Elly John

Public Administration & Leadership Expert | Climate Change Advocate | Empowering Youth & Women for Sustainable Solutions

[Elly John @EllyMasese]

I'm humbled 🙏
@SimbaSC_EN @OfisiRais

[Discover JKUAT @DiscoverJKUAT]

We celebrate John Elly @EllyMasese all the way from Zanzibar Graduating with Bsc. Public Administration and Leadership.
Your role in the International Community leadership as the International Students Leader at @JKUATALISO was indispensable. All the Best #JKUAT38thGrad ^KE

[Elly John @EllyMasese]

@RicohOmmy No wonder they are dubbed missions.

[Elly John @EllyMasese]

@RicohOmmy @DrBKhalwale Play fair be positive 😌

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

UNDERWAY: Official Opening Ceremony of the Launch of the IGAD Leadership Academy Alumni Network in Nairobi

The IGAD Leadership Academy Alumni Conference in Nairobi is now honoured by the arrival of H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya, and H.E. @DrWorkneh, IGAD Executive Secretary.

Their presence underscores a shared belief in youth leadership as a strategic force for Africa’s growth, stability, and regional integration. As alumni from across the IGAD region gather to launch the @IGADLeadership Alumni Network, this moment reflects strong leadership commitment to nurturing the next generation shaping the region’s future.

@4thPresidentKE
@JapanGov
@IGADLeadership
#YouthLeadership #AfricaFuture #RegionalIntegration
#RisingWithIGAD

[IGAD Gender @IGADgender]

📢 Call for Submissions

We’re excited to announce the Call for Submissions for the @IGADsecretariat Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Evidence Hub.

Women and youth are leading powerful peace efforts across our communities. This is an opportunity to share your story, your research, or your multimedia evidence showing how peace is being nurtured and sustained on the ground.

Whether you're a peacebuilder, organizer, researcher, journalist, or storyteller, your contribution matters in shaping how our region understands and supports peace.

Deadline: 12 November 2025
Submit here: 👉 https://t.co/xdoMYSyyMh
Please share widely within your networks. 🌿✨

#IGADWPSHub

[Ademba Allans @Ademba_47]

Kuna shugli inahitaji mbogi hapa.

[Elly John @EllyMasese]

@tanpol stop hiding the evidence @SuluhuSamia isn'ta leaderis a dealer who doesn't believe ideals of democracy and good governance @MsigwaGerson @_AfricanUnion @UNHumanRights @amnesty @ChademaTZ2 @ccm_tanzania

[Azmina @Azmina962]

Look what happened in #Tanzania

https://t.co/dtEOfflyIi

[Nelson Havi SC @NelsonHavi]

If no one is to blame, everyone must be blamed. It is our duty to demand justice for the People of Tanzania. Remember, all liberation movements South of the Equator were headquartered in Tanzania.

[Mwangi @MwangiMaina_]

When a newsroom can’t even say how their colleague died, it reflects a climate of intimidation, fear, and state pressure.

The sports journalist was reportedly shot in the stomach by Tanzanian police, according to local reports.

[#NIPENI_MAUA_YANGU💐 @Roma_Mkatoliki]

BARACK ‼️

[nyorude @nyorude]

Greetings Folks,

What you are seeing hereing is MLOLONGO SYSTEM OF "SELECTOCRACY" at play during the 1988 General Elections of 1988.

In the picture is none other that the then incumbent Othaya Constituency MP Emilio M. Kibaki standing in front of his queue during the 1988 mlolongo elections.

While many critiqued and criticised mlolongo, KANU called it "open air democracy". Kibakis seems happy his line was the longest, but that was not how winners were decided. It is at these elections that Kibaki questioned the rationale of a shorter queue winning making the all famous statement that "..even rigging requires some commonsense".

The men behind Kibaki with a cap is the late Gadson Gitonga. The other guy smiling behind the lady is the late Munene Kairu, a confidant of Kibaki and later former MP Kieni constituency.

[SokoAnalyst @SokoAnalyst]

ARGWINGS KODHEK; THE MAN THEY CALLED “MISTER INTEGRITY”.

There are men who live quietly, and then there are those whose lives roar even long after they’re gone. Argwings Kodhek was one of the latter, a man whose courage, intellect, and integrity made him both a hero and a threat in equal measure. His story is one of brilliance, defiance, and a tragic mystery that still hangs heavy over Kenya’s history.

Born in 1923 in Gem, Siaya County, Clement Michael George Argwings Kodhek came from humble beginnings, yet his vision stretched beyond the horizons of colonial Kenya. At a time when education for Africans was a privilege for the few, he broke every barrier, travelling to the United Kingdom to study law at Cardiff and later at Lincoln’s Inn in London. When he qualified as a barrister, he became one of the first black African lawyers in East and Central Africa, a monumental feat in an era when the colonial system had no space for African legal minds.

When Kodhek returned to Kenya in the early 1950s, he didn’t seek comfort or government favor,he chose resistance. He opened a private law practice in Nairobi, becoming the first African lawyer to defend Mau Mau freedom fighters in court. In a justice system designed to convict Africans rather than defend them, Kodhek stood tall, eloquent, and unafraid. He represented those the colonial government had branded terrorists, often without pay, because he believed that justice must never be a privilege of race or class. His defiance made him a marked man. The colonial authorities harassed him relentlessly, his phone was tapped, his office raided, and his every move watched. But he refused to bow.

In politics, Argwings Kodhek’s voice was sharp and unbending. He joined the growing nationalist movement alongside Jomo Kenyatta, Oginga Odinga, and Tom Mboya. Though initially unsuccessful in his early political bids, the dawn of independence opened new doors. In 1963, he was elected the Member of Parliament for Gem, where he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most principled voices in government. His integrity was so unshakable that even his political rivals respected him. That’s how the name “Mister Integrity” was born.

In government, Kodhek served as Assistant Minister and later as Minister for Foreign Affairs. But unlike many politicians who traded principles for power, he spoke truth even to his own government. He detested corruption and tribalism, and he believed in the unity of Kenya beyond ethnic boundaries. Yet, this independence of mind also made him a lonely man in a system that preferred loyalty over honesty. He was known to walk alone, both figuratively and literally, in the corridors of power.

Then came the tragedy that changed everything. On the night of January 29, 1969, Kodhek was driving along Nairobi’s Hurlingham area when his car mysteriously veered off the road and crashed. He died on the spot. The road was later renamed Argwings Kodhek Road, but the questions surrounding his death have never faded. Was it truly an accident, or was it an assassination? Many believed it was foul play, a silencing of yet another bold, independent Luo leader in a political climate growing increasingly hostile to dissent. Just months later, Tom Mboya would be assassinated, deepening the nation’s wounds and suspicions.

Argwings Kodhek’s death robbed Kenya of one of its most honest voices. He never amassed wealth, never built empires, and never bowed to power. Instead, he lived by his principles, justice, equality, and integrity. In a country where moral courage is often in short supply, his story remains a mirror reflecting what true leadership should look like.

Today, the road that bears his name cuts through Nairobi’s heart, yet few who drive on it truly know who he was,a man who dared to be different in a corrupt system, who chose truth over comfort, and who died with his integrity intact.

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#Tanzania: We are alarmed by the deaths & injuries in the ongoing election-related protests, as the security forces used firearms and teargas to disperse protesters.

We call on the security forces to refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force, including lethal weapons, against protesters, & to make every effort to deescalate tensions. Protesters should demonstrate peacefully.

https://t.co/SLmsdnGTT9

[Elly John @EllyMasese]

Indeed, it was a privilege to be part of the remarkable 3rd cohort and to benefit from such an insightful initiative enriched with diverse experiences and meaningful cultural exchange.

[IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) @IGADLeadership]

Exciting milestone!
The @IGADLeadership has now trained its first three cohorts, bringing together 80 young leaders from across the IGAD region to drive good governance, integration, and development.
Recalling the words of IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh to participants at the opening of the first cohort's training, “This is not just a training. It is a call to lead”. #LeadershipMatters #Youth4Leadership #IGADLeadership @JapaninKenya

Catch the full story here👇🏾 on our website:

https://t.co/7CUN6QLET4

[Elly John @EllyMasese]

@RicohOmmy @TheIEK We are mourning brother take a bow

[IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) @IGADLeadership]

Day One Highlights📷

Catch the best moments from Day 1 of the @IGADLeadership training in Mombasa, Kenya.

Watch the video in the link below:

https://t.co/iWPPEhELeR

#LeadershipMatters #Youth4Leadership #IGADLeadership

[IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) @IGADLeadership]

The @IGADLeadership has rolled out the Leadership Development Training for its third cohort, expanding a growing network of young leaders eager to drive transformation across the IGAD region.
IGAD Director of Finance and Administration Josephat Onyari officially opened the training on behalf of Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh. He challenged the participants to use the opportunity provided by the Academy to learn, sharpen their skills, and strengthen their belief in the continent’s great potential.
Director Onyari also expressed gratitude to ILA partners, including the @KSGKenya and the Government of @japan for their steadfast support and continued collaboration.
Over the next few days, participants drawn from IGAD Member States will take part in interactive sessions designed to enhance their leadership competencies. @JapaninKenya
#LeadershipMatters #Youth4Leadership #IGADLeadership

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

Right now in Geneva, countries are back at the negotiating table to finalize a global #PlasticsTreaty.

10 critical days of negotiations to shape our future – let’s make them count.

[Micky Jnr @MickyJnr__]

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Mohammed Bajaber joins Simba SC on a two-year deal! ✍️🦁

The talented midfielder/winger has signed his contract and is now officially a Simba player.

As a result, he will not be eligible to feature in the upcoming CHAN tournament.

Thoughts on this signing, Simba fans? 💭

#Transfers
#AfricanFootball
#NguvuMoja 🦁

[Here we go! @DaviesKinanga]

📍Sajorec Botanical Garden, Juja

👉https://t.co/q1BUDD6I4w

[GUSTAVO @Gustavo__254]

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