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Too often, warnings come before disasters, but resources arrive only after the damage is done. This must change.
Today in Mombasa, at the 2nd Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action, officially opened by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, H.E. @Kipmurkomen, I called for a decisive shift from early warning to early action, backed by predictable financing, stronger institutions and empowered communities.
Our success must be measured not by the disasters we respond to, but by the lives and livelihoods we protect before they strike.
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Honoured to join H.E. President @WilliamsRuto and the people of Kenya in Eldoret for the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, graced by H.E. Prime Minister @AbiyAhmedAli of Ethiopia as Guest of Honour.
I commend the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya for upholding the legacy of their heroes and heroines, and for their continued commitment to peace, unity and regional integration.
Happy Mashujaa Day, Wakenya! 🇰🇪
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The @IGADLeadership Alumni Network this afternoon convened a regional webinar to explore how climate-related challenges can be transformed into opportunities for resilience, innovation, and sustainable development. The webinar was held in collaboration with the Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development (EYPD) and other partners.
In his remarks, ILA Alumni Regional Chairperson Ashenafi Mebratu underscored the importance of youth leadership in driving climate action, noting that young people, who make up a significant share of the region’s population, are among those most affected by climate change. He called on relevant public and private institutions to support youth-led climate initiatives and empower young people to take an active role in building climate-resilient communities.
Dr. Geoffrey Sabiiti, a senior climate expert from @IGAD_CPAC, highlighted the various interventions that #IGAD continues to implement to address the impacts of climate change in the region. He noted that climate change transcends national borders, making cross-border cooperation essential.
Other panellists in the Webinar included Dr. Tahira Mohammed of @ILRI, Dr. Kassahun Ture of Addis Ababa University and Ms Sylvia Mkomwa of Global Impact Transformation (GIT). They emphasised the importance of people-centred approaches to climate action and integrating climate interventions into national planning and budgeting.
Many thanks to our speakers, partners, and all participants for contributing to this timely conversation. #Youth4ClimateLeadership #ClimateResilience #RisingWithIGAD
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Received the letters of credence from H.E. Hüseyin Özdemir, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Djibouti and accredited to IGAD.
We exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, particularly regional peace and security, and opportunities to further strengthen IGAD–Türkiye cooperation.
IGAD values Türkiye’s longstanding friendship with the region and its continued engagement in advancing peace, stability and shared prosperity.
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A moment from the @IGADLeadership workshop on media and information integrity in Machakos, Kenya.
Grateful for the opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and contribute to conversations on journalism and public trust.
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Government of Japan, has held a three-day workshop in Machakos County to strengthen journalists’ skills and promote media’s role in democratic resilience, accountability and public participation across East Africa and the Horn of Africa
#KBCniYetu
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The workshop brought together journalists from mainstream and digital outlets from Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia | @IGADLeadership
the-star.co.ke/news/2026-10-…
Strengthening journalism for democratic resilience in the IGAD Region. #Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD
#KBCYetu
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Government of Japan, has held a three-day workshop in Machakos County to strengthen journalists’ skills and promote media’s role in democratic resilience, accountability and public participation across East Africa and the Horn of Africa
#KBCniYetu
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On the occasion of Uganda’s 64th Independence Day, I extend my warm congratulations to H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni, the Government and the people of Uganda. 🇺🇬
As a founding member of IGAD, Uganda plays an important role in advancing regional peace, stability and integration.
I commend Uganda’s continued commitment to our shared regional aspirations and reaffirm IGAD’s dedication to strengthening our cooperation towards a peaceful, integrated and prosperous region.
Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) retweeted
Three days of fresh perspectives, shared experiences and meaningful connections with journalists in Machakos, #Kenya. Different backgrounds, one commitment to impactful journalism. Hats off to @IGADLeadership for creating this opportunity. Now, the work continues beyond the room.
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Pleasure meeting and connecting with colleagues and other professionals from across the region during the @IGADLeadership’s regional discussion on Media and Information Integrity in Democratic Processes in Machakos, Kenya.
Always good to exchange ideas, learn from one another and build mutual network. 🤝
@Waceke_SK @Ole_tenges @Waltermasolo @JaylaaniJr @ShinodaHideaki @wambui_scribe @agmutambo, it was nice meeting you all.🙏
ALT With Prof. Hideaki Shinoda of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, an expert in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
ALT With Abdirahman Jeylani, Somali journalist and writer.
ALT A selfie with journalist Masolo Mabonga, Head of Politics and Current Affairs at TUKO.co.ke (left), and Melita Tenges, Political Reporter at Citizen TV Kenya (middle). Great connecting with fellow journalists in Machakos! 🤳🏽
ALT With Sharon Kinyanjui, Vice-chairperson of the IGAD Leadership Academy Alumni Network and Communications Specialist and Team Lead at UN Women Kenya. 🤝
IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) retweeted
Eye-opening Insights this week at The @IGADLeadership Workshop on
Information Integrity. In this age of AI and disinformation there is a need for greater Journalistic vigilance. Great conversations with colleagues from South Sudan and Somalia, soon to Cover elections .
IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) retweeted
We completed our IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) @IGADLeadership workshop on Media, Information Integrity and Democratic Processes.
This was not just a training but a regional platform for jounalists from Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia to share experiences ahead of upcoming elections in the three countries.
Public Interest journalism, News verification tools and steps, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference and AI are among topics that we extensively discussed during the three-day workshop.
In country-specific groups, participants at the ILA workshop developed publishable media stories addressing public-interest issues in their respective countries. They examined misinformation and explored how reporting can promote informed public participation. The stories will be published across various media platforms.
Participants committed to applying skills gained during the workshop to advance responsible journalism and information integrity in their respective countries.
#Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD @JapaninKenya
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Three days of learning, sharing and challenging our thinking in Machakos, Kenya.
I had the privilege of representing South Sudan alongside four colleagues at the IGAD Leadership Academy’s regional discussion on Media and Information Integrity in Democratic Processes, held in collaboration with the Government of Japan.
Grateful to my fellow South Sudanese colleagues for trusting and selecting me to take part in the panel discussion on ethics, trust and accountability in journalism.
During the discussion, I told colleagues in the region that it is possible for journalists to balance the lies and still miss the truth when verification is undermined and independent perspectives are overlooked. Giving competing claims equal space does not automatically make journalism fair or accurate. We have to verify, seek evidence, provide context and establish what the facts support.
One thing I learned from the training was the concept of information laundering, and how questionable information can gain credibility when repeated through seemingly credible sources and eventually pushed into the mainstream media.
I appreciate @IGADLeadership for creating this space for journalists across the region to learn, share experiences and challenge our practice.
Special appreciation to @DanielMwaka, an alumnus of the Academy, for recommending me. I take such recommendations seriously and always strive to make sure the person who recommends me does not regret doing so.
Grateful for the experience, the connections and the lessons, and to our facilitators, Prof. @ShinodaHideaki and Dr. Sam Kamau, for their knowledge, insight and thoughtful discussions.
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Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, has hosted the Somali journalists who took part in the IGAD Leadership Academy's regional workshop on media and information integrity, held in Machakos from 6 to 8 October in partnership with the Government of Japan.
The Ambassador commended IGAD for training journalists across the region in ethical and responsible reporting, and said Somalis everywhere have every reason to hope for peaceful elections that are calm, credible and inclusive.
@Ijabril @IGADLeadership #Somalia #Kenya @IGADsecretariat
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻
PHOTO STORY: From digital verification exercises to panel discussions on ethics, trust and accountability, the last two days have been a rich learning experience at the ILA Media Workshop in Machakos, Kenya.
Participants have shared experiences, engaged with different perspectives on the media and information environment, and gained new insights into the challenges and opportunities facing media practitioners today. @JapaninKenya
#Media4Democracy
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On the margins of the Military Operations Other Than War conference in Kampala, I met H.E. Gen. @mkainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, for an exchange on regional peace and security.
We discussed Uganda’s important role in supporting stability across the region and the need for stronger cooperation in responding to shared and emerging security challenges.
I thanked H.E. Gen. Muhoozi and the Government of Uganda for convening this important gathering, bringing together defence leaders and partners around a common agenda for peace, security and regional cooperation.
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ケニアでIGAD Leadership Academyの研修講師をしているところ。非常に集中的なコースを楽しませていただいています。
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) today rolled out a three-day regional media workshop in Machakos, Kenya, bringing together journalists from mainstream and digital media outlets from the IGAD region.
The workshop, held in partnership with the Government of #Japan, seeks to strengthen media practitioners’ capacity to uphold information integrity and serve the public interest during democratic processes.
Opening the workshop on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh, ILA Director Dr. Simon Nyambura underscored the important role of the media in promoting informed public discourse, particularly amid a changing information landscape and the growing spread of misinformation. He described the media as the heartbeat of a healthy democracy.
In her remarks, Ms. Noriko Kobayashi of @JapaninKenya highlighted how the partnership between Japan and IGAD has grown over the years. She termed the workshop timely, noting how technology has transformed the media and the need to continue strengthening the media’s role in supporting democracy.
#Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD
IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) retweeted
Democracy needs an informed public, and an informed public needs credible, responsible journalism.
I'm glad to be part of this conversation on strengthening media and information integrity across the IGAD region.
#Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) today rolled out a three-day regional media workshop in Machakos, Kenya, bringing together journalists from mainstream and digital media outlets from the IGAD region.
The workshop, held in partnership with the Government of #Japan, seeks to strengthen media practitioners’ capacity to uphold information integrity and serve the public interest during democratic processes.
Opening the workshop on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh, ILA Director Dr. Simon Nyambura underscored the important role of the media in promoting informed public discourse, particularly amid a changing information landscape and the growing spread of misinformation. He described the media as the heartbeat of a healthy democracy.
In her remarks, Ms. Noriko Kobayashi of @JapaninKenya highlighted how the partnership between Japan and IGAD has grown over the years. She termed the workshop timely, noting how technology has transformed the media and the need to continue strengthening the media’s role in supporting democracy.
#Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD