Plan International Kenya

22/09/2026

Joining Forces Alliance sign ✍ a Memorandum of Understanding–a collective power to safeguard children 🚸 in Kenya.

September 22, 2026

Joining Forces Alliance (JFA), a consortium of six largest child-focused agencies: ChildFund Kenya, Save the Children Kenya SOS Children's Villages International Terre des Hommes Netherlands in Africa World Vision Kenya and Plan International Kenya today officially signed an MoU, a significant milestone to enhance our continued commitment in putting children at the centre of our programming.

From child participation in decision-making spaces, to protection during emergencies, the coalition continues to adopt a rights-based approach to ensure that the best interests of children are achieved and no child is left behind.

For the past three years, JFA Secretariat was spearheaded by Plan International Kenya. Today's session also marked the official handover of the Secretariat to SOS Children's Villages Kenya.

"As a consortium, strategic preparedness from emergencies such as El Niño rains and the general election is our top priority to ensure safety and protection of children. By combining our expertise and resources, we are well positioned to unlock sustainable value and opportunities for them," said George Otim Country Director, Plan International Kenya.

In his remarks, SOS Villages Kenya Country Director Walter S. Odhiambo said, "Our shared commitment is our promise to enhance our collaboration in safeguarding our future leaders who hold us accountable."

Since 2017, the six global agencies joined forces to secure children's rights and end violence against them. Read more about Joining Forces Alliance>https://joining-forces.org/about-joining-forces/

09/09/2026

Happening now:

Honoured to collaborate with the Office of the First Lady, Ministry of Health and National Syndemic Diseases Control Council(NSDCC) and other stakeholders in a National roundtable to , as we reaffirm our commitment to eradicate:

▪︎New HIV infections
▪︎Teenage pregnancy
▪︎Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

01/09/2026

Combating and climate shocks in protecting children, girls and women

In a recent Press Release by Kenya's Ministry of Interior and National Administration mapping out high risk counties that will be affected by the El Niño, Plan International is currently deploying an integrated strategy to ensure immediate protection and long-term climate resilience from El Niño that exacerbates vulnerabilities.

prevent children from going to school, with floods destroying infrastructure leaving families displaced and undermines their livelihoods. This exposes children, especially girls and young women to harmful practices such as , sexual exploitation, child labour, child trafficking, spikes in and severe nutrition disparities.

Our Programme Implementation Manager Naaman Ochieng speaks to BBC News-Swahili on Plan International's position on our ElNiñoPreparedness.

01/09/2026

Combating and climate shocks in protecting children, girls and women

In a recent Press Release by Kenya's Ministry of Interior and National Administration mapping out high risk counties that will be affected by the El Niño, Plan International is currently deploying an integrated strategy to ensure immediate protection and long-term climate resilience from El Niño that exacerbates vulnerabilities.

Climate shocks prevent children from going to school, with floods destroying infrastructure leaving families displaced and undermines their livelihoods. This exposes children, especially girls and young women to harmful practices such as , sexual exploitation, child labour, child trafficking, spikes in and severe disparities.

Our Programme Implementation Manager Naaman Ochieng speaks to BBC News Africa on Plan International Kenya's position on our

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

: Launch of Early Childhood Development Education centre in Turkana West

"Our school now has a handwashing point, two-door toilet and two new classrooms for the young pupils. We are so happy," said an elated learner from the refugee community.

She said during the official launch and handover of Nationokar Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centre in Lopur Ward, Turkana West.

In his remarks, the Head of the Institution Edward Lobuin said that the intervention of the constructed ECD centre has elevated the institution into a comprehensive school.

"The intervention will improve a safe environment for learners, and enhance attendance, concentration for learners from both the host and refugee communities," said Lobuin.

County Government of Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus, who was the Chief Guest, applauded CSOs partnership in projects implementation, adding that the ECDE centre will increase enrollment for learners.

"Turkana county will continue to enhance stakeholder engagement to achieve shared goals that benefit the communities such as Shirika plan," said Dr. Erus.

"At Plan International, children are our priority. This new ECDE facility secures an uniterrupted academic and play-based routine for learners in crisis-affected areas-all nationalities living in Kakuma refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement scheme and Lopur Ward," said George Otim Country Director, Plan International Kenya.

Nurturing Futures project is a three-year project funded by Danmarks Indsamling targeting host and refugee communities to implement interventions such as , , services outreach, and access to Sanitation and

To implement these projects in Turkana county, Plan International Kenya works with various partners namely: Agency for Cross-Border Pastoralists Development (APaD), Swisscontact and Water Mission

Plan International

25/08/2026

12/08/2026

Moderated by June Alfreds on The Urban Online Show the podcast hosted Dr. Chipo Muchabaiwa, Youth Engagement Manager - Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa (MEESA). She speaks about empowering young people into leadership spaces. Here's the discussion> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IchhCJXITW8

12/08/2026

Catch the interview on Y254 here>
https://youtu.be/98lM4CWoI_E?si=QsbGHOCKEsuLW6_H