Africa at the Table: Ocean Centres Kenya and the Global Conversation on Ocean Finance, Safety, and Sustainability

Africa at the Table: Ocean Centres Kenya and the Global Conversation on Ocean Finance, Safety, and Sustainability

The 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11), taking place in Mombasa from 16 to 18 June 2026, is the most consequential gathering in global ocean governance in over a decade.

16 Jun 2026
Private Sector Pre‑Dialogue for the East and Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Session

Private Sector Pre‑Dialogue for the East and Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Session

This afternoon, Global Compact Network Kenya joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark,

09 Jun 2026
The Procurement Shift Kenya’s Boardrooms Need to Take Seriously

The Procurement Shift Kenya’s Boardrooms Need to Take Seriously

Less than 1% of corporate procurement spend globally reaches women-owned businesses and in Kenya, the figure is estimated at only 3%, according to the International Finance Corporation’s

07 May 2026
From Coastal Dialogue to National Action: Ocean Centres Kenya Enters Its Next Phase

From Coastal Dialogue to National Action: Ocean Centres Kenya Enters Its Next Phase

Ocean Centres Kenya has completed its eight-workshop series across the Kenyan coastline, marking an important step in advancing a safer, more sustainable, and inclusive blue economy.

24 Apr 2026
The Bell Has Rung. The Market Must Answer.

The Bell Has Rung. The Market Must Answer.

286 years. That is how long it will take to close the global legal gap between women and men at the current pace of reform. It is a number that should make every boardroom uncomfortable.

13 Mar 2026
Launch of Ocean Centres Kenya to Protect and Unlock the Full Potential of the Blue Economy

Launch of Ocean Centres Kenya to Protect and Unlock the Full Potential of the Blue Economy

With Kenya’s ocean and coastal ecosystems facing numerous threats driven by climate change and unsustainable practices, UN Global Compact Network Kenya has launched Ocean Centres Kenya, a progressive initiative to protect marine ecosystems, streng

06 Aug 2025
Global Compact Network Kenya and Nation Media Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Champion Corporate Sustainability in Africa

Global Compact Network Kenya and Nation Media Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Champion Corporate Sustainability in Africa

In a landmark move to advance corporate sustainability, Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) and Nation Media Group (NMG) today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the role of media as a catalyst for sustainable devel

30 Jul 2025
Executive Roundtable on Accelerating Sustainable Finance for a Resilient Africa

Executive Roundtable on Accelerating Sustainable Finance for a Resilient Africa

In a powerful show of commitment to sustainable development, senior leaders from the financial and business sectors convened today at an executive roundtable themed “Accelerating Sustainable Finance for Africa Through Mobilising Local Private Capi

22 Jul 2025
Student Engagement Forum on Workplace Ethics at Riara University

Student Engagement Forum on Workplace Ethics at Riara University

Global Compact Network Kenya, in strategic partnership with Riara University, convened a future-focused Student Engagement Forum on Workplace Ethics, a defining moment in our mission to inspire, equip, and empower the next generation of ethical le

17 Jul 2025
Global Compact Network Kenya ushers in new Board leadership at the 11th Annual General Meeting

Global Compact Network Kenya ushers in new Board leadership at the 11th Annual General Meeting

UN Global Compact Network Kenya ushered in a new era of leadership at its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) with new appointments to its Board.

04 Jul 2025