Sam Ongong'a

Youth Peace & Security @IGADPeace•Co-Founder Asembo Skills For Hope•@ITECnetwork Alumni• @IGADYouthEnvoy Council•Leadership & Governance•Jabura @OAmollo Comms

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

The future of our region is inseparable from the future of Sudan.

Today in Khartoum, I met with H.E. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan. Our discussions focused on the current situation in Sudan and the collective responsibility to advance a lasting, Sudanese-led peace.

As a strategic bridge between Africa and the Middle East, peace in Sudan is vital not only for regional stability but, above all, for the millions of Sudanese who continue to bear the greatest burden of this conflict.

IGAD will continue to support the people of Sudan in their pursuit of peace, stability, and recovery.

[Otiende Amollo, SC,MP, CBS, EBS @OAmollo]

#Bunge; Together with Speaker Rt Hon Wetangula, & Hon Murugara, was happy to welcome the Team from Amnesty, Mzalendo Trust & IMLU, led by George Morara. We had fruitful deliberations, especially on Election related Laws & preparedness, & collaboration with National Assembly.

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

Hon. Otiende Amollo & Ms Tabitha Ogutu today met Representatives of 18 Widows Groups from Rarieda, and distributed KES 900,000/= (50K each), being proceeds of the Siaya Widows Fundraiser done on 11th July and presided over Sen Dr Oburu Oginga.

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

Hon. Otiende Amollo today issued 12 sets of Sports Uniforms (16 pcs & socks each) to various Football Teams in Rarieda: Manywanda, Mumbo, Dagamoyo Pri. Schools; Rarieda Teachers, Rageng'ni, Chianda Combined, Lieta, Ramba Boys, Lwak Girls, DERO, Ujwang'a and Lwanda K'Otieno FCs

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

Hon. Otiende Amollo inspected and commissioned a 45-pax Science Laboratory constructed under Rarieda NGCDF at Tuju Mixed Secondary School

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

Hon. Otiende Amollo inspected and commissioned of 8 Classrooms at Kawuondi Primary School, renovated under Rarieda NGCDF

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

Hon. Otiende Amollo had occasion to distribute 10,000 litre water tanks to various institutions across Rarieda Constituency: Atemo, Got Okolla, Kawuondi, Komollo, Nyamasore, Raliew, Ramba Primary Schools, and Wang’arot Secondary School.

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

#RariedaLabs; Hon. Otiende Amollo inspected and commissioned 45-pax Science Laboratory, constructed under Rarieda NGCDF, at Rarieda Secondary School

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

#RariedaLabs; Hon. Otiende Amollo commissioned 45-Pax Science Laboratory constructed under Rarieda NGCDF at St. Marks Ndwara Senior School

[J.P.A. @JP_Barns]

Together with the Contractor & in the presence of Area DCC Mr Njuguna, Hon Otiende Amollo did a pre-commencement inspection of Akado-Kalandin-KaElijah & Asembo Bay-Ongielo Roads to be upgraded to Low Volume Bitumen. The MP also engaged residents of Rarieda on Public Participation

[Fabius Mulongo @FabiusMulongo]

I had a good time serving the @UN.

The challenges facing Africa are well known.

With skilled young people, we will find solutions for our continent.

If not us, then who will? If not now, then when?

[Otiende Amollo, SC,MP, CBS, EBS @OAmollo]

#Bunge; The Public Acvounts Cmttee today interviewed Mr Alex Wachira, PS, State Department for Energy, on the Audit Report for the Year Ended 30th June 2024.

[𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 🇰🇪 @NyangePatience]

In 2023, we were in Djibouti 🇩🇯
In 2024, we were in Kenya 🇰🇪
In 2025, we were in Ethiopia 🇪🇹
In 2026, all roads lead to Uganda 🇺🇬
Are you planning to join us?

You have ⏳ 3 Days Left to Submit Your Story for the #IGADMediaAwards2026

Your story could help change how migration and forced displacement are understood across the #IGAD region.

If you've reported on human mobility, labour migration, refugee protection, or regional integration, now is the time to share your work.

🏆 Submit your story:
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📅 Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

#IGADMediaAwards
#RisingWithIGAD
#OneRegionOneFuture

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

Empowering Women and Youth MSMEs through Digital Trade

Today in Djibouti, IGAD, through the Horn of Africa Digital Market Integration (HDMI) Project – Phase I, under the Economic Cooperation & Regional Integration Division, launched the first in-Country Training and mentorship on Gender-Sensitive Digital Trade for women and youth MSMEs.

The three-day training will apply Gender Action Learning Systems methodology to mentor and equip the participants with practical knowledge and skills in gender-sensitive digital trade, e-commerce, digital marketing, and digital financial services, enabling them to unlock business opportunities, grow their enterprises and attain competitive advantage under the African Continental Free Trade Area (@AfCFTA).

The initiative is part of IGAD's regional initiative aimed at training and mentoring 245 women and youth MSMEs across the IGAD Member States, strengthening inclusive digital trade ecosystems and advancing regional economic integration, funded by the African Development Bank.

#DigitalTrade #WomenInBusiness #YouthEntrepreneurship #AfCFTA #GenderEquality #RisingWithIGAD
#OneRegionOneFuture
#AfDB

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

🎓 Opening More Doors Through Education.

A qualification should open doors, not close them. When skills and qualifications are recognised across borders, students, refugees, and young professionals can access more opportunities for education, employment, and lifelong learning across the IGAD region.

To advance this vision, IGAD Member States adopted the Regional Qualifications Framework, helping make learning more portable, strengthen regional integration, and expand opportunities across borders.

✨ When qualifications are recognised, opportunities travel further.

📘 Learn more:
https://t.co/ZjG4QrYSbC

#RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture #Education

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Kenya emerged as a star performer in the competition, with three teams reaching the global finals in Shenzhen, China, and returned home with top honours.

[Henriette Geiger @EUAmbKenya]

Dear Waziri, I wished we had more time together to drive gender equality, women empowerment and cultural innovation. I am deeply convinced that these are key levers for Kenya’s transformation. My very best wishes to you in making a difference to citizens’ lives!

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

Jonasi Gomora may be the most hated man on Netlix but the actor behind him S'dumo Mtshali doesn't mind that title.

His co-star Gugu Gumede lost 53kg before she got the role of Joyce Gomora in The Polygamist

[Otiende Amollo, SC,MP, CBS, EBS @OAmollo]

#Jabura; With Gov Wamatangi as Chief Guest( Represented by Adv Ligunya & Adv Okach), with PSs Oluga & Motari, Speaker Okode & various MCAs, we raised Kshs 12.8M for Nyabera School Bus, which included 5M from NG-CDF.