Pamoja Trust

12/06/2026

Join us for the webinar "Multiple Doors to Justice: Strengthening Access to Remedy for Communities Affected by Business Activities" as we explore the formal and informal pathways available to communities seeking redress for business-related human rights abuses in Kenya.

The discussion will bring together experts, civil society actors, communities, and government representatives to examine practical justice pathways and opportunities to strengthen accountability and remedy systems.

📅 18th June 2026
🕒: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
📍 Zoom

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nIWQ56pWTauhbrAtbG7x1g

11/06/2026

Pamoja Trust hosted a breakout session on Cultivating Justice in the Agribusiness Sector together with partners Centre for Education Policy and Climate Justice (CEPCJ) and DanChurchAid Kenya during the East & Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Dialogue.

The session brought together practitioners, civil society actors, businesses and development partners to examine how human rights due diligence can be applied in practice to promote equitable and sustainable outcomes within agribusiness value chains.

Discussions explored approaches to strengthening community engagement, addressing human rights risks, improving access to remedy and fostering more meaningful participation of affected communities in decisions that shape their lives and livelihoods. Participants also reflected on practical tools and emerging models that can help advance accountability, shared value and responsible business conduct across land-based investments.

As agribusiness continues to play a significant role in the region’s economic development, ensuring that growth is grounded in human rights, inclusion and justice remains essential.

10/06/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

"Business and human rights is no longer just about compliance, it is about action," urges Karen Poore, Country Director, DanChurchAid Kenya

The 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 is underway under the theme: "𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔-𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔."

The dialogue has convened stakeholders from across East and the Horn of Africa, including representatives from the private sector, human rights institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, government agencies, and regional bodies.

The forum seeks to assess progress and catalyse action in the adoption and implementation of Business and Human Rights frameworks at both national and regional levels, with a strong focus on measurable commitments aligned with the three pillars of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Protect, Respect, and Remedy.

The dialogue is made possible through the collaboration of Kenya and DanChurchAid , United Nations Development Programme - UNDP , Network of African National Human Rights Institutions - NANHRI ), Global Compact Network Kenya , United Nations Human Rights, Centre for Education Policy and Climate Justice (CEPCJ ), the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability, ACT Alliance , Witness Radio, Resource Rights Africa (RRA), Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

05/06/2026

One week to go until the East & Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Dialogue!

This year's dialogue will take stock of progress in the adoption and implementation of Business and Human Rights frameworks across the region, with discussions focused on strengthening accountability, improving access to remedy and promoting respect for human rights in business operations.

Through plenary sessions and country caucuses, participants will explore National Action Plans, policy developments, trade frameworks, and practical approaches to human rights due diligence. The dialogue will also examine sector-specific risks, particularly within land-based investments and highlight models that foster positive social impact and inclusive development.

For Pamoja Trust, these conversations are closely linked to our work on business and human rights, equitable land governance, social safeguards and the protection of vulnerable communities. We look forward to contributing to regional efforts aimed at promoting responsible business conduct and inclusive development outcomes.

Register here: https://www.danchurchaid.org/business-and-human-rights/east-africa-business-and-human-rights-dialogue-workshop

01/06/2026

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak!

25/05/2026

Pamoja Trust was proud to join partners, government representatives, caregivers, advocates, and development actors at the launch of the Nairobi State of Care Report 2026 and the Toolkit for Care Mainstreaming in Planning and Budgeting.

As part of the working group that contributed to the development of the report, Pamoja Trust submitted perspectives drawn from our work on refugee inclusion, community organising, urban informality, housing justice, social protection, and participatory governance.

The report is an important step toward recognising care as a critical pillar in building inclusive, equitable, and people-centred cities. It also highlights the need for stronger investment, coordination, and policy action across sectors supporting childcare, disability inclusion, migrant and refugee communities, care for older persons, domestic workers, and other vulnerable groups.

We commend the City County Government, Wow Mom Kenya, Oxfam Kenya, Youth Alive! Kenya, COVAW KENYA , Metropolis, World Association of the Major Metropolises and all partners involved for convening this important process and advancing conversations on care within planning and budgeting systems.

At Pamoja Trust, we remain committed to contributing to urban policies and systems that place dignity, inclusion and community wellbeing at the centre of development.

11/05/2026

Pamoja Trust, with Technical University of Kenya and Partnership for African Social & Governance Research - PASGR, invites you to a Public Lecture on Social Safeguards and Adaptive Settlement Planning in the Built Environment

13th May 2026
2:30PM - 5:30 PM
Technical University of Kenya

Register via the QR code on the poster.

01/05/2026

Today, we honour the labour that sustains our communities.
Happy Labour Day.

13/04/2026

The Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) convened in Nairobi, Kenya, concluded after three days of engagements focused on advancing the “Adequate Housing for All” agenda within Africa’s urban context. The Forum served as a key moment for aligning continental priorities on housing, infrastructure, and inclusive city development.

The Africa Urban Forum, convened by the African Union, is a key platform for advancing sustainable urban development across Africa. Rooted in Agenda 2063 and the 2022 Cairo Declaration, AUF2 focused strongly on “Adequate Housing for All” and on positioning housing as a driver of economic transformation, climate resilience, and social justice. The expected outcome of the forum is the AUF2 Nairobi Declaration, which will help shape Africa’s shared priorities and inform engagement at the upcoming World Urban Forum.

Deliberations throughout the Forum examined the need to scale affordable housing, strengthen land governance systems, enhance climate resilience, and foster partnerships that support implementation. There was sustained recognition of the role of communities in co-producing urban solutions, particularly in informal settlements where housing deficits remain most acute.

Pamoja Trust engaged across the Forum, sharing practical experiences from informal settlements on community-led housing models, land governance and participatory planning that centre urban vulnerable communities.

The AUF2 Declaration, presented at the close, captures these priorities while highlighting commitments to expand affordable housing, advance community-based housing development and integrate housing responses within climate action frameworks.

The Forum outcomes show a shared direction towards inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban development across Africa.