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1/4 PS Judith Pareno, Head of the Kenyan Delegation, delivered Kenya’s Country Statement at the 13th UNTOC Conference of the Parties (COP13) in Vienna, Austria.
3/4 In partnership with South Africa, Kenya partcipated in a side event focused on disrupting migrant smuggling networks and protecting vulnerable migrants.
Today we celebrate the heroes & heroines whose courage & sacrifice continue to shape our nation. As we embrace security, sports, and economic empowerment, let us uphold the rule of law, promote justice, protect human rights & champion integrity for our country.
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The Attorney General Hon. Dorcas Oduor, EGH, hosted the Country Director, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Kenya Mr. Charles Kwemoi, accompanied by his Deputy, Ms. Maria Carrasco, Mr. Dennis Ngoga and Ms. Beverline Ongaro.
The UN-OHCHR team presented the Model Protocol for Law Enforcement Officials to Promote and Protect Human Rights in the Context of Peaceful Protests and a technical brief on Good Approaches to Addressing Challenges on the Right to Peaceful Assembly in Kenya.
The reports seek to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights, uphold the rule of law, and enhance the capacity of justice sector actors through targeted training and capacity building.
The engagement underscores the shared commitment of the Office of the Attorney General and the UN-OHCHR to advancing human rights, accountability and the right to peaceful assembly in Kenya.
1/3 Following the thematic workshop on Land, Natural Resources & Technology, the SDJHR&CA, in collaboration with @HakiKNCHR & with support from the Danish Institute for Human Rights, today convened the second thematic workshop focusing on Labour Rights &the State Business Nexus.
2/3 The session brought together the NAP-BHR TwG to examine decent work, fair wages, occupational safety and health, the State’s duty to protect workers through regulation and access to remedy, as well as responsible conduct by State-owned enterprises and in public procurement.
1/4 The State Department for Justice,HR&CA, in collaboration with @HakiKNCHR & with support from the Danish Institute for Human Rights, today convened a thematic workshop on Land, Natural Resources & Technology as part of the review of Kenya’s NAP-BHR 2021–2025.
3/4 The forums provided an opportunity for stakeholders to share institutional perspectives, evidence and sector-specific experiences, while identifying emerging issues and practical measures to strengthen responsible business conduct and human rights protection.
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Kenya shared its experience of using data to fight corruption, alongside Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan''s exchanges. The Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, supported by #PLEADYetu showed why people’s lived experiences matter for inclusive reform. Funded by @EUinKenya
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On 27 September, @UNODC and @EACCKenya, through #PLEADYetu, convened the side event “Harnessing Data for Inclusive and Effective Prevention of Corruption”. Demonstrating sector-specific evidence can help identify who is most affected and guide action to improve public services.
1/6 The State Department for Justice is undertaking public participation & stakeholder consultations on the Revised National Ethics & Anti-Corruption Policy, developed by a Multi-Agency TWG comprising key anti-corruption & governance institutions.
5/6 The Kajiado forum brought together members of the public, NGAO officers, county government officials, Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices, civil society, PWDs, women and youth leaders, among other stakeholders.
