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
Insurance Sector Dialogue on Responsible Business and Sustainability

Insurance Sector Dialogue on Responsible Business and Sustainability

In the face of rising societal expectations, evolving regulatory demands, and intensifying global risks, Kenya’s insurance sector must embed sustainability at the core of its operations.

12 Jun 2025
Global Launch of the Ocean Centres Initiative

Global Launch of the Ocean Centres Initiative

Global Compact Network Kenya joined other stakeholders around the world at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France for the official launch of the Ocean Centres, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing ocean safety and sustainabil

10 Jun 2025
Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya receives Global Recognition by Basel Institute on Governance at the 2025 International Collective Action Awards

Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya receives Global Recognition by Basel Institute on Governance at the 2025 International Collective Action Awards

The Code of Ethics for Businesses in Kenya, a joint initiative of Global Compact Network Kenya, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), has been recognized in the Collective Action Inspirational New

05 Jun 2025
Old Mutual Kenya joins UN Global Compact

Old Mutual Kenya joins UN Global Compact

Old Mutual Kenya has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, becoming part of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The company joins close to 300 participants in Kenya and Uganda, and more than 25,000 globally.

29 May 2025
Sanlam Kenya WEPs Signing Ceremony

Sanlam Kenya WEPs Signing Ceremony


Sanlam Kenya, a participant with the UN Global Compact, today reaffirmed its commitment to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) at a signing ceremony attended by Global Compact Network Kenya and UN Women Kenya.

28 May 2025