GPF Kenya and TARDA Unite to Tackle Environmental Degradation and Accelerate Kenya’s Tree-Growing Agenda
Kenya continues to face the urgent challenge of environmental degradation, driven by deforestation, reduced forest cover, and the growing impacts of climate change on communities. These challenges threaten ecosystems, water sources, and livelihoods across the country — especially within the 19 counties under the Tana River Development Authority (TARDA). In
Hon. Salim Mvurya Launches 2nd Sowing of Chandaria–Daystar Tree Nursery and Celebrates 5th Cohort of President’s Fellowship at Daystar University
Athi River, 28 November 2025 — The Global Peace Foundation Kenya, in partnership with Daystar University, Chandaria Foundation, KCB Foundation, and UNICAF, today hosted a momentous double event: the launch of the 2nd Sowing of the Chandaria–Daystar University Tree Nurseryand the graduation of the 5th Cohort of the President’s Fellowship
Global Peace Foundation Kenya Inspires Over 200 Kenyatta University Student Leaders in Transformative Leadership Forum
On 21st November 2025 at the Kenyatta University School of Business Studies, the Global Peace Foundation Kenya, led by Mr. Daniel Omondi—Africa Regional Director and Country Director, Global Peace Foundation Kenya engaged with over 200 student leaders from Kenyatta University in an inspiring leadership forum. The students were taken through
GPF Kenya Strengthens Youth-Focused Smart Farming Partnerships at SMACHS Foundation Demonstration Farm
Karen, Nairobi – The Global Peace Foundation GPF-Kenya led by the Environment Program Manager, Mr Japheth Ouda, Youth Development Program Manager Ms Nasra Hassan, and Mr Rapando Vincent representing the Chandaria Foundation joined KCB Foundation and Kengen Foundation Managers Teddy Oracha and Ambrose, respectively, for a strategic visit to the
Global Peace Foundation Kenya Engages in EU–Kenya Civil Society Forum on Inclusive Structured Dialogue
The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Kenya, represented by Mr. Vincent Ayako – Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Manager, today joined government actors, development partners, and civil society leaders at the European Union–Kenya Civil Society Forum: Inclusive Structured Dialogue. The high-level forum convened representatives from the Government of Kenya, the European
GPF-Kenya Partners with Charlene Ruto and Chandaria Foundation in Student Environmental Stewardship Campaign at USIU-Africa
The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Kenya, led by its Environment Manager, Mr. Japheth Ouda, together with Mr. Vincent Rapando from the Chandaria Foundation, joined Ms. Charlene Ruto in a dynamic student environmental stewardship awareness campaign hosted by the KIPEPEO Group at the United States International University–Africa (USIU-Africa). The forum brought
Global Peace Foundation Kenya Partners with Daystar University and Safaricom for 5,000 Tree Planting Drive
November 2025 The Global Peace Foundation Kenya, through its Environment Manager Mr. Japheth Ouda, joined Daystar University, Athi River Campus, and Safaricom PLC in an impactful tree planting exercise of 5,000 assorted trees within the university’s expansive 300-acre land. This is part of GPF Kenya’s broad commitment to the promotion
Global Peace Foundation Kenya Executive Director Graces Launch of SMACHS Centre of Excellence and Strategic Plan 2025–2030
October 30, 2025 The African Regional Representative for the Global Peace Foundation, Mr. Daniel Juma, joined leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector at the official launch of the SMACHS Centre of Excellence and Strategic Plan 2025–2030. The event, hosted by the SMACHS Foundation, marked a transformative milestone
GPF Kenya: Message of Hope and Solidarity for Tanzania
To the people of Tanzania, our beloved brothers and sisters in the East African Community, The Global Peace Foundation extends its deepest and most sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones during the recent tumultuous period. The pain of such a loss is immeasurable, and our hearts
IPOA and Global Peace Foundation Kenya Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Accountability and Peacebuilding
September 16, 2025 The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Global Peace Foundation Kenya convened a high-level meeting to explore areas of collaboration, with discussions pointing toward a potential Memorandum of Understanding MoU. The engagement brought together senior IPOA leadership and the GPF-Kenya team led by Country Director, Mr.
GPF-Kenya Participates in High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration
Aug 29, 2025 Global Peace Foundation Kenya joined a high-level preparatory meeting convened in Nairobi to deliberate on the upcoming Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration (SSD), scheduled for 25 – 26 November 2025. The conference will mark a decade of global commitment to protecting education during armed
Inter Religious Summit – Courtesy Visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nairobi, Kenya | 13 June, 2025. The Africa Regional Representative of Global Peace Foundation, Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi, accompanied by Irene Kizito of Global Peace Women, Savanna McWilliams from Pepperdine University, and Programs Associate Mr. Benjamin Kitonga, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Protocol, Amb. Josphat K. Maikara,
YOUTH & JUSTICE | GPF Kenya at USIU-Africa’s Criminal Justice Week
Nairobi, Kenya – 12 June, 2025 At the heart of this year’s Criminal Justice Week at United States International University – Africa was a powerful call to action: youth must rise, speak, and shape the future of justice in Kenya. Global Peace Foundation Kenya’s Country Director and Africa Regional Representative
World Environment Day Commemoration
Mathare North, Nairobi | June 5, 2025 In celebration of World Environment Day, our Environment Manager Mr. Japheth Ouda joined hands with Green Dada, Mathare North Youth, Najimudu Initiative, and Mathare North Primary School for a vibrant community clean-up and tree-planting activity. Together, we planted 21 fruit trees within the
GPF Africa Calls for Teacher Empowerment at CAVU Africa Launch as Kenyan Youth Lead Climate Innovation.
Nairobi, Kenya – June 7, 2025 At the official launch of CAVU Africa and the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC), Global Peace Foundation Africa issued a bold call: Empower teachers to transform education—and the future of our planet. Held at the Nairobi National Museum, the event brought together students, educators, and