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Nairobi, Kenya
Joined October 2024
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Our Director Nimo Jirdeh joined fellow scholars in a discussion on 2026 Kenya Foreign Policy Outlook themed ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ, ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ: ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜†๐—ฎโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜†๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€'
The @IntRelationsKe, The African Centre for the Study of the US @ACSUS15, @ForeignPolicyKE, and the @Homeinstitute, invites you to the 2026 Kenya Foreign Policy Outlook Webinar themed: โ€œ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ, ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ: ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜†๐—ฎโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜†๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€.โ€ As the global order fragments, Kenya stands at a critical juncture, balancing its role as a regional stabilizer under a complex security environment in the Eastern and Horn of Africa,ย while pursuing its national interests. This webinar will unpack how Kenya can build strategic resilience in an increasingly complex world. ๐Ÿ“…9 April 2026 | โฒ๏ธTime: 7โ€“9 PM EAT Register: wits-za.zoom.us/meeting/regiโ€ฆ @nmchl
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We are equally excited about the growing opportunities in the trade and logistics sector between Kenya and Oman. Both nations bring complementary strengthsโ€”Kenya as a gateway to East Africa with a vibrant agricultural and manufacturing base, and Oman as a strategic logistics hub
Building bridges where trade once flourished. As part of our @Logistexglobal outreach, our delegation in Kenya in partnership with @Homeinstitute is engaging with key stakeholders to unlock the next chapter of logistics and trade cooperation between Oman, East Africa, and the wider region. From ancient maritime routes to modern supply chains, our histories have always been connected. Today, we are reconnecting them with ports, logistics corridors, digital trade, and partnerships that create real economic value. ๐Ÿšข The opportunities ahead are massive โ€” and LogistEx Oman is where these conversations turn into action. #LogistExOman #Oman #Kenya #EastAfrica #Logistics #Trade #Ports #SupplyChain #RegionalCooperation #ReconnectingHistories
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#Nairobi: At the beatiful residence of @NLinSomalia ambassador's residence in Nairobi, @sjs_Somalia SG @Cabdalleaxmed was the main guest at an an interactive panel conversation moderated by @NimoJirdeh that covered an extensive topics from freedom expression, safety of journalists, role of Somalia civil society, elections in Somalia. The discussion included an interesting Q&A session.
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Netherlands Human Rights Tulip Award Ceremonyย was organised by Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya last week. The Dutch Ambassador Henk Jan Bakker presented the award to the courageous journalist & ED of SJS, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin. Interview was moderated by our CEO.
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๐๐’ ๐๐‰๐Ž๐†๐” ๐‚๐‡๐€๐Œ๐๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’ ๐–๐Ž๐Œ๐„๐ ๐ˆ๐ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐๐‹๐Ž๐Œ๐€๐‚๐˜ ๐ƒ๐”๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐“๐‡๐ˆ๐‘๐ƒ ๐ˆ๐‘๐’๐Š ๐‚๐Ž๐๐…๐„๐‘๐„๐๐‚๐„ ๐ˆ๐ ๐๐€๐ˆ๐‘๐Ž๐๐ˆ Diaspora Affairs PS, Ms. @roselinenjogu, today ,addressed the third International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK) annual conference, saying the inclusion of women in diplomacy is an essential catalyst for Africa's growth and global integration. PS Njogu added that true representation for women in diplomacy is about influence, not just numbers. The conference was organized by IRSK in partnership with COMESA, the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). Read more.. shorturl.at/pg8XX
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Happening Now!!!: ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐“๐‡๐ˆ๐‘๐ƒ ๐ˆ๐๐“๐„๐‘๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐‘๐„๐‹๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’ ๐’๐Ž๐‚๐ˆ๐„๐“๐˜ ๐Ž๐… ๐Š๐„๐๐˜๐€ (๐ˆ๐‘๐’๐Š) ๐€๐๐๐”๐€๐‹ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐…๐„๐‘๐„๐๐‚๐„ ๐Ÿ“-Nairobi youtube.com/live/YbTGWIbnJlcโ€ฆ
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Powerful Panel on โ€˜Inspiring Future Generation of African Women in Diplomacy. Today marks official launch of AWIDIA โ€”a bold platform to empower future Women Diplomats & amplify Women voice in global affairs #COMESAat30 @COMESA_GPS @KAS_Kenya @IntRelationsKe @issafrica @AusHCKenya
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Insightful discussion on Climate, Peace & Security Nexus. Climate change as critical risk multiplier requires stronger partnerships, innovation & collective action to tackle climate-security challenges @ACCORD_online @COMESA_GPS @KAS_Kenya @AcaciaDialogue @issafrica #COMESAat30
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As deliberations continue at #IRSKConference2025, this yearโ€™s theme , Enhancing COMESAโ€™s Strategic Positioning & Resilience in the Evolving Global Order takes center stage. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธHear Dr. Vasu Gounden, founder and Executive Director @ACCORD_online on what it means and why it matters. @COMESA_GPS @KAS_Kenya @AcaciaDialogue #COMESAat30
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The last session, co-sponsored by @AcaciaDialogue, examined the fast-evolving diplomatic ties between Eastern Africa and the Middle East. Panelists highlighted current realities such as labor agreements, energy cooperation, and security partnerships while also noting challenges like migration pressures and competing geopolitical interests in the region. @NimoJirdeh #IRSKConference2025 #COMESAAT30
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Economic diplomacy between the Middle East & East Africa took center stage at an extraordinary panel, emphasizing the value of strategic& diplomatic engagement with global partners under the theme โ€˜Enhancing COMESAโ€™s Strategic Positioningโ€™ #COMESAat30 @IntRelationsKe @COMESA_GPS
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Let us use trade as a peace dividend with women & youth as full partners in peacebuilding and reconstruction ~ Dr Vasu Gounden at the #irskconference2025 #COMESAat30 @COMESA_GPS @KAS_Kenya @IntRelationsKe @issafrica @AcaciaDialogue @AusHCKenya
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All is set for the #IRSKConference2025 kicking off tomorrow๐ŸŽ‰ From ambassadors, policymakers, and scholars, the conference will bring together diverse voices contributing to the question of how COMESA can enhance its resilience and strategic positioning in an evolving global order. ๐ŸŽคReady to join the conversation?
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A glimpse of whatโ€™s ahead ๐Ÿ‘‡ Three days of exciting conversations, collaboration and rich insights in Nairobi. Theme: Enhancing COMESAโ€™s Strategic Positioning & Resilience in the Evolving Global Order. #IRSKConference2025
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The 3rd IRSK Annual Conference is here! Happening in Nairobi, 1โ€“3 Oct 2025. @KAS_Kenya and partners @COMESA_GPS , @IntRelationsKe , @ACCORD_online , @issafrica @AcaciaDialogue & @AusHCKenya will bring together key stakeholders for dialogue and exchange. #IRSKConference2025
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Organised around three dynamic tracks, International Relations, Diplomacy, and COMESAโ€™s 30-Year Journey, the conference offers a unique opportunity to explore pressing global and regional issues through keynotes, roundtables, and research presentations. #IRSKConference2025 #COMESAat30 @Egypt_Kadah @AcaciaDialogue
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We are truly honored to be part of this remarkable gathering.
โณ 1 day to go!๐ŸŽ‰ We are excited to unveil this yearโ€™s partners for the #IRSKConference2025 whose commitment to diplomacy & cooperation continues to shape the future of international relations. @COMESA_GPS | @KAS_Kenya | @AusHCKenya | @ACCORD_online | @issafrica | @AcaciaDialogue
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All is SET!! COMESA_GPS in partnership with the Int'l Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK), The African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) โ€“ Kenya Office, Acacia Dialogue Centre @AcaciaDialogue , the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), and the Australian High Commissioner โ€“ Kenya, will be hosting the 3rd IRSK Annual Conference from 1โ€“3 October 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. @Egypt_Kadah
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Are you ready for the biggest gathering of international relations scholars and practitioners? ๐ŸŒ Don't miss out on one of the most awaited panel on 'Navigating New Frontiers: East Africa's Economic Diplomacy with the Middle East - Benefits, Challenges and Long-Term Implications'
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This discussion will convene leading experts to examine the fast-evolving economic ties between East Africa and the Middle East, driven by trade, investment, and shared strategic interests.
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The exchange will explore how both regions can build balanced, sustainable, and transformative relationships that strengthen sovereignty, resilience, and long-term growth for both regions in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
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