GIZ Kenya

🔔 Exciting day yesterday we embarked on our 2024 annual country planning! Joined by country and project officials as well as representatives from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH headquarters, we reflected on the successes and valuable insights gained over the past year. After several productive sessions filled with exciting ideas exchanged, it is clear that 2024 is poised to be a year of significant #Impact. See more ⬇ Bodo Immink Katja Kammerer

⚽️ Goal! A Match Made in GIZ Kenya ⚽️ Last week, our teams clashed on the field in an epic inter-cluster football match! 🥅 Two teams from our Energy Transport & Climate Change VS our Sustainable Economic Development project clusters battled it out in a thrilling showdown, showcasing incredible skills and sportsmanship. It was a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and healthy competition. Beyond the game, this event fostered teamwork, boosted morale, and promoted a healthy lifestyle. We're proud to support initiatives that bring our colleagues together!

Improving Community Health Through Collaborative Governance in Baringo County Mr. Yannic Kiewitt, representative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Mr. Daniel Guenther & Ms. Alena Kern, from the German development cooperation and Mr. Thomas Ansorg, Head of the Governance, Peace, and Security Cluster at GIZ Kenya, recently visited Kipcherere Dispensary in Baringo County. This visit, conducted in partnership with the Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance #CEDGG (GIZ Kenya’s partner in Baringo County), was aimed at deepening collaboration and supporting initiatives for community-driven development. Located in Baringo North, the dispensary faced significant challenges. It was non-operational, with limited resources and facilities. Concerned citizens, backed by #CEDGG and #GIZKenya support, conducted a #SocialAudit to foster #CommunityDialogue and engage the county government. Using the social audit findings, they advocated for improvements in staffing, medical supplies, and infrastructure. Today, the dispensary stands as a beacon of hope. With a functional lab, and a Maternal and Child Health unit, the facility serves the community with a dedicated team of five health professionals. Kipcherere Dispensary currently serves as the main referral facility in the ward. This initiative showcases the power of community-driven change and the impact of collaborative governance. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Healing the Past, Building the Future A powerful 3-day workshop brought together 40 elders, security actors, women leaders, and youth in Losuk, Samburu West. Our Civil Peace Service (CPS) of GIZ delved into the importance of mental health and conflict transformation, fostering open dialogue and shared experiences. Through art and storytelling, the community expressed their hopes for a peaceful future.

What a way to wind down the year! This week, the Forced Displacement and Migration Cluster at GIZ Kenya held its annual assembly, bringing together 35 colleagues from 7 projects in Kenya and Djibouti! It was wonderful to reflect on our journey and share ideas for 2025 and beyond! We also discussed project updates and celebrated the growth of our cluster! We were thrilled to introduce 2 new projects for 2025 as we continue working towards sustainable solutions for migrants, refugees, and hosting communities. A big thank you to our Country Director, Mr. Bodo Immink for sharing with us the organisation’s vision and strategy as well as panellists from IOM - UN Migration and the Kenya Ministry of Interior (Refugee Affairs) for sharing their insights on the evolving landscape of refugee and migration policies.   We’re ready to take on the new year!   #Migration #Displacement #StrongerTogether 

SCIDA III: Driving Climate Resilience in the Horn of Africa at COP 29   As COP 29 begins, GIZ Kenya is proud to showcase the SCIDA III project, which strengthens the Horn of Africa’s capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Through initiatives spanning Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia, SCIDA III is delivering cross-border climate solutions to build sustainable, resilient communities.   Working with IGAD and regional governments, SCIDA III supports drought management, sustainable rangeland development, and cross-border conflict resolution. These measures are critical for pastoralist communities whose livelihoods are increasingly threatened by climate change.   In the Karamoja Cluster, we are advancing transhumance development plans to sustainably manage 50,000 hectares of pastureland between Kenya and Uganda. Our work in the Mandera Triangle enhances cross-border cooperation for peacebuilding and resource sharing among communities.   As world leaders discuss climate solutions at COP 29, we remain committed to creating tangible change on the ground, fostering collaboration and resilience for the communities most impacted by climate risks. Strengthening IGAD’s Capacity to Increase Drought Resilience in the Horn of Africa (SCIDA III) is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).    #COP29 #ClimateResilience #SCIDAIII #SustainableDevelopment #HornOfAfrica #CrossBorderCooperation

Knowledge is power. 💪 Prior to delving into an intensive entrepreneurship and financial literacy course, the GIZ Kenya ProSEET project in #Turkana West organized a 5-day Life skills and Psychosocial Training for its 18 business development trainers! They dove into a variety of topics, including Personal Management, Relationship Building, and Decision Making! Our trainers also explored the application of life skills in citizenship and social concerns, as well as in business contexts. We are excited to see the positive impact this will have on the local community there! The Promoting Employability & Entrepreneurship in Turkana West (ProSEET) project focuses on strengthening the socio-economic self-reliance of youth in the refugee and host communities of Turkana West subcounty. It is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and funded by Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The launch of the follow-on phase of the #GIZ's Employment Promotion for Women for the Green Transformation in Africa #WE4D–Kenya and Acacia EPZ Limited partnership was marked by an engaging exchange on sustainable practices, resilience, and community-driven progress with Gum Arabic #entrepreneurs in Turkana. The partnership, which promotes the integration of women along the Gum Arabic value chain seeks to #increaseemployment, improve working conditions and promote #womenempowerment in Kenya´s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands #ASALs.   Through an innovative agent model, this phase will localize aggregation and market access for the gum collectors to improve reliability and avoid complex distant markets. The agent model also promotes #foodsecurity via agent centres/shops dubbed 'Dukawalla' which provides basic food commodities at reduced prices in exchange for gum. This promises to support household needs directly and ease living costs for these hard-working women gum collectors.   Additionally, this phase introduces key elements like establishing Acacia tree nurseries and briquette-making from gum waste, promoting both ecological sustainability and economic opportunity.   The #WE4D-Acacia project, supported by the governments of GERMANY and NORWAY, is targeting 7,500 women with capacity development initiatives to enhance competitiveness, improve working conditions, and foster #WomenLedDevelopment.

🌐 Reducing Discrimination for Better Integration of Migrants 🌐 With inputs from around 100 local NGOs, the East and Horn of Africa Anti-Trafficking (EHAAT) Network presented 13 recommendations at the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) Review, which include a call to reduce discrimination and xenophobia against migrants and trafficking survivors. By addressing stigma, particularly for vulnerable groups like mothers and survivors of sexual exploitation, we can create pathways for genuine social integration. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dMqukiBK The participation of EHAAT at the GCM Review was supported by the GIZ-coordinated Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme, funded by the European Union and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). #AntiDiscrimination #SocialCohesion #GCMReview #EHAAT #TEI

🌍 Wrapping up an insightful day at AfriLabs in South Africa! On 6 November, Matthias Rehfeld, joined a panel discussion on "Sustainable Business Models for Makerspaces." Together with industry leaders, CK Japheth from Village Innovation Network , Oge Nnafife of Innovation Support Network, Gertrude Mawuena Goh, MBA, PMP®, Business Model Consultant, and Andrew Lamb from Internet of Production Alliance, they tackled the complexities of creating resilient, impactful business models for innovators and makerspaces. 💬 Matthias shared SPARK’s vision of empowering #startups with targeted #resources and #networks, emphasising the need for funding approaches that prioritise long-term growth over quick wins. As he noted, sustainable solutions often come from within the makerspace community itself, rather than being shaped solely by external budgets. Honest conversations like these are essential for fostering a collaborative, circular economy that truly supports #climatetech. 🤝 We were thrilled to engage with stakeholders from across Africa, building connections and exploring opportunities for collaborative growth in the innovation ecosystem. 👉 Let’s keep these important dialogues going. Reach out to us or direct message us if you want to connect with our team! #SPARKAfrica #SustainableInnovation #AfriLabs #AfricaInnovation #Makerspaces #ClimateTech Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)