aGyiPSGuao

@Irish_Aid @Concern

[Baba Africa @ben_omillo]

@edwinsifuna Sad!

[Baba Africa @ben_omillo]

@citizentvkenya Great discussion Comrade Winnie. Tuseme the President offers you to be the running mate, utakubali?

[Isaac Ssemakadde @IsaacSsemakadde]

UPDATE: The unexplained home invasion, arrest & detention of @SarahBireete—ED @ccgea1 & pres @eacsof—has the hallmarks of a counter-intelligence project aimed at interfering with the civil society’s election observation mission she heads, with the intended effect of intimidation.

[The Eastern Africa Child Rights Network @EacrnRegional]

We are pleased to share that we have been granted Observer Status by @acerwc.

This milestone strengthens our regional engagement, amplifies children's and CSOs' voices, and enhances advocacy for the effective implementation of the African Children's Charter.

[The Eastern Africa Child Rights Network @EacrnRegional]

This week, we joined the 2nd East African Youth Conference on SRHR in Kampala, Uganda🇺🇬, hosted by @EAYNOfficial . The convening united youth leaders, CSOs, partners & policymakers to tackle barriers to SRHR across the EAC.

Key focus:
• Fast-tracking the EAC SRHR Bill

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

📍Ahead of the Global Refugee Forum progress review, IGAD Member States and partners last week assessed the implementation of the Kampala Declaration on jobs, livelihoods, and self-reliance for refugees, returnees, and host communities.

Under the Kampala Declaration framework, IGAD co-convenes the Global Pledge on Economic Inclusion and Social Protection with the @RefugeeSRI, alongside @Refugees, Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, Denmark, the @ilo, and the Poverty Alleviation Network.

🔗Read More: https://t.co/kXhOzgR7qB

[The Eastern Africa Child Rights Network @EacrnRegional]

📢 The Eastern Africa Child Rights Network (EACRN) will convene its 11th Annual Partners Reflection and Learning Meeting this November 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 under the theme: Enhancing CSO Partnerships in Promoting Child Rights amid the Global Funding Crisis.

[Kennedy Odhiambo @jkoonyango]

@EacrnRegional @COMESA_GPS @COMESA_HQ @IGADsecretariat @cvtrwanda @Umwanakuisonga @ucrnn @ben_omillo Can I get an opportunity to talk about access to finance in the dwindling donor funding environment?

[The Eastern Africa Child Rights Network @EacrnRegional]

🤝 The 11th #EACRN Annual Partners Reflection & Learning Event brings together child rights coalitions from Eastern Africa to share progress, lessons & strategies for advancing children’s rights amid the global funding crisis.

📅 10–12 Nov 2025
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

[The Eastern Africa Child Rights Network @EacrnRegional]

📅 Today we hosted the 11th #EACRN Annual Partners Reflection & Learning Event 2025 in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 under the theme: “Enhancing CSO Partnerships in Promoting Child Rights amid the Global Funding Crisis.”
Together, we strengthen child rights in Eastern Africa & beyond! ✊🏾👧🏽👦🏿

[GKL CBO @GKL_CBO]

“Knowledge + Safety + Respect = A future free from GBV and HIV.”Let us unite to champion testing, treatment, safety, dignity, and digital protection for all women and girls. Ending GBV is key to ending AIDS. #WorldAIDSDay #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndAIDSby2030

[Dr. Oburu Oginga _Odinga @DrOburu_O]

Congratulations to our ODM candidates Moses Omondi (Ugunja),Boyd Were (Kasipul) and Harrison Kombe (Magarini) for your great and well-deserved by-election victories. Your wins is a show to the trust and confidence the people have placed in your leadership and @TheODMparty

[The Eastern Africa Child Rights Network @EacrnRegional]

Following Kenya’s submission of its 4th Periodic Report to the @acerwc, we have convened a CSO workshop at the Maa Hotel, Nairobi, bringing together organizations from across Kenya to review the State Report and develop a CSO Complementary Report.

#ChildRights #Kenya

[SEATINIUGANDA @SEATINIUGANDA]

🎉 Thrilled to announce!

SEATINI Uganda will join other regional actors for the East African Civil Society Summit 2025

📅29 Sept – 1 Oct 2025

Stay tuned for details on our side session – it's a can't-miss event!
📌Register now: https://t.co/I6jB81qavo
@CSOHUBAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @ICS_Centre @Afri_CSOLeaders @OxfamIFIs @OGR_EN @CSOonline @eacmediacentre @ealawsociety @LawyersofAfrica @EU_Commission @eacsof

[IGAD Health & Social Development Division @IGADHealthS]

📍Aligning National Actions to the IGAD Child Policy Framework in Kenya 🇰🇪

🗓️8-9 September, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya

Experts in Child Rights and Protection from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Government of Kenya, alongside partners @UNHCR_Kenya @IOMKenya @WorldVisionKE and Civil Society players, are convening to deliberate and develop a National Action Plan (NAP) pertaining to the #IGADChildPolicy Framework.

The process will involve conducting assessment and stakeholder consultations to align national actions with regional goals, thereby supporting the implementation of the Policy at the national level.

Representing the Director Health and Social Development, Dr. Harriet Nabukwasi, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Expert @IGADHealthS remarked that the NAP was vital to align national priorities with regional and global commitments, while enabling monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making.

[Save the Children Kenya & Madagascar @SaveChildren_KE]

The National Workshop on the Development of a National Action Plan (NAP) for the #IGADChildPolicy Framework has officially begun today in Nairobi, Kenya, and will run for two days. Convened by the @IGADsecretariat, with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through Save the Children, the workshop brings together key government ministries, departments, agencies, civil society organizations, private sector actors, and international partners committed to advancing children’s rights and well-being.
The workshop marks a key step in turning the #IGADChildPolicy Framework commitments into concrete strategies for Kenya. Over two days, participants will define roles and responsibilities, identify resources, and set clear indicators to guide implementation. The outcome will be a National Action Plan aligned with IGAD’s regional framework, strengthening coordination and fostering a cohesive approach to #ChildProtection
@MOH_Kenya @ChildServicesKE @SwissDevCoop @SC_RMCP @IGADHealthS