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Media and Journalists
21-24
May 2005
54th International
Press Institute congress to be hosted in Nairobi,Kenya.
Resident Representative of UNDP-Kenya Mr Paul Andre De
la Porte will introduce the Keynote speaker Prof Wangari Maathai(Nobel
Laureate) and Assistant Minister for Environment and Natural Resources-Kenya,
at the closing ceremony on Tuesday 24th May.
For further information on UNDP -Regional Bureau for
Africa, contact Cassandra Waldon cassandra.waldon@undp.org
or Jemaiyo Chabeda jemaiyo.chabeda@undp.org. |
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3 May 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
Kenya Launches UN Global Compact and the Growing Sustainable
Business (GSB)
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Who:
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The
Asst. Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Zaddock Syongoh, Dr. Manu
Chandaria, Founding Chairman of KEPSA and Executive Director of Comcraft.and
Paul Andre de la Porte, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Resident Representative opened the event. The regional representative
of the Global Compact, Ms. Ellen Kallinowsky and the UNDP Special
Advisor, Mr. William Day facilitated the discussions. |
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What:
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Launch
of UN Global Compact and the Growing Sustainable Business (GSB) |
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Where:
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Safari
Park hotel 3rd May 2005, 9.00 am |
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Why:
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The
Growing Sustainable Business initiatives stems from the United Nations
Global Compact Policy Dialogue in 2002 on "Business and Sustainable
Development", globally launched at the World Summit for Sustainable
Development in Johannesburg. The initiative recognizes that little
of the increase in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) to developing
counties over the last decade goes o the Least Developed Countries.
In addition, it also recognizes that by developing innovative products,
services and approaches, an by working in partnership with other sector,
the private sector can significantly contribute to sustainable development
through its investments. The initiative therefore aims to facilitate
and increase investments and business activities that have a positive
impact on sustainable development and on the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) in particular on local economic development. The GSB
is currently active in Tanzania, Madagascar, Ethiopia, and Zambia.The
event was organized by UNDP, in collaboration with other UN agencies,
the Government of Kenya, the private sector and civil society representatives. |
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Contact:
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Sameer
Hajee, Broker Sustainable Development, UNDP Kenya, sameer.hajee@undp.org
Tel :624446 .OR
Jemaiyo Chabeda, UNDP Kenya, jemaiyo.chabeda@undp.org, Tel:624780
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17 March
2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
RADIO PROGRAMMING EQUIPMENT HANDOVER CEREMONY
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Who:
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Ms
Rubina Haroon, Senior Assistant Resident Representative UNDP,
Ms Irene Oloo Executive Director, League of Kenya Women Voters |
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What:
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Handover
ceremony and luncheon |
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Where:
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12.30pm,
Thursday 17th March 2005. The League of Kenya Women Voters offices
(off Ngong road, Mucai drive) |
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Why:
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The "Initiative for Enhanced Participation of Women in Democratic
Development" project which begun in 1999, aims to support participatory
development, effective governance and democratic development by increasing
the level and quality of participation of women in decision-making
and democratic processes. The league Of Kenya Women Voters with support
form UNDP-Kenya implements this project. A major component of the
project is to develop and a gender sensitive education curriculum
through a gender sensitive Civic education radio program. The objective
is to change attitudes and practices hindering women's progress while
empowering women with the information necessary to assert their rights
and participate effectively in decision-making and democratic governance.
The UNDP Kenya Country Office together with The League of Kenya Women
Voters cordially invites you to attend the handover ceremony. This
will also be a chance for the Radio Broadcasters to establish partnerships
in airing of the radio programs. |
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Contact:
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Jemaiyo
Chabeda, UNDP-Kenya, jemaiyo.chabeda@undp.org, Tel: 624780
Tulezi, League of Women Voters, tuzac@leaguekenya.org, Tel: 2712713 |
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1 March
2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
REGIONAL BUREAU FOR AFRICA TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
TOWARD MEETING THE MDGs
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Who:
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David
Nalo, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Planning and National Development
Abdoulie Janneh Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional
Bureau for Africa
Paul Andre De la Porte UNDP Resident Representative, Kenya
Bureaux Directors from UNDP New York.
Sam Nyambi Director, Regional Service Center, South Africa.
UNDP Resident Representatives from 22 East and Southern African countries. |
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What:
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Press
Conference on the five-day Resident Representatives' Cluster Meeting
with RBA Director Abdoulie Janneh.. |
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Where:
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8:30am,
Tuesday, 1st March Conference room 3 UN Complex, Gigiri, Nairobi. |
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Why:
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The
African Continent and more specifically the Sub Saharan Africa is
faced with a myriad of Problems with regard to its human condition.
According to the Human Development Report 2004, a total of 185 million
people are under nourished; over 44 million children of school going
age are not in school. Even a larger number 273 million are without
access to improved water sources while 299 people do not have access
to adequate sanitation. However the worrying issue is not that the
numbers are big but that currently there are no adequate mechanisms
for addressing this unfortunate trend in a holistic manner.
The Resident Representatives' Cluster meeting hopes to achieve this
by exchanging and sharing vital information that could help these
Sub-Saharan countries as a whole accomplish the MDG target. Countries
represented are: Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia,
Swaziland, Mauritius, SouthAfrica, Madagascar, Tanzania, Ethiopia,
Botswana, Angola, Kenya, DRCongo, Malawi, Uganda among others. |
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Contact:
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Jemaiyo
Chabeda, Jemaiyo.chabeda@undp.org Tel: 624780.
Ms Rubina Haroon, Strategic
Outeach Unit, rubina.haroon@undp.org, Tel:624415 |
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18 January
2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT: GLOBAL LAUNCH OF UN MILLENNIUM PROJECT
REPORT
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Who:
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Hon.
Moody Awori, Vice President of Kenya,
Prof Anyang Nyong'o Minister for Planning and National Development,
Makhtar Diop-World bank director- Kenya,
Joseph Kinyua Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Finance ,
Paul Andre De La Porte, UN Resident Coordinator,
Prof Wangari Maathai, ,Deputy Minister for Environment and Nobel Peace
laureate, Alice Chelaite, Permanent Secretary Gender Sport & Culture,
and
Hon. Charity Ngilu, Minister for Health
Hon. Kipruto arap Kirwa Minister for Agriculture |
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What:
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Global Launch of Milenium Project Report: Investing in Development |
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Where:
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9:00
am Tuesday, 18 January 2005, Kenyatta International Conference Center(KICC) |
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Why:
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The
Government together with the UN System in Kenya,jointly launched the
Millenium Project Report.The launch was in two segments. The first,
was a beautiful cultural show which typically included kenyan dancing
and singing by professional performers as well as school children
from Huruma(swahili for Mercy)Girls Secondary school. The
second segment was mainly speeches from the various goverment ministers
present for the event.The floor ws opened by the Vice President Moody
Awori who is also the Minister for Home Affairs.
Prof Calestous
Juma Introduced the participants to the Millenium project report Concept
- content and process; A Practical Plan on Innovation: Applying Knowledge
in Development. It
is noteworthy to mention that each sector has developed a work programme
for conducting the assessment. Kenya now has a strong and legitimate
basis for carrying on with the assessment work within the sectors.
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Contact:
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Jemaiyo
Chabeda UNDP-Kenya, jemaiyo.chabeda@undp.org, Tel:624780 Ojijo Odhiambo,
MDGs Advisor ojijo.odhiambo@undp.org Tel:624472 |
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8 January
2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
Special Advisor to UN Secretary General on Milennium Development
Goals, Jeffrey Sachs to dialogue with Kenyan Ministers at Bar Sauri
Millennium Village.
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Who:
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Minister
for Health, Charity NgiluMinister for Planning and National Development,
Prof Anyang' Nyong'o, Professor Pedro Sanchez Chair of Global Hunger
Task forceProf Allan Rosenfield, " HIV-AIDS and Maternal mortality
- Columbia UniversityDr Cheryl Palm - Community Health Specialist |
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What:
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Press
Conference on Bar Sauri Visit and Beyond. |
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Where:
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11:00
am Saturday 8th January 2005.Bar Sauri Primary School, Kisumu. |
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Why:
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In
2000,189 world leaders made a commitment to achieve the Millennium
Development Goals MDG by 2015.Three of the eight goals relate directly
to Health: Reduce Maternal Health by three quarters, child mortality
by two thirds and combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases. Most
of these health problems in Kenya are due to the high rate of poverty.
Addressing these issues will help achieve the overarching goal of
halving the number of people who live in abject poverty. In Kenya,
steps are being taken to meet the 2015 deadline. This includes initiatives
such as the Millennium Village in Bar Sauri, Kisumu. But, the sustainability
of this process is gravely threatened unless more effort is focused
on fixing inadequate health care delivery systems, putting in place
systems of good governance, and providing higher and more predictable
levels of aid to developing countries. The UN Resident Coordinator's
Office cordially invites you to attend a Press Conference to be held
at Imperial Hotel Kisumu on Saturday 8th January 2005 We look forward
to seeing you there. |
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Contact:
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Jemaiyo
Chabeda, UNDP-Kenya,Jemaiyo.chabeda@undp.orgTel: 624780Mobile: 0723
727779 Or Ojijo Odhiambo MDGs Advisor ojijo.odhaimbao@undp.org, 624472
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8 November 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
National Information and Communication Policy
Framework to be launched
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Who:
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Hon. Raphael Tuju, Minister, Information and Communication
Mr. Paul Andre de la Porte , Resident Representative ,
UNDP
Mr. Paul Vitta, Director, UNESCO
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What:
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Launch of the National Information and Communication Policy
Framework
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Where:
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Grand Regency Hotel, Monday 8 th October 2004, 11.00 am
– 2.00pm
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Why:
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UNESCO in partnership with UNDP and in collaboration with the Kenyan
Government will launch a National Information & Communication
Policy and Framework for Kenya to enhance the capacity of the national
information and communication sector. The overall aim of this launch
is to propose a National Communication and Information Policy Framework
to improve national information and communication infrastructure
and to play an effective role in development. This will also propose
Kenya's ICT policy and for the development of human resources in
this critical area.
UNDP/ UNESCO and the Government of Kenya aim equally at supporting
efficiency, transparency and accountability of all stakeholders,
through professional excellence in the collection and dissemination
of information for sustainable development and pove rty reduction.
This project also aims at associating all major partners in this
field such as the media, the private sector as well as media professionals
associations and the international cooperation in creating an all-inclusive
national alliance for the development of this vital sector.
The launch to be officiated by Hon. Raphael Tuju, Minister for
Information and Communication will take place on Monday,
8 November 2004, 11.00 am - 2.00pm, at The Grand Regency Hotel.
Also in attendance will be Mr. Paul Andre de la Porte,
UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Paul Vitta, UNESCO Director. Participation
has been drawn inter alia from Government, Donor community, Academia,
and Private Sector.
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28 October 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
UN Special Rapporteur on Corruption to address Press Conference
on her mission to Kenya
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Who:
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Ms. Christy Mbonu, Special Rapporteur on The UN Sub-Commission
on Promotion and Protection of Human Rights on Corruption
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What:
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Press Conference and Lunch
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Where:
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The Stanley, Thursday 28 th October 2004, 12.30 pm – 1.30pm
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Why:
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On the invitation of the Kenyan Government and in her capacity
as a Special Rapporteur on Human Rights of the United Nations Sub-Commission
on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights on Corruption, Ms.
Christy Mbonu has been on a country mission to Kenya in the past
week.
During her mission, the Special Rapporteur focused on the work
and mechanisms in place to fight corruption, the achievements made
by various bodies and their impact on the full realization of human
rights, in particular economic, social and cultural rights. The
findings of the mission will feed into a progress report the Special
Rapporteur will submit to the fifty-seventh session of the Sub-Commission
in 2005.
After holding a series of dialogues with the senior government,
donors, UN and other relevant stakeholders on combating corruption
in Kenya, Ms. Mbonu will be holding a Press Conference and lunch
on Thursday, 28 October 2004, 12.30 pm - 1.30pm, at
The Stanley to give her preliminary observations
on the human rights and corruption status of Kenya.
Created by the UN Commission on Human Rights, the Sub-Commission
is made up of 26 experts from five regional groups. According to
its mandate, it undertakes studies and makes recommendations to
the Commission. Among its roles is to explore issues that are considered
important and have not received sufficient attention. These experts
serve in their personal capacity and have independent status in
terms of their conduct and opinion and are assisted by the Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the discharge of their
mandates.
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21 October 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
Access to markets telecentres for women groups
to be launched in Kisii
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Who:
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Minister for Labour , Hon. Newton Kulundu
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What:
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Telecentres to market soapstone products for women groups
launch
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Where:
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Kisii ICT Centre and Tabaka e-Trade Centre , on Thursday
21 st October 2004, 10.30 am
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Why:
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In an effort to avail easy access to markets and financial services
to poor women in Kisii and with funding from UNDP, two telecentres
will be launched on Thursday 21 st October 2004. The centres, have
internet connection and will address marketing challenges and access
to global markets for soapstone products. This will initially benefit
women producers and traders of Kisii soapstone carvings.
The two centres Kisii ICT Centre and Tabaka e-Trade Centre, are
component parts of a project that seeks to identify direct access
to markets for local soapstone carvers, effectively cutting out
exploitative middlemen. UNDP in collaboration with the Young Women
Christian Association and African Lakes Technologies developed a
trading portal for the Association of Makers and exporters of Gift
Articles, a local group which will effectively be hosted at the
telecentres for the full benefit of its members.
To officiate over the opening will be the Minister of Labour, Hon.
Newton Kulundu. Also expected to attend will be the Senior Assistant
Resident Representative of UNDP, Ms. Anjimile Mtila, UN and government
officials.
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18 October 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
The 2004 International Day for Eradication of
Poverty to be marked in Kilifi District
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Who:
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Assistant Minister for Planning and National Development
, Hon. Simon Lesirma
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What:
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International Day for Eradication of Poverty 2004 and opening
of the Kilifi District Information Centre.
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Where:
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Kilifi District Information and Documentation Centre, on
Tuesday 18 th October 2004, 10.00 am
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Why:
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The 2004 International Day for Eradication of Poverty will be commemorated
on 18 th October, at the Kilifi District Headquarters. This year's
theme, Youth - A New Voice for the Millennium Development
Goals presents a great challenge to young communities
whose leadership qualities and determination will make a difference
towards achieving the MDG's by 2015. The Assistant Minister for
Planning and National Development, Hon. Simon Lesirma will officiate
in conjunction with other senior government and UN officials.
This year, the commemoration will launch the UN Volunteers Intermediation
Strategy (UNVIS) Project and officially open the newly renovated
and equipped District Information and Documentation Centre (DIDC)
in Kilifi. The project, undertaken by the UN and implemented by
UNDP will benefit seven other districts, namely: Bondo, Bungoma,
Garissa, Meru South, Murang'a, Suba and Turkana.
Access to information and other strategic resources
are key elements in building decentralized capacity at district
level. The project therefore links to the government's effort to
enhance e-governance and access to information, a process in which
the Cabinet Office and the Central Bureau of Standards and the Monitoring
and Evaluation Unit have taken a lead. The project builds on a joint
UN decision to confront the institutional challenges implied by
the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, focusing on ways to create
institutional capacities at district level to respond to demands
for services and funds emerging from community based organizations.
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10 August 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
UN to make a US$ 96 million International Flash
Appeal to alleviate hunger in Kenya
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Who:
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Minister for State , Hon. Njenga Karume
and UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Paul Andre de la Porte
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What:
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UN International Flash Appeal for Hunger in Kenya
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Where:
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Harambee House, 10 th Floor, on Tuesday 10 th August 2004,
10.00am
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Why:
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The United Nations and various other development organizations
will launch an international flash appeal for funds to assist meet
the developing hunger situation in Kenya. Drought conditions and
erratic rainfall patterns have simultaneously caused crop failure
on a massive scale in the agricultural food basket of Kenya. This
has caused serious food shortages and there is fear of famine.
There are currently up to 2.3 million people in Kenya who face
starvation and need emergency relief assistance. This number includes
1.8 million requiring general food distribution and half a million
school children under the schools feeding programme. The total food
requirement for the next six months is estimated at 166,000 metric
tonnes.
Stakeholders to the Flash Appeal include UN Agencies, International
Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations. They have designed
programmes in six sectors: Food Aid; Health and Nutrition; Water
and Sanitation; Education; Agriculture and Livestock; and Coordination
& Support Services. Using an integrated approach, humanitarian
organisations plan to engage in general food distribution and non-food
interventions in the most severely affected districts of Kenya in
conjunction with emergency distribution of seeds in agricultural
areas where crop losses has also eroded seed stocks. The total Flash
Appeal amounts to US$ 96,468,656 needed to meet
the food programmes in the six sectors.
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15 July 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
UNDP to launch the 2004 Global Human Development Report on cultural
liberty in today's diverse world
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Who:
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Minister for Heritage , Hon. Najib Balala
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What:
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Official Launch of the 2004 Global Human Development Report
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Where :
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Kenya National Museums Auditorium on Thursday 15 th July
2004, 10.30am
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Why :
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The United Nations Development Programme will launch its annual
Human Development Report for 2004 entitled “Cultural liberty in
today's diverse world”. The report includes the latest country ranking
on the UNDP's Human Development Index, which uses indicators such
as literacy rates and life expectancy as well as national income
to monitor countries' success in promoting development.
The Report argues that cultural freedoms should be embraced as
basic human rights and necessities for the development of the increasingly
diverse societies of the 21 st century in a pioneering examination
of identity politics around the world.
The Global Human Development Report, commissioned by United Nations
Development Programme since 1990 is an independent study intended
to stimulate debate and discussion around important development
issues. It focuses on topics often neglected by development economists
and puts them firmly within the spectrum of priorities in building
better lives for sustainable human development.
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1 March 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
What:Launch of The Third Kenya Human Development Report
When & Where: Thursday, 4 March 2004, 9.00am, at
University of Nairobi, Multi-purpose Hall, 8-4-4 Building.
UNDP to Launch The Third Kenya Human Development Report
Lack of effective participatory and good governance are among the main
causes of the poor state of human development in Kenya. The inefficient
management of public resources, corruption and reluctance or total failure
to involve the poor in the development process are some of the manifestations
of this problem.
Apathy, lack of participation by the poor and lack of priority for projects
meant for the poor, have contributed to the poor state of social, economic
and political development in the country. It is against this background
that this report raises debate on the theme "participatory governance
for human development" with a focus on Kenya.
To officiate at the launching ceremony will be the Permanent Secretary
of the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Deborah Ogwai and the UNDP Resident Representative,
Mr. Paul Andre de la Porte. The ceremony is planned for Thursday,
4 March, 2004 at University of Nairobi, Multi-purpose Hall, 8-4-4 Building
at 9.00am to 12.30pm.
The Third Kenya Human Development Report, produced jointly by The Institute
of Development Studies of the University of Nairobi and UNDP, links Participatory
Governance to Human Development. The Report point to the failure by governance
structures to be participatory, transparent, and accountable in the management
of Kenya's resources. The idea of participatory governance makes it imperative
for people and social groups, who should be the beneficiaries of development
efforts, to take a center stage in the formulation of plans, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation.
UNDP would like to invite you to attend, cover and participate in the
launch of this important national report. Please confirm your participation
to David Maingi by phone or/and e-mail. Your presence and support will
greatly contribute to raising national dialogue on developing Kenya's
Human Development.
For more information please contact David Maingi, Telephone:
254-020-624446, Fax: 254-020-624487, E-mail: david.maingi@undp.org
18 February 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
What: Press Conference
When & Where: Saturday, 21 February 2004, 11.30am,
at The Stanley Hotel
Why: Special Rapporteur on adequate housing
of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to give observations
on Kenya
In his capacity as independent Special Rapporteur on adequate housing
appointed by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, Mr. Miloon
Kothari has been on mission to Kenya for two weeks.
After holding a series of dialogues with the Government authorities and
other relevant stakeholders on the realization of housing rights and after
visiting various parts of the country, Mr. Kothari will be holding a Press
Conference on Saturday, 21 February 2004, 11.30 am, at The
Stanley to give his observations on the human rights status
of Kenya.
While in Kenya he examined the status of realization of the right to
adequate housing and other related rights in the country, with particular
attention to aspects of gender equality and non-discrimination.
The United Nations Development Programme would like to invite you to
the Press Conference. Your presence and participation would be greatly
appreciated. For more information please contact David Maingi
, Public Affairs and Information Officer (UNDP) Telephone: 254-020-624446,
Fax: 254-020-624487, E-mail: david.maingi@undp.org
16 February 2004
PRESS RELEASE:
Miloon Kothari, Special Rapporteur on adequate housing of the
United Nations Commission on Human Rights on Mission in Kenya
Dates: 8-22 February 2004
In his capacity as independent Special Rapporteur on adequate housing
appointed by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, Mr. Miloon
Kothari is undertaking a mission to Kenya at the invitation and with the
cooperation of the Government.
The main objectives of the mission of the Special Rapporteur are to examine
the status of realization of the right to adequate housing and other related
rights in the country, with particular attention to aspects of gender
equality and non-discrimination, to engage in dialogues with the Government,
UN and international agencies and the civil society in their efforts to
secure these rights, and to identify practical solutions and best practices
in the realization of rights related to adequate housing.
Within the specific context of Kenya, the Special Rapporteur is focusing
on a number of key issues, including:
• The situation and rights of women, children, minorities,
migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and the indigenous peoples
with regard to housing and other related services;
• Issues related to evictions and land tenure;
• Transitional justice issues and measures related to housing
and land;
• Land grabbing;
• Forced evictions and related loss of life and property:
• Good practices and lessons learned, including community-based
solutions;
• Current and potential scope of international cooperation
that will assist the efforts of the Government towards securing the rights
relevant to adequate housing;
• Role of the national human rights institution;
• Role of the civil society in monitoring, protecting and
promoting the rights relevant to adequate housing.
As part of his mission, the Special Rapporteur is holding a series of
dialogues with the Government authorities and other relevant stakeholders
on the realization of housing rights. In addition to Nairobi, the Special
Rapporteur will be visiting Mombasa, Isiolo and Nakuru, and a number of
rural settlements (Please refer to progamme attached elsewhere). Civic
Sector Forums are being organized in Nairobi, Mombasa and Isiolo to enable
testimonies from the widest possible range of actors.
16 February 2004
PRESS RELEASE
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs , Special Advisor on Millennium Development
Goals to the UN Secretary General arrives for Mission in Kenya
Mission Dates: 15 - 17 February 2004
Nairobi, Monday 16 February, 2004 : In his capacity as the
head of the Global Millennium Project and as Special Advisor on
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the UN Secretary General, Prof.
Jeffrey Sachs arrived yesterday for a three day mission to Kenya.
As part of his mission to Kenya, Prof. Sachs will work with the
Government of Kenya and key national partners to design a detailed agenda
and work plan for achieving the goals . This will build on the Government's
Interim Investment Programme which has identified the magnitude of resources
and investments required to achieve higher levels of economic growth and
reduce poverty. This development will extend the planning perspective
beyond the present three year duration to reach out to the year 2015.
Kenya has been designated as one of the Global Millennium Project's priority
countries and will pilot an MDGs-based needs assessment to identify
ways of integrat ing the MDGs into Kenya's economic development
priorities . Specifically, the Millennium Project will conduct a detailed
study to identify public policy interventions and investments required
to achieve the MDGs over a medium term horizon. The preliminary recommendations
prepared will be used to develop an interim synthesis report to
be presented to the UN Secretary-General in 2005 . The report will
incorporate key lessons from Kenya and other designated countries, which
are Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal, and Tajikistan.
Find attached background notes on the Millennium Project. For more information
please contact: David Maingi , Public Affairs and Information
Officer (UNDP) Telephone 624446, Fax: 624487, E-mail: david.maingi@undp.org
2 February 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
UNDP to launch the Global Report on Reducing disaster Risk
Date, Time & Venue:Tuesday, 3 February, 2004, 9.00am,
The Norfolk Hotel, Harry Thuku Rd, Nairobi.
Millions of lives could be saved in coming decades if developing countries
did more to anticipate and reduce the risk from natural disasters, according
to a report to be released by UNDP.
The report, developed by UNDP's Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery,
identifies disasters as largely unresolved development problems. Reducing
Disaster Risk - A Challenge for Development explains
the importance of addressing risk as a development issue. Indeed, development
itself, even actions taken to achieve the Millennium Development Goals,
may create new risks that will need to be addressed.
Kenya's Vice President, H.E. Hon Moody Awori will be the guest of honour
at the African regional launch in Nairobi. The ceremony is planned for
Tuesday, 3 February, 2004 at the Norfork Hotel, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
The global report, developed by UNDP's Bureau for Crisis Prevention and
Recovery identifies disasters as largely unresolved development problems.
Reducing Disaster Risk - A Challenge for Development: A Global Report
explains the importance of addressing risk as a development
issue. Indeed, development itself, even the achievement of the Millennium
Development Goals, may create new risks that will need to be addressed.
Kenya has been honoured as the African venue for the launch of the report.
It is expected that many Africa wide development organizations will be
represented.
The Report shows that billions of people in more than 100 countries are
periodically exposed to at least one event of earthquake, tropical cyclone,
flood or drought. As a result of disasters triggered by these natural
hazards, more than 184 deaths per day are recorded in different parts
of the world.
UNDP would like to invite you to attend the Media Breakfast and cover
and participate in the launch of this important report. Please confirm
your participation to Sarah Anyoti by phone or/and e-mail. Your presence
and support will greatly contribute to raising national and international
awareness on disaster risk and reduction in Africa.
For more information please contact David Maingi, Telephone:
254-020-624446, Fax: 254-020-624487, E-mail: david.maingi@undp.org
or and Sarah Anyoti , Telephone: 254-020-624642,
Fax: 254-020-624487, E-mail : sarah.anyoti@undp.org
28 January 2004
PRESS ADVISORY
Repatriation of the Mountain Bongo from the USA to Kenya
Date, Time & Venue:
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 7.30pm, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
, Freight Terminal.
Saturday, 31 January 2004, 3pm, at Mt. Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki.
In an unprecedented event and for the first time in Africa, large animals
will be repatriated back to Kenya. The first batch of eighteen Mountain
Bongos will be brought back home from the USA via a charter flight on
29 January 2004, landing at JKIA at 7.30pm.
The elusive Mountain Bongo, is the world's most spectacular mountain
antelope hunted for many years for its prized trophy. 35 years ago, 20
young mountain bongos were captured in an effort to save a species that
was on serious decline and was threatened with extinction. With the cooperation
of the Kenyan Government, these animals were sent to the United States
to form the nucleus of a breeding program so as to establish safe gene
pools for eventual return should extinction in its natural habitat was
to occur. Having been bred for about 30 years it is now time to return
the first of three consignments of about 60 animals back to Kenya. The
return of the mountain bongo to Mt. Kenya will boost tourism investment
and create employment in the region.
The repatriation has been made possible by a joint effort between Kenya
Wildlife Services, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United
Nations Foundation, United Nations Office for Programme Services, Rare
Species Conservatory Foundation of Florida, Mt. Kenya Game Ranch in Nanyuki
and the William Holden Wildlife Foundation.
UNDP would cordially like to invite you to cover and participate in two
events: The arrival of the Mountain Bongo at JKIA; and a Media Press Conference
at Mt. Kenya Safari Club (refer to scheduled events above). Your presence
and support will greatly contribute to bringing to national and international
attention Kenya's rich tourism heritage and one of Kenya's World Heritage
sites, Mt. Kenya.
For more information please contact Rubina Haroon, Head,
Strategic Outreach Unit (UNDP)Telephone: 254-020-6244415, Fax: 254-020-624490,
E-mail: Rubina.Haroon@undp.org
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Development Programme-Kenya, 2005. All rights reserved
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