Gladys Kitony

Innovation| Technology| Digital Transformation
UNDP timbuktoo| Commonwealth Alumna| AkiraChix CoFounder

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[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

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[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

@PayPal and @SafaricomPLC, I am seeking urgent resolution of a transaction issue. In November 2025, a withdrawal from my PayPal account to M-Pesa failed (via mpesa app) , but the funds were deducted from my PayPal account and have never been credited to my M-Pesa account.(1/2)

[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

@PayPal @Safaricom_Care @SafaricomPLC This matter has remained unresolved for an unacceptable period. Kindly investigate and resolve it immediately. Failing that, I will consider pursuing formal legal and regulatory remedies to recover my funds.

[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

Proud to be part of delivering the EPRA Youth Summit Hackathon in Nairobi.

@UNDPKenya & @timbuktooafrica , in collaboration with EPRA, co-designed and delivered the hackathon—connecting innovation to real policy challenges.
#EPRAHackathon2026 #EnergyInnovation #SDGs #Kenya

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

⚡️ Innovation meets impact. 💪

@UNDPKenya's timbuktoo GreenTech Hub is proud to support the delivery of the #EPRAHackathon, bringing together bright minds to co-create solutions for Kenya’s energy future. 🌍💡

Through this initiative, we are fostering collaboration, unlocking digital innovation, and empowering talent to co-create solutions that advance sustainable, inclusive, and resilient energy systems.

At UNDP, we believe that innovation and partnerships are key to accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and initiatives like this demonstrate the power of collective action.

#EPRAHackathon2026 #PowerTheFuture #EnergyInnovation #SDGs #KenyaInnovation

[Sankalp Forum @SankalpForum]

Refugee-hosting regions are often seen as grant-dependent — but what if they're actually untapped agricultural markets? 🌍

At "Fields of Opportunity", we explore just that alongside
🎙️ Sheena Raikundalia, Kuza One
🎙️ Shadi Ghrawi, @Refugees
🎙️ Grace Wachori, @AspenANDE
🎙️ Andrew Agumba, @Refugees
🎙️ Quinta Onditi, @HelloTractor
🎙️ Tim Dagori Muiruri, Advantage Austria
🎙️ Gladys Kitony, @UNDPKenya

Diving into what it really takes to attract private capital into these regions and build market-led agri systems that last. Grateful for the honest, solutions-driven conversation. This is the work. 🌱

Hosted in partnership with @Refugees

#Agriculture
#ImpactInvesting
#FoodSystems
#Refugees
#PrivateCapital
#MarketSystems

📅 26th February, 2026
📍 This and more happening at the Sarit Expo Centre

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Innovators like Judy and Lavender embody the beating heart of Kenya’s startup scene.

They have the vision, the creativity, and the drive to build a better future.

Africa’s young innovators are ready. We have to back them. That’s what we do through @UNDP’s @timbuktooafrica.

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

🥁 Drumrolls...! The winners of the inaugural #HackAGreenFuture Hackathon are...

🏆 Overall winner - Makueni County: Mkulima Link - A digital farmer marketplace.
🏆 Machakos County: Recykroute - An "Uber for waste" platform.
🏆 Kajiado County: Osiligi - Combining AI, drone technology, and community action to eradicate invasive weeds.

The finalists are advancing to the next stage to pilot their climate-smart solutions!

@timbuktooafrica @konzatech

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

💪The final day of the #HackAGreenFuture Hackathon, powered by the #timbuktoo GreenTech Hub at Konza Technopolis, wrapped up with incredible energy, creativity, and county-driven problem-solving led by Guest of Honor, Konza Technopolis CEO @jpokwiri

His presence reinforced Konza’s and timbuktoo’s commitment to driving Kenya’s innovation and sustainability journey. 🌍

@konzatech @timbuktooafrica

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

At the #HackAGreenFuture Hackathon, hosted by the #timbuktoo GreenTech Hub at Konza Technopolis, 11 teams unveiled AI-powered, data-driven solutions tackling climate challenges in Machakos, Makueni & Kajiado:

🌿 Invasive weed control
♻️ Waste management
🌾 Post-harvest losses & market access

Backed by @UNDP’s timbuktoo GreenTech Hub, counties & partners, these ideas signal the start of Kenya’s GreenTech future. The journey to a sustainable Kenya begins here! 💡

@timbuktooafrica @UNDPAfrica @konzatech

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

The #HackAGreenFuture Hackathon is in full swing! We’re live at the #timbuktoo GreenTech Hub in Konza Technopolis, where 40 passionate innovators from 3 counties are teaming up to co-create AI-driven solutions for a greener, more resilient Africa.

In partnership with Konza Technopolis and YEDF, this hackathon is more than an event; it’s a movement for sustainable change.

#GreenTechHub @konzatech @tanuijohn
@timbuktooafrica @UNDPAfrica @MadelenaMonoja @JLStalon

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

We are driving Africa’s green transition through the Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator, powered by @UNDP’s #timbuktoo #GreenTech Hub and @500GlobalVC. This program supports 15 startups from across the continent tackling climate, energy, and sustainability challenges.

Over eight weeks, founders will dive into value proposition design, business modeling, impact metrics, fundraising, storytelling, and IP strategy, guided by expert-led masterclasses and one-on-one mentorship.

The journey will conclude with a Demo and Networking Week with investors, partners, and policymakers to strengthen leadership capacity, build founder networks, and create an investable pipeline of Africa-born GreenTech ventures.

Together, we are shaping Africa’s green future and unlocking the potential of sustainable innovation. 🌍✨
@timbuktooafrica @UNDP @UNDPAfrica

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

The #timbuktoo GreenTech Hub and @500GlobalVC have joined forces to launch the Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator, a Pan-African initiative empowering founders tackling climate, energy, and agriculture challenges.

15 startups from across Africa are on an 8-week journey to scale transformative solutions. 🌍

#GreenTech #InnovationForImpact
@timbuktooafrica @UNDPAfrica

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

UNDP supported a training for @KRACorporate aimed at strengthening the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in tax administration to enhance compliance, improve revenue mobilization, and promote data-driven decision-making.

The initiative is part of the joint project “Enhancing Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) Agenda for a Renewed Social Contract in Africa”, implemented by @UNDP and the Government of Kenya through the Kenya Revenue Authority.

The training was officially opened by Wemmic Mutinda, Deputy Commissioner–Data Management & Analytics; Benson Kimani, Economist, UNDP; and Moortaza Jiwanji, Finance Advisor, UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub, and coordinated by Gladys Kittony.

#TaxForSDGs #AI #MachineLearning #Innovation #DigitalGovernance #AIfortax #DigitalTransformation #UNDP #KRA #DataForDevelopment

[The Real Startup Book @RealStartupBook]

“Innovation” is Killing Innovation. How Do We Save It? https://t.co/dd0wBG5et6 by @RM_Bolton #Innovation

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

Large companies often value process over product. https://t.co/vOckgbSjoR

[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

@WiselyJames @Mugomillayev @ntsa_kenya Same here. Its sooo frustrating @ntsa_kenya

[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

@ntsa_kenya I need to transfer a vehicle but details of the vehicle are not in the (new) system. Wrote an email last week and nothing has been done. It's so frustrating.

[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

@ntsa_kenya Done

[Gladys Kitony @gkitony]

@ntsa_kenya I am not able to login. This is the message I’m getting. Please assist