Echo Network Africa Foundation - ENAF

06/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE: The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Convenes Global Forum at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), Advancing Women’s Leadership in Global Governance

🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4hJ2FLk

28/09/2026

"Peace is not something we inherit automatically. Every generation must choose it, protect it, and invest in it."

At the International Day of Peace 2026 convening in Nairobi, ENAF President and CEO, Dr. Jennifer Riria, delivered a clear reminder: peace cannot wait for crisis. It requires continuous investment in functioning institutions, dialogue, and community trust.

Watch the highlights from the convening, where ENAF joined community leaders, Women Peace Champions, and local boda boda operators to commit to proactive peacebuilding and make peace our everyday culture.

24/09/2026

Are we prepared to wait up to 150 years for Africa to close the gender gap?

On September 17, 2026, Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) and the Democracy Trust Fund convened 207 leaders from 11 African nations for our Inaugural South-to-South Pan-African Dialogue. The consensus was clear: Representation is a doorway; influence is the destination.

From navigating early campaign financing and dismantling patriarchal barriers to securing robust electoral protection against political violence, our regional experts unpacked what it truly takes for women to get to the seat, lead on the seat, and sustain power beyond it.

Catch the full story, view speaker highlights from across the continent, and watch the webinar recording on our website:
🔗 https://www.enafricafoundation.org/organizational-news/the-echo-effect-from-kenya-to-the-rest-of-africa/

23/09/2026

On Monday at the International Day of Peace 2026 convening, ENAF President and CEO Dr. Jennifer Riria emphasized the critical need for proactive, community-led peacebuilding ahead of the 2027 elections.

Through our Tuvuke Initiative, ENAF has reached nearly 16,000 individuals across five counties this year alone. We are actively equipping 52 Women Peace Champions and local boda boda operators with the tools they need to mediate conflicts, resist political manipulation, and refer survivors to appropriate services.

Everyday citizens are not just the audience for peace, they are the infrastructure sustaining it. Read the full story on our website: https://www.enafricafoundation.org/news-stories/peace-conflict-resolution/international-day-of-peace-enaf-calls-for-proactive-grassroots-action-ahead-of-2027/

17/09/2026

🔴 WE ARE LIVE! The Pan-African Dialogue on Women's Leadership is officially underway.

From Kenya and Nigeria to South Sudan and beyond, we are unpacking the structural barriers women face across the continent—and how to dismantle them.

Tune in LIVE on YouTube right now:

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17/09/2026

We are hiring! Echo Network Africa Foundation is looking for qualified candidates to join our team for two open positions:

- GESI Officer (Kisumu): Support gender equality and social inclusion mainstreaming across the YISA Consortium. Requires a relevant degree and 5+ years of experience.
- Finance Intern (Nairobi): Assist with ERP entries, reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation. Requires a finance/accounting degree, CPA Intermediate Level 2, and 1 year of experience.

Send your application through our recruitment portal and access the full job description details at enafricafoundation.org/job-openings/

16/09/2026

Did you know that millions across Africa will head to the polls over the next two years? From South Sudan to Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, and Nigeria, our continent is entering a defining political transition.

The campaigns are starting... but where are the women?

We must ensure women aren't sidelined by the structural barriers of politics or reduced to token representation.

Join ENAF and Democracy Trust Fund tomorrow for The Pan-African Dialogue on Women’s Leadership as we explore how to move women to the seat, support them on the seat, and ensure their influence beyond the seat.

🗓️ 17 Sept 2026 | 🕑 2:00 PM EAT
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/webinar17sep26

14/09/2026

Calling all financial inclusion and community development experts!

ENAF is seeking a dynamic consultant/firm to strengthen financial literacy, governance, and sustainable VSLA methodologies for young women self-help groups attached to Beach Management Units (BMUs).

This assignment is part of the Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture (YISA) Programme implemented across Kakamega, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Busia, and Kilifi counties.

Deadline: 18th September 2026
Access Terms of Reference: enafricafoundation.org/proposals-tors/
Send Proposals to: [email protected]

07/09/2026

As South Sudan heads to the December 2026 elections, join ENAF & DTF for a timely Pan-African conversation on advancing women’s leadership, representation and meaningful political participation; both in South Sudan and across the continent.

📅 17 September 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM EAT
💻 Zoom: https://bit.ly/webinar17sep26

To be part of this conversation, register your attendance via the attached link or scan the QR Code on the poster:

🔗 More Details: https://www.enafricafoundation.org/event/the-pan-african-womens-leadership-dialogue-south-sudan-in-focus/

04/09/2026

Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) presented its 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements at its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Friday, 28 August, marking 44 years of catalysing sustainable development, women’s leadership, and social equity across Africa. Navigating a dynamic development landscape, the Foundation recorded a 94 percent programmatic performance mark and expanded its operational footprint across all 47 counties in Kenya.

Throughout 2025, the Foundation directly impacted 86,917 beneficiaries, with young women accounting for 52 percent of the reach. Key interventions unlocked KES 89.4 million in revolving loan funding to create 10,241 youth jobs, enabled aquaculture enterprises along Lake Victoria to harvest over 25,000 kg of fish, and deployed 16 Mobile Science Laboratories alongside 16 Hesabu Clubs to advance girls' STEM education.

"Investing in women's leadership is not only a matter of equity but a strategic imperative for building peaceful, prosperous, and resilient societies," noted Board Chairperson Verity Nyagah, commending management for prudent stewardship and institutional resilience.

Reaffirming the institution's readiness for continental expansion following its US 501(c) registration, President and CEO Dr. Jennifer Riria highlighted the power of collective resolve. "When women rise, mountains move! From economic empowerment and peacebuilding to girls' STEM education and women's political leadership, we are witnessing our founding vision become a living reality across Africa," Dr. Riria affirmed.

Check out our 2025 Annual Report: https://www.enafricafoundation.org/organizational-news/enaf-agm-2026-annual-report-2025/