@JosephSilali

Independent African News Agency | Climate • Global Affairs • Social Development | Evidence-based journalism for a changing world.

 Nairobi, Kenya
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Joined October 2020
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US$362.1 million. 82 projects. 87 countries. link : josephsilali.substack.com/p/…
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The #TheTurstSummit #NairobiDeclaration sets out a roadmap for accountability, citizen participation, digital governance and global reform. Read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #GlobalTrustSummit #GTS2026 #PromiseToProof #NairobiDeclaration #PublicTrust #Accountability
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi (right) greets EU Ambassador to Kenya Andreas Peschke (left) at the Global Trust Summit 2026 (Nairobi Dialogue on Global Trust) in Nairobi.

ALT Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi (right) greets EU Ambassador to Kenya Andreas Peschke (left) at the Global Trust Summit 2026 (Nairobi Dialogue on Global Trust) in Nairobi.

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The true legacy of #COP31 will be whether it delivers real change for vulnerable communities, strengthens resilience, and advances climate justice for Africa and the world.” read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/…
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“Achieving the 30x30 target must go beyond counting protected areas, Eunice Odago, HOK-KE Read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #UNbiodiversity #armenia #COP17Armenia
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The Architects Alliance President Dr. Sylvia Kasanga is calling for urgent building safety reforms, stronger regulation and accountability. read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #EastleighBuildingCollapse #BuildingSafety #Kenya #ABOSAfricaNewsAgency
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A multi-storey building under construction in Nairobi's Eastleigh area collapsed on October 23, 2026, with occupied ground-floor shops; rescue operations continue as several people remain missing amid questions over missing approvals and occupation certificates.
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Africa’s Digital Futures, Africa has less than 1–3% of global data-centre capacity. Read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #AI #algorithms #infrastructure #trustedvendors
Panel discussion on “Africa’s Digital Futures: Platforms, AI, Algorithms, Infrastructure, and Trusted Vendors” during the TRUST Summit (Nairobi Dialogue on Global Trust). Featured speakers included Geoffrey Odundo, Elly Savatia, Dr Katherine Getao, Dr Jason Lane, Balkissa Idé Siddo, Charles Murito and José-Ignacio Torreblanca.

ALT Panel discussion on “Africa’s Digital Futures: Platforms, AI, Algorithms, Infrastructure, and Trusted Vendors” during the TRUST Summit (Nairobi Dialogue on Global Trust). Featured speakers included Geoffrey Odundo, Elly Savatia, Dr Katherine Getao, Dr Jason Lane, Balkissa Idé Siddo, Charles Murito and José-Ignacio Torreblanca.

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Mudavadi argued that declining public confidence threatens institutional legitimacy, economic prosperity and the ability of societies to work together to address shared challenges. josephsilali.substack.com/p/…
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At the Trust Summit 2026 in Nairobi, leaders declared: “Trust grows when words and actions agree.” Trust in key institutions remains below 40% (TIFA, June 2026) read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #TrustSummit2026 #Kenya
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“When trust is lacking, we pay more, Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, kenya read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #TrustSummit2026 #TrustDeficit #Kenya #Accountability #PublicTrust #GoodGovernance #Transparency #AntiCorruption #Democracy #YouthParticipation #Kenya2027 #ABOSAfrica
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@MINIstryofforeignke @ExecPresKE @opengovpart @StrathU @UNDP @FordFoundation @KAS_Kenya @aladinstitute @ipfconline1
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he dialogue had key partners who are pushing the agenda of trust and accountability weaved together @MINIstryofforeignke @ExecPresKE @StrathU @FordFoundation @aladinstitute
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The dialogue had key partners who are pushing the agenda of trust and accountability weaved together @MINIstryofforeignke @ExecPresKE @opengovpart @StrathU @UNDP @FordFoundation @KAS_Kenya @aladinstitute @ipfonline
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“We have to go to the ground, to the community, and then live with the community.” – Judy Lumumba read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #TrustSummit2026 #BuildingTrust #SocialCohesion #CommunityOwnership #YouthEngagement
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Day 1 of the Trust Summit 2026 in Nairobi focused on accountability, community ownership, youth engagement and transparent Trust is built by evidence, not appeals. #TrustSummit2026 #BuildingTrust #SocialCohesion #CommunityOwnership #YouthEngagement #KenyaDevelopment
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“What concrete financing commitments must COP17 deliver to help African countries implement their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans?” read : substack.com/@abosafricanews… #COP17 #30x30 #Biodiversity #BiodiversityFinance #AfricaAtCOP17 #GlobalBiodiversityFramework
Delegates and stakeholders take part in discussions at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, in October 2026. The negotiations focus on advancing global biodiversity commitments, implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and accelerating progress towards the 30x30 conservation target. Photo : IISD/ENB - Mike muzurakis

ALT Delegates and stakeholders take part in discussions at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, in October 2026. The negotiations focus on advancing global biodiversity commitments, implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and accelerating progress towards the 30x30 conservation target. Photo : IISD/ENB - Mike muzurakis

Delegates and officials attend a plenary session at CBD COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, where governments are discussing global biodiversity conservation, implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and efforts to achieve the 30x30 target by 2030. photo by IISD/ENB - Mike muzurakis

ALT Delegates and officials attend a plenary session at CBD COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, where governments are discussing global biodiversity conservation, implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and efforts to achieve the 30x30 target by 2030. photo by IISD/ENB - Mike muzurakis

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Other key players include the Global Environment Facility @theGEF as a major channel for support to developing countries; the African Wildlife Foundation @AWF_Official focusing on landscape-level finance and community benefits; and @IUCN contributing technical input
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Kenya’s Ebola Response: As Kenya responds to reported Ebola cases, journalists are urged to verify information, protect patients’ privacy and counter misinformation. From disease surveillance and contact tracin accurate reporting is vital to public health josephsilali.substack.com/p/…
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@WillowHealthKe organised a two-day national outbreak reporting workshop in Nairobi that brought together nearly 200 journalists and editors. Theme: Public Trust, Transparency and Collective Action in the Ebola Response.
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From disease surveillance and contact tracing to community trust, accurate reporting is vital to public health.
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#30x30 is slipping out of reach. With just 4 years to 2030, the UN’s global biodiversity review finds fewer than half of assessed national targets are on track. read the article : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #30x30 #Biodiversity #Africa #NatureFinance #CommunityConservation
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At #COP17 in Armenia, governments must turn promises into funded action, protect community rights and recognise Indigenous Peoples and local communities as conservation leaders.
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