2 opportunities found in kenya

The East African Community (EAC), with its eight Partner States, is particularly affected by climate change due to the cumulative effects of various risk factors. EAC Citizens, predominantly the smallholder rural population, are feeling the consequences of temperature increases and more frequent extreme climatic events. In this regard, all Partner States of the EAC have agreed in their 6th Development Strategy to prioritise transboundary collaboration for nature-based solutions to utilise the social and economic values for the benefit of citizens while jointly mitigating the risks of climate change. With a mandate to coordinate regional climate change policies, the EAC Secretariat has established river basin organisations in the Victoria and Tanganyika basins. Facilitated by the secretariat, all Partner States negotiate as a bloc during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations to imprint the international agreements and benefit from climate financing....

Corruption remains a major obstacle to Kenya"s prosperity. Governance challenges persist, particularly in the areas of transparency and accountability. In 2024, Kenya ranked 121 out of 180 countries on Transparency International"s Corruption Perception Index underscoring the scale of the problem. Fiscal constraints continue to limit the government"s ability to deliver essential services. Public debt stands at 70.2% of GDP and domestic revenue generation remains low. At the subnational level, counties often lack the tools and capacities for effective planning and results-based service delivery. This affects access to quality health, education, and infrastructure - particularly for women, youth, and marginalized groups. In 2024, public dialogue around fiscal policy reforms highlighted the need for more inclusive and transparent governance. In response, the government withdrew a controversial finance bill and reaffirmed its commitment to reform. Kenya"s recent inclusion on the...