Gilbert Onderi

[Musalia W Mudavadi @MusaliaMudavadi]

The full potential of Africa cannot be realised without the full participation of its women. Empowering women to lead in peacebuilding, mediation and decision-making is essential to building more stable, inclusive and prosperous societies.

My discussions with Amb. Liberata Mulamula, the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, focused on advancing women's leadership in conflict prevention, peace processes and post-conflict recovery, while reinforcing Kenya's commitment to a more effective, accountable and financially sustainable African Union.

Amb. Mulamula congratulated Kenya on attaining Tier One status in assessed contributions to the African Union, noting that it reflects our leadership and commitment to African ownership. She encouraged Kenya to continue championing sustainable financing for the Union's institutions and peace initiatives.

As Kenya's influence grows, so does our ability to help shape a more peaceful and stable Africa, creating greater opportunities for investment, trade and shared prosperity for our people.

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

Delivered a lecture at Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on “Reforming the International Financial Architecture and the Future of Development Cooperation.” Echoing President William Ruto’s remarks at the Africa Forward Summit, I challenged outdated narratives that continue to define Africa through the lens of need rather than potential. Africa, is not waiting to be rescued, it is a continent rich in ideas, resources and opportunity, ready to partner with countries that recognise its strategic value and invest in its future. @ForeignOfficeKE

[Gilbert Onderi @gilbert_onderi]

@Lecilantoi @AokoOtieno_ @edwinsifuna @amerix
These will be the consequences

[Gilbert Onderi @gilbert_onderi]

@BenjiNdolo @AokoOtieno_ @chepkorirmercy1 @amerix
Take note

[Musalia W Mudavadi @MusaliaMudavadi]

Africa's voice in global institutions must reflect its place in the world. Home to nearly one-fifth of humanity, our continent deserves fair representation in the international system and a stronger role in shaping global decisions.

I made these remarks during the meeting of the Ministerial Committee on African Candidatures within the International System in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, chaired by H.E. Dr. Phenyo Butale, Botswana's Minister of International Relations.

I emphasised that Africa must continue presenting its most qualified and capable candidates, leaders who will serve with distinction while championing the continent's interests, aspirations and perspectives.

The growing success of African candidates in international elections demonstrates the power of unity, early coordination and collective action. Kenya commends the African Union Commission and the Committee Secretariat for strengthening this continental process, which is helping secure greater African representation and influence in global institutions for the benefit of present and future generations.

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

On a chilly Canberra morning, it was a pleasure to spend time with the dedicated team at the Kenya High Commission over a comforting cup of Kenyan masala tea. Beyond Australia, our Mission carries the important responsibility of advancing Kenya’s interests across New Zealand and seven Pacific jurisdictions; Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu. It was equally inspiring to reflect on the enduring education story that has connected Kenya and Australia for generations, with thousands of Kenyans building knowledge, skills and life changing opportunities. In 2024 alone, there were over 10000 Kenyan students studying in Australia. On the Tourism front, Kenya received 27000 Australian tourists in 2024, a number that continues to grow significantly. We purpose to strengthen the capacity of our mission in Canberra to be able to bolster our relations and to harness the potential of our diaspora in Australia. I thank Amb Wilson Kogo for his leadership. @ForeignOfficeKE @Diaspora_KE

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Hosted His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, the African Union Champion on Nutrition, at State House Nairobi..

We discussed food security in Africa and the urgent need to take measures that help bring an end to hunger and malnutrition in our continent.

Also briefed His Majesty on the deliberations on African Union reforms that are aimed at making the AU more efficient and responsive to the needs of citizens of the continent.

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

At the invitation of Hon. Jonathan Mueke , Principal Secretary of State Department for Livestock and Dr. Huyam Salih , Director General of the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) , I visited the construction site of the AU Campus by AU-IBAR in Upper Kabete. The campus will host five (5) African Union institutions currently scattered across Nairobi, a major step in cementing Kenya's role as home to the first AU's campus outside Addis Ababa . This project reaffirms Nairobi's status as a hub for Diplomatic representation and International organizations in the region. The Government of Kenya remains committed to mobilizing resources for the successful completion of the Campus.
@ForeignOfficeKE @au_ibar @jmueke

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

Kenya and the African Union have called for stronger regional cooperation and greater inclusion of women and youth to advance sustainable peace in the Great Lakes Region. The Nairobi consultations seek to strengthen conflict prevention. Read more: https://t.co/vj6q4KJChy

[Moe @moneyacademyKE]

SRC has approved higher salaries and revised allowances for civil servants.

The new pay will take effect in the August payroll.

— Grade E4: Sh312,000–Sh576,000
— Grade E3: Up to Sh400,000, plus up to Sh100,000 house allowance in Nairobi
— Grades C1–C5: Sh38,000–Sh105,000
— Grade A3: Sh20,600–Sh23,700, plus up to Sh3,000 house allowance depending on duty station

[Eric @amerix]

Raising children with discipline is not cruelty.

It is the highest form of love.

Raising children without structure leads to:

• Adults who can't tolerate discomfort or delayed gratification

• Entitlement that nobody will accommodate

• Anxiety - because a child without boundaries has no sense of safety

Hold the standard even when they resist it.

[Eric @amerix]

The blueprint is believing in yourself.

The cheat code is Discipline, Order and Consistency [DOC].

[Eric @amerix]

Every morning,

You meet men crawling from prison.

Their shirts look like they were pulled from a bottle.

Their pair of trousers are worn out,

Their faces are long and sad,

Their masculine energy is fading. They walk tired, gazing into an emptiness.

These are men stuck in houses where their wives terrorize them.

They sit in these houses because they are afraid to leave.

They built nothing that belongs to them. They own nothing. Just children who have been strategically weaponized against him.

When they retire from civil service or as teachers or as employees in Indian-owned companies, they resign themselves to fate, enduring insults and mistreatment from their domineering wives.

Their only hope is to sit at the bus terminus, betting and gambling, hoping to undo their years of financial losses.

But it gets worse, they suffer hypertension, diabetes and prostate enlargement.

They become a burden to their families, and they are abandoned in the corner of the house to nurse a chronic ailment.

Their years of sacrifice get swept away by comments from their children,

"Our father spent years drinking and entertaining hoodrats. It is our mother who took us to school."

Or their wives,

"When other men were building wealth, what were you doing? I can't continue living with you."

Yet, his productive years were spent on providing for the family without fail.

Pain and agony, as he counts his last breaths.

Then, one day, the sun will rise without him.

The main door of the house will open without his cough.

His chair at the corner will wait for his warmth, but it won't come.

His legacy gets buried deep with his regrets.

Forgotten.

In the ruins of his sunk-cost fallacy.

If you are a man reading this, start building your fallback architecture now.

Remember,

You can lie down for people to walk on you, and they will still complain that you aren't flat enough.

Your independence, in old age, is your wealth.

WAKE UP!

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

Deeply honored to join Dr. @SolomonADersso, and distinguished experts in Nairobi today for the @AmaniAfricaIPL Policy Dialogue. As we review and revitalize the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), our objective is clear: Africa does not need a new architecture, but rather stronger political leadership, enhanced preventive diplomacy, and renewed strategic agency to navigate a changing geopolitical landscape.

Under the leadership of President @williamsruto, the Champion for AU Institutional Reform, we are committed to translating this landmark APSA review into meaningful action. Ultimately, Africa's peace cannot be outsourced; it must be led, financed, owned, and sustained by Africans themselves to deliver lasting stability and prosperity across our continent. @africa_amani @ACCORD_online. @ForeignOfficeKE

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

The State Department for Foreign Affairs has launched a results-driven reform agenda. PS Dr. Korir Sing’Oei said it will boost economic diplomacy, digital transformation and accountability. Read more:https://t.co/3nSZlrpLJw

[First Doctor @FirstDoctor]

Your age brackets

1) 0–1 year → Infant
2) 1–3 years → Toddler
3) 3–5 years → Preschooler
4) 6–9 years → Child
5) 10–12 years → Pre‑teen
6) 13–17 years → Adolescent
7) 18–25 years → Young Adult
8) 26–39 years → Adult
9) 40–59 years → Middle‑Aged Adult
10) 60–64 years → Mature Adult
11) 65–74 years → Senior Adult
12) 75–84 years → Elderly
13) 85–99 years → Very Elderly
14) 100–109 years → Centenarian
15) 110+ years → Supercentenarian

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs convened Kenya’s regulatory institutions today as part of preparations for the Global Trust Summit 2026, which Kenya will host in Nairobi on 22–23 October.

Prime Cabinet Secretary H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi said trust remains the foundation of strong institutions, resilient democracies and prosperous economies, urging regulatory agencies to uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability and service delivery.

P.S Dr. Korir Sing’Oei noted that trust is increasingly shaping diplomacy, trade, investment and international cooperation, adding that the Summit provides Kenya with an opportunity to contribute to the global conversation on rebuilding public trust and strengthening governance.
Read the full story: https://t.co/3HETfaHNQG

[Gilbert Onderi @gilbert_onderi]

@Nesbitt_ke @amerix You are ignorant to have asked this kind of question!

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐆𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢
The Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, held a meeting with Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) Co-Chair Jennifer Chung and a delegation from the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Secretariat led by Chengetai Masango, alongside members of Kenya’s Local Host Committee, to review preparations for the 21st annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2026).

The meeting assessed the status of Kenya’s readiness to host the global forum, which is scheduled to take place in Nairobi from 14–18 December 2026. The event will mark a significant milestone as the first Internet Governance Forum to be convened following its establishment as a Permanent United Nations forum, placing Nairobi at the centre of global discussions on the future of internet governance.

Discussions focused on logistical, policy and stakeholder engagement preparations aimed at ensuring the successful hosting of the forum, which is expected to bring together governments, the private sector, technical communities, academia, civil society and international organizations from across the world.

The meeting was held ahead of the First IGF 2026 Open Consultations and Multistakeholder Advisory Group Meeting, scheduled for 24–26 June 2026 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, with virtual participation also available.

The meeting was also briefed on ongoing engagements with the Judiciary and planned consultations with Parliament, reflecting the growing importance of the IGF’s Parliamentary and Judiciary tracks in shaping inclusive and effective internet governance frameworks.

P.S Sing’Oei reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to working closely with the United Nations, the IGF Secretariat and all stakeholders to deliver a successful forum and to contribute meaningfully to global conversations on digital cooperation, innovation and the future of internet governance.

[Eric @amerix]

You can lie down for people to walk on you, and they will still complain that you aren't flat enough.