Overview

What We Do

UNDP operates projects under the umbrella of five priority areas namely: Poverty Reduction, Democratic Governance, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Energy and Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction. The cross cutting initiatives such as Millennium Development Goals are implemented through the Strategic Policy Advisory Unit, UNV Volunteers Country Office, Communications Unit and the Country Director’s Support Team.

Our Goals

UNDP Kenya has a strong relationship with the Government of Kenya and is fully committed to further strengthening this partnership. The overall focus of UNDP in Kenya is to support the Government of Kenya to promote enhanced opportunities, empowerment, security (HIV/AIDS, natural and man-made disasters), sustainability and strategic outreach, all of which are detailed in the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) for the years 2009 to 2013 as outlined in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Kenya.

Helping communities with disaster and risk reduction

UNDP works with national and local bodies to empower lives and build resilience

Our Stories

UNV GREDCO Chairperson shaking hands with Muhoroni District Officer
Victims of Post Election Violence Feeding Their Host Community

The post-election violence that rocked Kenya in 2007/2008 left hundreds of thousands displaced in various parts of the country. Four years later, UN Volunteer Eric Oyuyo more

Mr. Mwangi Muraguri with his students in one of the green houses
Green houses boost education in St. John Primary School

At the primary school of St. John School in Lokichoggio, located in the Turkana District (North of Kenya), there are 1,260 students. Until few months ago more

Molo – Nyakiambi Wendani Dairy Self-Help Group

Molo is yet another region that was hugely affected by the PEV. Area residents were displaced while their cattle were stolen and their houses razed to more
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Using Eco-friendly means to combat poverty and promote environmental conservation

Over 80% of the Kenyan population derives their livelihood from agricultural activities. Poor communities suffer when environmental resources are threatened or exhausted. UNDP’s projects address this more

Projects and Initiatives

Preparing Women for leadership

As Kenya prepares for the general election in March 2013, UNDP is equipping women with critical governance skills to help them contest for elective positions. Kenya more

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