
Shaheen Nilofer
@shaheensnilofer
Country Representative, UNICEF Kenya
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20-09-2012 13:48:38
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#Asantenisana, PS Carren Agengo for your dedication to strengthening Kenya’s integrated #ChildProtection system—enhancing policies, access to services, prevention, and workforce financing to protect children from violence. Tuko Pamoja! #LeavingNoChildBehind


Shaheen Nilofer UNICEF Africa UNDP Resilience Hub for Africa 🌍 UNDP Kenya 𝐖𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯'𝐭 Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Zeynu Jemal Ummer UNDP Africa UNICEF Innovation “It’s an honour for Wajir County to host this project. I’ve seen firsthand, that many communities are already benefiting from the water supply, which is expected to reach upto 9,200 people and their livestock,” H.E. Ahmed Muhumed Abdi, Deputy Governor, Wajir County.


What started as a shared vision in 2023 is now a reality. Today, alongside UNICEF Kenya, we commissioned the Griftu Water Supply Project—a climate-resilient system now delivering safe water to over 9,000 people in Wajir. Proof that purposeful collaboration transforms lives.


The #Griftu Groundwater Project is a game-changer in many ways, aiming at providing water supply to 9,200 people and potential for scale-up. Thanks to the tripartite collaboration between the Griftu community who donated the land, the 𝐖𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯'𝐭, UNDP Resilience Hub for Africa 🌍 UNICEF Kenya &

Nothing but smiles and joy yesterday in Griftu! We officially commissioned Phase 1 of the water project in partnership with UNICEF Kenya and 𝐖𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯'𝐭—bringing clean, reliable water to over 9,000 people. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen. This is what impact looks like!

Raging wars, a scorching planet, deepening inequality, human rights under siege. Our challenges are global. Our solutions must be too. That is why the United Nations exists: to find common purpose through dialogue. Not to erase differences, but to navigate them. Not just to debate, but


.UNICEF Kenya is joining State Department for Children Welfare Services, Terre des hommes Foundation, civil society & stakeholders for the 5th World Congress on Justice with Children satellite event in Nairobi from 2-4 June 2025. Theme: Advancing child-centred justice to end violence in the justice system.




Thank you Balozi Amb Lynette Mwende Ndile for facilitating this important discussion. It was a pleasure to meet Hon. Chiggai and her team. We look forward to following up in Beijing and with our colleagues at UNICEF Kenya #ForEveryChild






As we observe the #DayofTheAfricanChild, #DAC2025, on the theme 'Planning & Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress since 2010". In partnership with the State Department of Children Welfare Services, #Kenya, World Bank Kenya & in collaboration with Honourable
