@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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Today at #UNON we mark #UNDay2026 and the 81st anniversary of the United Nations. Congratulations to Bornface Otieno Owino, UN in Kenya Person of the Year 2026, and runner-up Kevin Okesa for their inspiring work. Read the Article : josephsilali.substack.com/p/…
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“I am delighted that the World Urban Forum is returning to Latin America, mexico Ms. #Rossbach said. josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #AffordableHousing #SustainableCities #WorldUrbanForum #AffordableHousing #SDG11
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@UNHABITAT and Mexico City have announced that #WUF14 will take place from 31 July to 4 August 2028,
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More Than #$500 Million in New Pledges Boost Global Biodiversity Finance Read : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #COP17Armenia #500-million-#biodiversity-#Finance Photo Courtesy : CBD Press unit
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#COP17 #Biodiversity #IndigenousPeoples #LocalCommunities #TraditionalKnowledge #KMGBF #30x30 #GlobalSouth #ABOSAfricaNewsAgency
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The #IIFBcalled for full participation in the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j).#COP17 #CBDCOP17 #IndigenousPeoples #IIFB #Article8j #Biodiversity Article : josephsilali.substack.com/p/… #COP17 #CBDCOP17 #IndigenousPeoples #IIFB #Article8j #Biodiversity
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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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