Francis believes that words are bridges and they can also create barriers. This was evident in the recent protest from the response Kenyans got from it's leaders. Words are powerful and we can use them wisely to shape futures and inspire hearts to action. #DDLuminaries #DDAt5

There are ethical considerations for the representation of vulnerable communities in the media space. Lucy says that stories are important for people to hear, but if the person behind the story doesn't feel seen or heard through the stories being told then it is in vain. #Impact

Panel Session 2 of the day is on Why We Need More Stories From Women In Africa. The panel is comprised of Joy Zawadi, Executive Director of Akili Dada, Pauline Wanna, Future First Kenya CEO and Bina Maseno, Founder, Executive Director, Badili Africa & our moderator Maria Angela.

Pauline Wanja says that the lack of aspiration affects the education outcomes of girls and young women in public schools, informal settlements and rural areas. #DDAt5 #Impact #Mentorship

The second panel. Discussions on Why Do We Need More Stories from Women in Africa? This panel sheds light on how the lack of women telling their stories affects the greater mass of population, to some extent even misleading whole countries! Bina Maseno #MadamPresident Badili #DDAt5

We are now doing book reading sessions facilitated by different Lynchpins and friends of DD. Book reading session one is facilitated by Gloria Omuya and our esteemed luminary Dr. Dr. Katindi Sivi is reading a section of her chapter for the first time 😃! #DDAt5 #Impact

Joy Zawadi says that it is important to understand what intersectional feminism is. It is this understanding that informs and challenges us to put on the lenses and do the homework to address the issues affecting women and marginalized individuals. #Feminism #Gender

Part 4 Live booklet reading session/Q&A with @SheillaMasinde discussing Africa's rebirth intersectional Justice and Equity #DDLUMINARIES

#ThisWeekAtDD, it’s all about philanthropy #ecosystem_analysis, #ecosystem_alignment and #ecosystem_resourcing at the 9th Edition of the East African #Philanthropy Conference in Kigali. See you then and there!

This video has the potential to be a massive online and offline campaign. Congratulations Kenya Police, you have reawakened the GenZ movement, closer to the June 25 anniversary no less.

Millions in churches, burial funds, remittances, mobile money... why doesn't this count as "development capital"? Imagine if we used Africa's own resources & ingenuity to drive change. Our GCEO MaqC reflects on #AfricanPhilanthropy Alliance magazine alliancemagazine.org/blog/is-philan…

Tomorrow! Join the Kenya Editors' Guild Thought Leadership Series as we unpack the critical impact of ODA cuts on Health & Development in Africa. Don't miss this vital discussion. See you at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi, from 9 AM! #ODACuts #HealthInAfrica #Development

The thought leadership session is underway at the Stanley hotel, Nairobi. Follow the live proceedings on; 🔴YouTube via 🔗youtube.com/live/yxKToVig5… 🔵Facebook via 🔗facebook.com/share/v/1AAVNZ… #KEGThoughtLeadership #ODAcutsImpact Amref Health Africa in Kenya Willow Health Media AFIDEP

Join the Kenya Editors’ Guild for our Thought Leadership Series as we unpack: “The Impact of ODA Cuts on Health & Development in Africa.” GET expert insights on what shrinking aid budgets mean for Africa’s future. #KEGThoughtLeadership #KenyaEditorsGuild x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

MaqC Gitau, Group CEO, Development Dynamics: When we talk about ODA we must also talk about the opaqueness that surrounds it. Aid does not always directly benefit the partner countries for whom it is intended. #KEGThoughtLeadership #ODACutsImpact

MaqC Gitau, Group CEO, Development Dynamics : The ODA cuts are not just about losing money. It is about losing reach, losing trust, and losing impact. #KEGThoughtLeadership #ODACutsImpact

MaqC Gitau, Group CEO,Development Dynamics: What role should African governments, private sector actors, and media play in ensuring that aid dollars translate into real impact? #KEGThoughtLeadership #ODACutsImpact

Why Kenya is now grappling with health sector challenges. peopledaily.digital/news/why-kenya… #KEGThoughtLeadership #ODACutsImpact PEOPLE DAILY Amref Health Africa in Kenya AFIDEP Development Dynamics Willow Health Media The End Malaria Council (EMC) Kenya Defrontera

As #ODA cuts impact health service delivery across #Africa, the question of how we build sustainable health systems is increasingly important. Speaking at the Kenya Editors' Guild inaugural Thought Leadership Series on “The Impact of ODA Cuts on Health Development in Africa,”

African thought, leading African policy! 🌍 Development Dynamics is looking to bid #ATTPlatform project in a consortium. Let's co-create an award-winning proposal! Connect to explore calendar.app.google/nAihMxUG39tbeR… #AfricanPolicy #ThinkTanks Phelcia kojwang MaqC Waithira Kibinda