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Disclaimer: The 2017 Annual Report covers essentially the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. All necessary efforts have been taken to make sure that information contained in this publication is correct and not misleading. However, the possibility of errors or unintentional omissions can not be excluded. Any use of information, in full or in part, should be accompanied by an acknowledgement of UNDP Kenya as the source. For enquiries, contact: United Nations Development Programme, Kenya | UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) UN Gigiri Complex, Block M, LEVEL 3 | P.O. Box 30218-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: +254 20 762 4307 | Email: registry.ke@undp.org | www.ke.undp.org | Twitter: @UNDPKenya Facebook: @UNDPinKenya | Instagram: undpkenya All rights reserved. Š UNDP Kenya 2018
UNDP PARTNERS with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global perspectives and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. In Kenya, UNDP aims to address poverty, inequality and exclusion in an integrated and area based approach supporting communities and government to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Our programmes are delivered in consultation and partnership with a broad range of stakeholders including; the Government of Kenya, civil society organisations, independent bodies, development partners and other UN agencies.
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UNDP PROGRAMMATIC FOOTPRINT SOUTH AT NATIONAL AND COUNTY LEVEL SUDAN ETHIOPIA
Mandera
Turkana
Marsabit
National
Turkana Mandera
Marsabit
Nyandarua West Pokot
Laikipia
UGANDA
Samburu
West Pokot
Samburu
Bungoma
Uasin Gishu
Busia
Baringo
Meru
Kakamega Siaya
Laikipia
Nandi
Vihiga
Meru
Tharaka-Nithi
Kisumu Nyandarua
Kericho Homa Bay Migori
SOMALIA
Isiolo
Isiolo
ElgeyoMarakwet
Trans Nzoia
Wajir
Wajir
Nakuru
Nyeri
Kirinyaga
Nyamira Kisii
Tharaka-Nithi
Embu
Garissa
Embu Garissa
Murang'a
Bomet
Kirinyaga
Kiambu Nairobi
Narok
Machakos Kitui
Tana River
Narok
Tana River
Kajiado
Kajiado
Makueni
Kitui Lamu
Lamu Kiambu Nairobi Kilifi Nyeri
Kilifi
Taita-Taveta
Murang’a
Mombasa Kwale
Machakos
TANZANIA
Makueni
Taita-Taveta
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Kwale
Programmatic outcome Support to the devolution process
Deepening Foundations for Peacebuilding and Community Security
Productive Sectors and Trade
Environment, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction
Civil Society Engagement
Number of implementing partners
33
20
6
22
34
UN Volunteers attached to the projects
4
16
2
6
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Nandi
Samburu
Trans Nzoia
Elgeyo-Marakwet
Trans Nzoia
ElgeyoMarakwet
Bungoma
Baringo Bungoma
Baringo
Busia
Uasin Gishu
Busia
Kakamega
Laikipia
Uasin Gishu
Kakamega Vihiga
Vihiga Siaya
Nandi
Nakuru Kisumu
Siaya
Kericho
Nakuru
Kisumu
Nyandarua
Nyeri Kirinyaga Kericho
Nyamira Homa Bay Kisii
Homa Bay
Nyamira
Bomet
Murang'a Bomet
Migori
Kiambu Migori
Kisii
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CONTENTS
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FOREWORD
DEVOLUTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND LAND MANAGEMENT
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PROGRAMMATIC OUTLOOK
COMMUNITY SECURITY, COHESION AND RESILIENCE
PRODUCTIVE SECTORS AND TRADE
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LESSONS LEARNED IN 2017
44 WORKING WITH THE UN COUNTRY TEAM
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REFLECTION ON RESULTS AND RESOURCES
UNDP TEAM
2017 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
PHOTO CREDITS
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I have been fishing for 6 years at Sio Port, because it is closer to my home. However, I would like to transition to motorbikes and selling of nets and bait; these are more profitable. - Fredrick Otieno Socioeconomic transformation through innovative approaches and integrated interventions are critical to building resilience, increasing labour productivity and reduction of the unemployment rate especially for the youth.
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FOREWORD: RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE incidence of poverty at 39.9 % with 14.5% of the population in extreme levels of poverty. Severe food crisis due to protracted drought, impacted communities’ coping capacities and mechanisms; exacerbating their vulnerabilities. In 2017, the government declared drought a national emergency, with 23 of 47 counties affected. 5.6 million people were reported to be in need of humanitarian assistance with 3.4 million people food insecure.
MR. SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE Resident Representative, UNDP Kenya KENYA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH faced headwinds in 2017 due to a prolonged electioneering period, drought and persistence of slow credit growth because of the continued capping on bank lending rates. The National Treasury revised the country’s GDP growth projection for 2017 downwards from 5.9% to 5.1%. Kenya made significant progress on social indicators such as Education and Health but more efforts are required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals as the country continues to face high levels of poverty as the Multidimensional Poverty Index shows, a higher
Generally, the General Election on 8 August 2017 was prefaced by a tense campaigning period characterised by elevated levels of political engagement, questions over electoral preparedness of key institutions and multiple litigations on various aspects of the elections. The prolonged electioneering period, had a negative impact on the socio-economic activities across the country. Inflation rates rose from 7.84% in May 2017 to 8.36% in August 2017, significantly affecting ordinary Kenyans. The underemployed and unemployed easily became targets for political impasse, while insecurity remained a key risk to Kenya’s development aims. Despite improved security measures across the country, there were also several reported incidents of terrorism and violent extremism.
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Looking forward, in November 2017 during his inauguration ceremony, President Uhuru Kenyatta unveiled the government’s Big 4 Agenda, focusing on affordable healthcare, manufacturing, food security and affordable housing; setting out an ambitious development plan for the government, for the next five years, in line with the Vision 2030 and the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP remains committed to working with communities, the Government of Kenya and development partners in leapfrogging human development and economic growth, with the aim of leaving no one behind; and reaching the furthest left behind first. It is my honour to invite you to this 2017 annual report, that highlights UNDP’s support towards Kenya’s development progress. n
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The improved road network within my county has made it easy for me as a farmer to transport and sell my produce. - Jane Nyanchira Devolution as an enabler for sustainable development aims to bring services closer to the people – Leaving No One Behind.
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We are pastoralists and these cattle are our lifeline. The drought has been so harsh; and we have lost many of our herds and forced to take the remaining animals to other counties where the drought is not as bad as it is here in Garsen. - Hassan Duko In collaboration with implementing partners and county governments of Turkana, Kwale, Kilifi, Garissa and Tana River, UNDP Kenya is helping communities recover their livelihoods and strengthen government’s capacity at national and county level in disaster preparedness and response.
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2017 PROGRAMMATIC OUTLOOK
constitutional and legal requirements; and by October 2017, research showed that, 88% of Kenyans support devolution. Most county governments have put in place mechanisms for civic engagement; and 75% of Kenyans are reported to be aware of the roles and functions of devolved units.
AMANDA SERUMAGA Country Director, UNDP Kenya THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT progress towards Devolution and Accountability through the Support to Elections Processes in Kenya (SEPK) and Devolution projects. On Devolution, following planning and budgeting capacity development support, funded by development partners, all of the 47 county governments’ 2017/18 budgets were approved by the Controller of Budget having followed
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For elections, UNDP’s SEPK through an elections basket fund, supported the IEBC to conduct General Elections and Fresh Presidential Elections. With UNDP’s technical advisory and financial support, the IEBC’s legislative and drafting capacity was strengthened and the Mass Voter Registration, resulted in 3,782,089 first time voters, 95% of the target; with the total number of registered voters at 19,611,423 (47% women and 51% youth); representing a 58% increase of registered voters compared to 2013. UNDP-UN Women partnership provided technical advisory support to 150 women candidates to participate in the General Elections as well as civic education that enhanced women’s
engagement in governance and participation in political processes. This contributed generally to the gains witnessed in the 2017 General Elections where women were elected to various posts such as; three Governors (6.38%), three Senators (6.38%), 23 members of the National Assembly (7.93%) and 96 members of County Assemblies (6.76%), increasing significantly the number of elected women from 5.63% in 2013 to 11.40% in 2017. Women’s representation in the National Assembly now stands at 21% up from 19.6% in 2013, although Kenya still falls short of meeting the constitutional requirement that not more than two thirds of any gender can hold office in elective positions or political appointments. Further, the UNDP-UN Women partnership facilitated the implementation of the Political Parties (Amendment) Act 2016 which requires that political parties promote the values of inclusion by upholding the ‘two thirds gender’ constitutional principle when seeking registration.
On Community Security, Cohesion and Resilience, 1500 households benefitted from community resilience interventions bringing the total number of people benefitting to 379,000. Through the Drought Response and Resilience project, 23 counties (49%) established operational Early Warning and Response Systems for disaster risk reduction, emergency response and conflict management; resulting in increased subnational resilience to climate change and other shocks. In addition, four counties developed action plans for Preventing Violence Extremism (PVE), which outline risk reduction and; early warning and response measures. Furthermore, 3,095 beneficiaries acquired knowledge and understanding of the pathways to radicalisation and violent extremism. To curb radicalisation in learning institutions, 2,429 students from 35 institutions gained skills on how to resist narratives that promote extremist ideologies and radicalisation; and 75 deans of students gained the capacity for early detection of
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radicalisation. 1,304 correctional officers in 117 facilities increased their capacity to manage convicts and remandees to mitigate and reduce recidivism into violent extremist groups, which resulted in rights-based programmes for the treatment of offenders. Partnering with research institutions, six knowledge products were published to inform evidence based policy formulation and programming on PVE resulting in an increase in country specific knowledge on the drivers of violent extremism. UNDP continues to work closely with public institutions at national and county levels in Kenya and is committed to strengthening its’ programmatic footprint through deployment of staff and resources, while integrating SDGs in the County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) to address inequalities and equitable access to resources. In this report, we share progress made towards supporting Kenya’s development agenda; and, acknowledge support from the Government of Kenya, our development partners, civil society, private sector and implementing partners that play a key role in the growth of the communities that we serve. n
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My passion is to advocate for community empowerment and self reliance for all groups of people. I’m proud that my efforts have contributed towards the establishment of schools for the mentally challenged in my county. - Elphas Palia UNDP supports community empowerment initiatives that encourage and promote engagement of People with Disabilities for inclusive local decision making.
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Without public engagement and participation, we will not succeed. To grow a culture of community ownership of ideas and projects all of us must get involved to ensure that everyone benefits. - Muamalat Community Group
DEVOLUTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY UNDP’S WORK IN the governance sector in Kenya is aimed at building institutions and processes that are more responsive to the needs of citizens especially the poor and marginalised, and that ensure fidelity to the rule of law. UNDP supports the country’s efforts towards achieving Vision 2030’s Political Pillar, which envisions a democratic system that is issue-based, people centred, results oriented and accountable to the public. This Political Pillar gears to transform the country’s political governance across four strategic areas; ■■
The Rule of Law, Electoral and Political Processes
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Democracy and Public Service Delivery
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Transparency and Accountability
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Security Peace Building and Conflict Management
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2017 DEVELOPMENT RESULTS
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145 (69 Female) magistrates gazetted For the national elections, UNDP technical and financial support enabled the Judiciary strengthen its’ capacity to adjudicate presidential and other election petitions, with 145 (69 female) magistrates gazetted to adjudicate election petitions. This increased capacity contributed to the timely disposition of electoral matters; and to increased confidence in the judicial system.
Devolution Policy UNDP technical advisory support contributed to the design and implementation of the Devolution policy and regulatory framework to assist government agencies more effectively implement their mandates for devolved governance.
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42 Counties
139 Staff Deployed 139 staff deployed to 42 counties to monitor general elections
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights was funded to deploy 139 staff in 42 counties to monitor party primaries and the general elections resulting in greater compliance with human rights; and/or the capacity to seek accountability for violations.
County Public Participation & Civic Engagement UNDP co-financed public participation and civic engagement processes in Nyeri, Kitui, Kwale and Turkana counties and provided technical backstopping to develop County Civic Engagement Frameworks. The capacity for rights based responsive delivery of services in Kitui, Machakos and Turkana counties was strengthened through the UNDP Amkeni project HRBA skills development facility for CSOs. The project also supported the CSO network to lobby for implementation of the Public Benefits Organizations’ Act and deployed public outreach programmes reaching over 100,000 individuals indirectly.
150 women receive support to participate in the General Elections PROGRESS MADE TOWARDS ACHIEVING GENDER EQUALITY Women representation in National Assembly increases from 19.6% in 2013 to 21%
Supported by UNDP, in collaboration with UN Women, 150 women candidates received technical advisory support to participate in the General Elections.
150 Women Supported
Women representation in the National Assembly increased from 19.6% in 2013 to 21%. Other elected women include: 3 Governors and 3 Senators compared to 0 in 2013; while at ward level there was a 8.9% increase in elected women from 85 to 96 in 2017. 5 women were elected as County Assembly Speakers compared to 1 in 2013. 2016-17 2013
21.0% 19.6%
3 Governors and 3 Senators
0
85 96 Elected women at ward
â–˛ 8.9%
Women elected as County Assembly Speakers
Gender Mainstreaming With UNDP and UN Women support, County Integrated Development Plan Gender Mainstreaming Guidance Note was developed and is currently used to guide gender mainstreaming for planning and budgeting processes at the subnational level. Further, to mainstream gender responsive budgeting, the National Treasury reviewed the Standard Chart of Accounts to include specific coding on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) which will enable tracking and reporting in budgets. ANNUAL REPORT 2017 UNDP KENYA | 21
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I’ve always hated injustice and this led me to Law School. Being admitted to the bar, is a dream come true; it is another step towards fighting injustice. - Vania Maria
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Access to timely and accurate information provides members of the public with the relevant knowledge required to participate effectively in democratic processes at national and county levels.
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As religious leaders we are part of the local elders, whose critical role is to ensure that our communities are secure and members of our societies live in peace and acceptance of one another.
Engagement with religious organisations bolsters interfaith collaboration on Prevention of Violence Extremism as well as reduction of inter-religious tensions.
COMMUNITY SECURITY, COHESION AND RESILIENCE UNDP WORKS TOWARDS strengthening resilience against conflicts and risks of climate change and disasters in promoting national institutional and policy frameworks and infrastructures for disaster risk mitigation and conflict prevention. In conflict prevention, the strategic focus is strengthening inter-county coordination and joint response, and institution building mechanisms; focusing on governance oriented approaches to address emerging issues such as county and constituency boundary disputes, resource extraction and land related conflicts; and power sharing to enhance social inclusion, and integration of minorities and ethnic groups. A further emphasis is on scaling up peace building and conflict prevention in cross-border and area-based programmes initiated through the Resident Coordinator’s office; and leveraging on the UNDP comparative advantage in these areas. The incorporation of disaster mitigation and resilience reinforces UNDP’s focus on the regions prone to new forms of security dynamics related to the infiltrations of extremist groups from neighbouring Somalia. n
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2017 DEVELOPMENT RESULTS
100%
of the counties establish functional drought early warning systems 3 counties put in place Disaster Risk Management Policies
100%
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With UNDP’s technical and financial support to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), 100% of the counties established functional early warning systems; 3 counties put in place Disaster Risk Management (DRM) policies. The National DRM policy was approved and, Kilifi and Kwale counties completed hazard atlases to inform evidence-based policy and programming.
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counties improve disaster coordination & response
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of counties establish drought early warning systems
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counties put in place Disaster Risk Management Policies
13
counties gain skills to respond to, and mitigate, impact of drought
UNDP provided financial and technical support, through NDMA, to 13 counties which gained skills to update and use drought contingency plans to respond to, and mitigate, the impact of drought.
Conflict early warning & response mechanisms in 47 counties through UWIANO. The UWIANO Platform for Peace received UNDP technical and financial capacity and implementation support to strengthen subnational peace mechanisms by establishing conflict early warning and response mechanisms in 47 counties to facilitate high level political engagement through a National Peace Platform and Steering Committee; and, convene multi-sector dialogue to foster social cohesion and promote peaceful coexistence through 47 County Peace Forums during electoral period.
5000 (2000 women) people engaged in violence reduction dialogue forums in 34 counties PROGRESS MADE TOWARDS ACHIEVING GENDER EQUALITY
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56%
UNDP scaled up support to implementation of the Kenya National Action Plan on (United Nations Security Council Resolution) UNSCR 1325. As a result, 5000 (2000 women) people were engaged in violence reduction dialogue forums in 34 counties.
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women (56%) and 257 men 257 (44%) supported in 44% economic empowerment
UNDP significantly contributed to women’s engagement in economic activities, peace building and DRR. 327 (56%) women and 257 (44%) men were supported in economic empowerment, as a result, women are involved in spaces and trades previously considered a male domain.
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(45% women, 55% men) PVE capacity enhanced
Capacity in PVE for 3,095 (45% women, 55% men) people was enhanced, enabling women to play a critical role in addressing radicalisation and violent extremism. Policies and bills developed have mainstreamed gender.
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45%
1702
2000
People engaged in violence reduction dialogue forums
3000
Support for women leaders in general elections enhanced Support for women leaders in the general elections and nomination in party lists was enhanced through advocacy with political parties and the media. In collaboration with UN Women, UNDP produced a report on the performance of women in the party primaries and the 2017 general elections.
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Gender inequalities manifest as the lack of equitable access to; decision making, assets or finance. Resilience building initiatives designed to reduce communities’ vulnerability require gender-sensitive livelihoods and economic interventions. In Turkana County, members of the Nawoyawoi irrigation scheme have equal stake in decision making and land ownership.
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We urgently need to address inter-community tensions that emerge from our political differences, and encourage tolerance among members of our society. - Joseph Kunguru
Local level infrastructure for peacebuilding and conflict prevention supports cohesion and peaceful citizen participation in electoral processes.
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I’m a member of Muliru Farmers Conservation. We are an agroforestry conservation group of 30 members that reaches approximately 360 outgrowers. Our main focus is promotion of forest conservation by encouraging farmers to use smart agriculture techniques that help reduce pressure within the forest area. - Member, Muliru Farmers Conservation Group
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND LAND MANAGEMENT UNDP SEEKS TO SUPPORT Kenya meet its’ obligations to international environmental agreements while enhancing the contribution of natural resources and environment towards poverty reduction and sustainable socio-economic development. UNDP supports the government to develop appropriate policies, strategies, tools and innovative programmes that integrate environment into national planning and budgeting processes, as well as promoting effective management of natural resources for production and income diversification. In addition, UNDP assists Kenya with the domestication of Multilateral Environment Agreements and Conventions through development of projects that build capacities at grassroots, county and national levels. UNDP focuses on four main environmental areas namely; ■■
Climate Change (both adaptation and mitigation),
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Natural Resource Management (Sustainable land Management),
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Forestry and Biodiversity/Wildlife),
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Sustainable Energy Access (both at upstream policy levels and downstream community levels)
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2017 DEVELOPMENT RESULTS
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policies, action plans, legal frameworks & knowledge products
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Policies
Improved policy, regulations and knowledge about environmental sustainability, land and natural resource management at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE) with the completion of 5 policies, action plans, legal frameworks and knowledge products through UNDP’s financial and technical support.
Knowledge Products
Action Plans
Legal Frameworks
Technical and advisory support to the KWS enabled an increase in conservancies within Amboseli National Park by 121,520 Km2;
2.5% 121,520 Km increase of conservancies 2
2.5% population increase in elephants, buffaloes, giraffes & zebras Poaching and illegal trade in wildlife products was reduced resulting in an annual 2.5% population increase for elephant, buffalo, giraffe and Grevy’s zebra species. 32 | UNDP KENYA 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Amboseli and Chyulu National Parks
Management effectiveness @ 67%
and improved the management effectiveness scores for Amboseli and Chyulu National Parks from 66% to 67%. UNDP also supported MoE with technical advisory support to submit the Nagoya Protocol first Interim Report on Access to Benefit Sharing (ABS) of Genetic Resources for the protection of indigenous and local communities’ interests.
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health centres in 4 counties baselines on health care & solid waste management
With UNDP specialised technical support to MoE, Kenya improved harmful medical waste management by establishing baselines on health care and solid waste management in 12 health centres in 4 counties and designing action plans for the reduction of Unintended Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs).
x12 Solid Waste Management
Technical support towards mainstreaming of climate change in policy making UNDP technical support to MoE also enabled the ministry to ensure the Budget Policy Statement affirmed the importance of mainstreaming climate change; and to launch a climate change planning and budgeting course.
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SMEs: 5 women, 9 People Living with Disabilities & 50 men trained
Through the UNDP Switch Africa green programme, 64 SMEs participants (5 women, 9 People Living with Disabilities and 50 men) were trained in cost cutting, record keeping and product innovation and diversification. The women have acquired new skills to diversify their projects.
Healthcare centres
Health Baselines
PROGRESS MADE TOWARDS ACHIEVING GENDER EQUALITY
x5 x9
Women
People Living with Disabilities
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Men
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With the spread of the mobile network and the availability of solar power to charge our phones; we are able to remain in contact with other game rangers, and our families. This has considerably improved our effectiveness in countering poaching and illegal trade in wildlife.
- Dalmas Nasine and Nangida Seremon
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The Kakamega forest is the only tropical rainforest in Kenya of the Guineo-congolian type that once stretched across from West to East Africa. It has over 360 species of birds, 380 species of plants, 400 species of butterflies and 7 species of primates. 80% of the forest plants are of medicinal value that locals use to cure many common ailments.
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I’m satisfied with the work of my hands. My family is well fed, housed and I can take care of my children’s school fees. The best part is I’m no longer begging for assistance.
- Pamela Omondi Addressing widening inequalities such as access to finance and skills alignment by engaging women and youth in alternative livelihoods such as; small business enterprises will help individuals lift themselves out of poverty.
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PRODUCTIVE SECTORS AND TRADE UNDP KENYA WORKS towards reduction of poverty and acceleration of progress with the aim of achieving Sustainable Development Goals by supporting pro-poor economic growth and inclusive market development in Kenya. In support of inclusive growth, UNDP has been working at the policy level to create an enabling environment and has supported catalytic interventions at county level through establishment of business development centers. Under this programme, UNDP seeks to address economic and social exclusion and inequality in Kenya through an integrated approach focusing on promoting inclusive growth by mainstreaming and promoting inclusiveness through the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes that support sustainable development; empowering the poor as economic agents by developing their entrepreneurial and labour market skills, integrating them into value chains and promoting goods and services for the poor;
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and ensuring that legal, policy framework and institutional capacity is in place to effectively support sustainable management of the Extractives sector. Given Kenya’s vibrant private sector and the economic significance of the informal sector, UNDP recognises the institutionalisation of high-level and sector-specific public-private dialogue and value chain development approaches as fundamental to better harnessing the contribution of the private sector to development. UNDP is also supporting Kenya’s Extractives sector through its regional capacity and collaboration, with the African Minerals Development Centre and the regional multistakeholders’ hub for Extractives at the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) East Africa Resource Centre in Nairobi. These activities will be implemented jointly with the relevant GoK ministries. n
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My work as a Lapidarist involves sorting and cutting out gemstones supplied by local artisanal miners. This value addition process ensures that the gems are of high quality and of more value before they are sold.
- Denis Oredo Ntabo
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2017 DEVELOPMENT RESULTS National Investment Policy With UNDP support, KenInvest finalised and launched the National Investment Policy to guide and support local and international investments in Kenya.
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Mining Regulations enacted
Through UNDP’s embedded technical advisory support at the Ministry of Mining (MoM), the MoM enacted 7 mining regulations, to support the implementation of the Mining Act (2016) .70% of the MoM Cadastre, a web-based e-Government system for industry participants was reconfigured; and, will enable industry participants to interact with the MoM in a transparent, efficient and equitable manner.
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(15 Female) County Business Development Centres members trained
In partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Devolution and Planning, 34 (15 Female) County Business Development Centres Board members received skills development in management of business centres which serve as one-stop-shop facility for the empowerment of Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) at the County Level. This strengthened capacity enabled greater local business access to advisory services.
PROGRESS MADE TOWARDS ACHIEVING GENDER EQUALITY
Association of Women in Energy and Extractives registered Through the Ministry of Mining, the Association of Women in Energy and Extractives in Kenya (AWEIK) was registered to increase the participation of women in the Extractives sector with UNDP support. AWEIK is an organisation that provides women with opportunities for equitable professional and economic development within Kenya’s Extractives industry.
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I learned how to sew back in 1990 but at that time I didn’t have a sewing machine. In 2017, I joined this women’s group to revive my passion and perfect my skills. As you can see, I’m still learning from my colleagues.
- Dorothy Hadulu Bocha
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We have a membership of 20 women and our business runs on local orders. Sewing is enabling us to supplement our income; now, one of the key areas we are looking at is improving how we operate, to ensure that we are attracting more business and become self reliant.
- Margaret Kapune Rolly
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Addressing the development challenges is a collective responsibility that involves; county and national government, local communities and their leaders; and, development partners. UNDP places emphasis on building and maintaining strong partnerships, with both state and non-state actors; at both national and county levels with the aim of promoting consensus around analysis and effective interventions, to development challenges. - Amanda Serumaga, Country Director
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LESSONS LEARNED IN 2017 1. Working at three levels (National, County and Community) has proved useful in ensuring programme ownership by beneficiaries and more effective vertical coordination. As such the CO will roll-out area based development linked to integrated programming in a bid to reach the marginalised segments of society. 2. A strengthened focus on sub-national engagement while refining national policy advisory support towards strengthening devolution and macro-economic issues is critical to ensure rapid socio-economic development and uplifting communities with a long-term net effect on improved progress towards realisation of national development priorities. The CO will strengthen its programme advisory support at national and sub-national levels to ensure strategic programmatic interventions at both levels.
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the private sector are important partners to ensure increased engagement with right holders and inform policy dialogue with duty bearers. Through partnerships and closer engagement with CSOs, the private sector and other partners, the CO will facilitate increased engagement and accountability between both the duty bearers and rights holders in policy implementation. n
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WORKING WITH THE UN COUNTRY TEAM THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR co-chaired the internal UNCT UNDAF discussions and prioritisation for the political pillar, and chaired the external stakeholder discussion with GoK and non-state actors resulting in agreed UNDAF programming priorities. The Country Director also chaired the Strategic Result Area on Governance on behalf of the UNCT. In the design of the Joint UNDP SDG3 platform for Universal Health Care, the Country Director and Governance Team Leader conducted the due diligence review for prospective partners. The Head of Programmes, Governance Advisor and Governance Analyst were active members of the UN Programme Oversight Group, Chair the UN Devolution Working Group, and Co-Chair of the UN Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Working Group respectively; ensuring UNDP knowledge sharing and positioning. The UNDP Strategic Policy and Advisory Unit, led by the Economics Advisor, chaired the UN SDGs Working Group and supported the Government to develop the first National Voluntary Report for Kenya (2017).
Led by UNDP, the UNCT also engaged with newly elected Members of Parliament ‘Kenya Parliamentary Caucus on SDGs’ resulting in a framework agreement for a partnership on Agenda 2030. UNDP also made a presentation on SDGs at the Senators’ Induction Workshop resulting in agreement for continued capacity support by the UN on SDGs. For national planning the UNDP programme team supported prioritisation for the draft MTP III, analysis of the country context and global obligations on SDGs during the UNCT UNDAF Strategic Prioritisation Retreat and UNDAF II Think-tank Workshop. The DCD Operations chaired the Common Services Management Team (CSMT) and ensured the implementation of BOS activities in line with the QCPR. UNDP also organised the Macro HACT Assessment on behalf of the UNCT. Operationally, UNDP also led the ICT working group and continued to be an active member of the UN Common Services Budget and Finance Committee, Human Resources Working Groups, the Procurement Working Group as well as the UN Communications Working Group.
UNDP provided support to the One Programme, and led various UNCT engagements on the development of the new UNDAF. These included, UNCT UNDAF Strategic Prioritisation Retreat and UNDAF II Think-tank Workshop and the UNDAF stakeholders’ validation meeting. UNDP provided support to the Operating as One SOP in the areas of Human Resources initiating the harmonised rental subsidy threshold, with the Head of ICT providing ICT
working group leadership. UNDP supported HACT implementation by launching the Macro Assessment which informs the public finance operating environment for the new UNDAF 2018-2022 in Kenya, and provided overall leadership of the Common Services Management Team which saw the consolidation of BOS and Common Services planning and reporting as part of streamlining DaO operational activities for reduced transaction costs. n
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We are alive to the challenges that Kenya continues to face; youth unemployment, security threats including terrorism and radicalisation; challenges of accountability, inequality and exclusion made worse by poverty, gender inequality, climate change, budgetary constraints among others. However, it is important for us to consolidate the gains we have collectively made, so that we continue to uphold the implementation of the Constitution, while responding to the needs of Kenyan citizens, especially the most vulnerable, to ensure that no one is left behind. - Siddharth Chatterjee, UNDP Resident Coordinator
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REFLECTION ON RESULTS AND RESOURCES UNDP KENYA MOBILISED 80.6% of regular resources from bilateral partners including the EU in 2017 compared to 69% in 2016. This was because of the CO’s effective electoral assistance programme in 2017, which attracted partnership with the Governments of Italy and Germany. Peace building and conflict prevention benefited from partnership with DFID, SIDA and EU. Engagement of indigenous and local communities in forest ecosystems attracted partnership with the World Bank. UNDP’s leadership in electoral assistance and devolution proved critical in leveraging flexible funding and partnership with other UN Agencies such as UN Women on gender mainstreaming and Office of the High Commission on Human Rights (UNHCR) on human rights programming. Whereas regular resources declined by 8% from 2016 to 2017, the amount received enabled the CO to provide catalytic support to new interventions such as Countering Violent Extremism. Regular resources also enabled the office to leverage GEF funding at 9% of total income in 2017. The CO has mobilised US$ 131,000,000 of the CPD target of US$ 200,000,000 representing 65.5%.
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Improved results reporting by demonstrating quality, delivery and sustainability;
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Sustained implementation of POPP and SOP guidelines resulting in 100% unqualified NIM and DIM audits;
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Increased communication and visibility through high quality and diverse communication products;
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A positive CPD mid -term evaluation; and
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Active and professional participation in sector and development partner working groups.
On the contrary Kenya suffered from drought and a protracted electioneering period in 2017. These hampered the ability to mobilise resources for all areas of intervention. There was increased focus by government and donors on humanitarian support and elections. In 2018, the CO intends to leverage support to focus areas such as; inclusive and accountable governance, Devolution focusing on frontier counties, UN cross-border programme and UNDP’s offer on policy and advisory support through the SDGs Platform. n
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2017 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 6,438,674
16%
4,149,889
11%
4,058,258
7,094,927
10%
18%
INCOME (USD)
39,399,675 3,320,394
8% From the People of Japan
8,026,628
20%
80,622
EUCOMM
Denmark
1%
298,662
Germany
1%
2,441,496
6%
Italy
1,094,143
Netherlands
1,062,251
3% 3%
MPTF 847,102
2%
486,630
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RPA 214,121
1%
277,130
1%
420,479
SEPA 182,275
1%
Netherlands
2%
118,054 1,090,799
Italy
4%
1,903,649
7%
Germany
Ireland
From the People of Japan
Denmark
116,760 90,793 58,502
2,036,994
7%
EUCOMM
3,193,720
12%
4,651,871
17%
EXPENDITURE (USD)
27,220,201
4,493,828
4,150,004
17%
15%
4,221,223
16%
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In our commitment to supporting Kenya to improve policy, legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable management of environment and natural resources; and to catalyze transformation towards a green economy closing the energy gap, UNDP will optimize strategic opportunities to support climate smart development pathways for improved livelihoods, including initiatives that will help increase access to renewable energy technologies at industrial and household levels, in urban and rural areas.
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AfDB
The African Development Bank
AGPO
Access to Government Procurement Opportunities
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AMV
Africa Mining Vision
BC BOS BPPS
Biashara Centres Business Operations Strategy Bureau for Policy and Programme Support
CCA
Climate Change Adaptation
CEO
Chief Executive Officer
CFA
Community Forest Association
CIDP
County Integrated Development Plan
CIPS
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
CO CPD CSOs DaO DCD-O
Country Office Country Programme Document Civil Society Organisations Delivering as One Deputy Country Director Operations
DfID
Department for International Development
DIM
Direct Implementation Modality
DOCO
Development Operations Coordination Office
DPC
Direct Project Costing
DRM
Disaster Risk Management
DRR
Disaster Risk Reduction
EA
Environmental Assessment
EC
European Commission
EEP
Economic Empowerment Programme
ESARO RDT
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office Regional Directors Team
EU
European Union
EWS
Early Warning Systems
FPE
Fresh Presidential Elections
GCF
Green Climate Fund
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
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GEF GEWE GES GPEDC GSS HACT HDR HIV HLM
Global Environment Facility Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Gender Equality Strategy Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation Global Staff Survey Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers Human Development Report Human Immunodeficiency Virus High-Level Meeting
HQ
Head Quarters
HR
Human Resources
HRBA
Human Rights Based Approach
ICF
Internal Control Framework
ICT
Information and Communications Technology
IEBC IFI IGAD IP IUCN
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission International Financial Institution Intergovernmental Authority on Development Implementing Partner International Union for the Conservation of Nature
IWP
Integrated Work Plan
JSA
Joint Staff Association
KELIN KenInvest
Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS Kenya Investment Authority
KFS
Kenya Forest Service
KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service
LDP
Leadership Development Pathways
LTA
Long Term Agreement
M&E
Monitoring and Evaluation
MAPS
Mainstreaming Acceleration Policy Support
MDGs
Millennium Development Goals
MoM
Ministry of Mining
MoU
Memorandum of Understanding
SEPK
Strengthening Electoral Processes in Kenya
MTP
Medium Term Plan
SIDA
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
NAMA
Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions
NASA
National Super Alliance
NCAJ
National Council on the Administration of Justice
NEPHAK
The National Empowerment Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya
NGO
Non-governmental Organisation
NIM
National Implementation
NIP
National Investment Policy
NSDP
National Skills Development Policy
SLM
Sustainable Land Management
SME
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
SOP
Standard Operating Procedures
SSC/TC
South-South Cooperation and Triangular Cooperation
TICAD
Tokyo International Conference on African Development
ToC TRAC
Table of Contents Target for Resource Assignment from the Core
OAI
Office of Audit and Investigations
ODA
Official Development Assistance
UK
United Kingdom
OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
UN
United Nations
OMT ORPP PAC PAGoDA
Operations Management Team Office of the Registrar of Political Parties Programme Appraisal Committee Pillar Assessed Grant or Delegation Agreement
UN Habitat UNCT
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme United Nations Country Team
UNCTAD
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNDAF
United Nations Development Assistance Framework
PMD
Performance Management and Development
PMU
Programme Management Unit
UNDG
United Nations Development Group
PoPP
Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures
UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme
PRODOC PSO RC RCO ROAR
Project Document Procurement Support Office Resident Coordinator Resident Coordinator Office Results-Oriented Annual Report
RR
Resident Representative
RSC
Regional Service Centre
SAI
Supreme Audit Institutions
SCoK
The Supreme Court of Kenya
SDGs
Sustainable Development Goals
UNFCCC UNON
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change The United Nations Office at Nairobi
UNV
United Nations Volunteers
USA
United States of America
USAID USD WG
The United States Agency for International Development United States Dollar Working Group
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UNDP KENYA TEAM 2017 ABDI KAGWA » AGNES MWANGI » ALEX NDEGWA » AMANDA SERUMAGA » ANABEL SIONGOK » ANDREW ONYANGO » ANNE ROMANI » ANNE-ROSE KOGI » ANTHONY AGYENTA » ARIF NEKY » ASFAW KUMSSA » ATHANAS MALENJE » BERNADETTE NDEDA » BETTY AMBUNDO » BOKAYO SORA » BONIFACE KIINI » BONIFACE KITILI » CARLFREDRIK BIRKOFF » CATHERINE MASAKA » CECILIA KARAGU » CHRISTINE KIURA » COLUMBUS EPETET » DAVID EKAI » DAVID GITHAIGA » DAVID MAINA » DICKSON MAGOTSI » DIMITRI LERMYTTE » DORA WERE » DOROLETTAH KENANITORORI » EKITELA LOKAALE » ELIAS MIKKO ILMARI KAHLA » EMAN YARROW » EMMANUEL OLE SAYIORRY » ERASTUS ETHEKON » EUNICE ONYANGO » EVELYN KOECH » FAITH OGOLAH » FATUMA HUSSEIN » FLORA NJOGU » FRANCIS GITONGA » FRANCIS MATHEKA » FRANCIS MAUNDU » FREDRICK OBADE » GEOFFREY OMEDO » GEORGE GITONGA » GEORGE OWAK » GORDON ONYATA » GRACE THUO » IMRAH MUGHAL » INGER HAUGSGJERD » ISAACK OTIENO » JACKSON MUKIRI » JACQUELINE ANYONA » JAMES KASURA » JAMES WAGALA » JAMILA ABDI GABOW » JANE LIKIMANI-GACHANJA » JANE SERWANGA » JANET NDENGA » JANE NJOROGE » JANETY NYAMBU » JOAN VWAMU » JOHN ANDEGA » JOHN GATHUYA » JOHN ONYANGO » JORAM RUKAMBE » JOSEPH IMONI » JOSEPH OSIRO » JOYCE DELOGE » JOYCE SOILA » JOYOUS BEGISEN » JUDY MUGO » JULIUS CHOKERAH » KATHRA SHARAMO » KEVIN ODHIAMBO OCHIENG » LILY MUREI » LINET LUGOGO » LISA PALFART » LUDFINE BUNDE » MARGARET MBUGUA » MARIAM IBRAHIM » MARTHA MATHENGE » MARY NJOROGE » MARY NYERERE » MWENDWA KIOGORA » NEHEMIAH NDAR » NGELE MWARIMBO-ALI » NICHOLAS RIBAI » PATRICK MAINGI » PAULINE ODHIAMBO » PEGGY MMATA » PER KNUTSSON » PETER GICHARU » PIUS HANDA » PRISCILLAH MUISYO » RAPHAEL MUTITU » RISA ARAI » ROGERS DHLIWAYO » SABINA LITO » SCHOLASTICA MARENYA » SHEILA NGATIA » SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE » SILAS KINTALEL MALOE » SYIAD ABDI » SYLVAN OJALLA » TANIA MUTUKU » THEOPHILUS POISHO » TIMOTHY COLBY » TIMOTHY RANJA » TOM NYAWANDA » VERONICA NDERITO » VICTOR OCHIENG’ OLUOCH » WAMBUA KITUKU » WASHINGTON AYIEMBA » WARIKO WAITA » WILMOT REEVES » ZACCHAEUS SOIT » ZEINABU KHALIF
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