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News
Thrive Global: From a Combat Veteran To a Humanitarian

IPS: The United Nations Reforms-From Ideas to Actions

The Daily Nation: Half of Nairobians walk to work 

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: Ruto says the youth are experts of fourth industrial revolution 

All Africa.com: The Blue Economy For Africa’s Growth And How Japan Can Help
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The Star: Most pregnant teens are from poor families

Brits in Kenya: Nic Hailey stresses the critical role of family planning at Development Partnership Forum in Kenya

The Standard: Deputy President Ruto appreciates UN support for Uhuru’s Big Four Agenda

Reuters: Ex-Somali refugee's U.S. Congress win sparks debate in former home...

The Star: YUSUF HASSAN: Is the UN in Kenya fit for purpose?

Xinhua:  UN urges Kenya to partner with private sector on non-communicable disease

Relief Web: Resilience roadshow rolls into Kenyan capital

The Standard: Kipchoge vows to use his status to inspire youth

The Daily Nation: NMG to host public forum on development

Inter Press Service: Can Preventive Diplomacy Avert Military Conflicts? 

The Standard: First Lady:We can end preventable maternal and child deaths in Africa by 2030

​The Star: Government to begin skills development to improve youth employment

Inter Press Service: The Government of Kenya and United Nations Partnership to Achieve Universal Health Care Inspires Many in Silicon Valley and the Stanford, U.C. Berkeley Communities

Capital FM: Open letter to the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Coordinator for Kenya, Siddharth Chatterjee

The Star: I survived polio and overcame ‘deadwood of mediocrity’ label — Siddharth Chatterjee

The Korea Times: Ban Ki-moon personifies 'service before self'

​CNBC Africa: Interview 

WION/IDN News:  Kenya A beacon of Hope

Kenya Insights: 
Siddharth Chatterjee: UN’s Man of Honour or Disgrace To Kenya -

The Nation: United Nations, Africa must tackle youth unemployment

UNDP: Humanitarian partners appeal for $106 million to respond to the deteriorating drought situation

The Standard: Falsehoods targeting development partners end up hurting us

The Nation: How we can leave no one behind 

The Business Daily: UN appeals for more funds to aid hunger stricken Northern Kenya

Princeton Alumni Weekly: Alumni Around the Web

The Star: Free healthcare more desperately needed than free education

Washington Post: As Kenya elections draw near, country reveals an electorate divided by tribe

The Guardian: Live Q&A: What is the best model to bring healthcare to all? 

The Star: Changing Kenya’s narrative as one of the most dangerous countries for women to give birth

Reuters: Gucci purses and watermelons: dreaming of a better future for Kenya's hungry north

The Guardian: Drought takes centre stage in Kenya's election campaign as food prices rise

Financial Times: Joblessness is an ‘existential threat’ to Kenya’s future

Capital News: UN appeals for Sh17 billion from donors to help Kenya cope with drought

Thrive Global: Siddharth Chatterjee Runs a Half Marathon Every Sunday

The Standard: 
Taskforce to counter violent extremism launched in Nairobi

UNDP Press: Chatterjee Presents Credentials to Kenya Foreign Office

The Star: Chatterjee Appointed to Lead UN in Kenya

Amref Africa: Africa Health Agenda 

World Economic Forum: Agenda Contributor

Huffington Post: Siddharth Chatterjee Is A Man of Honor

Forbes: 
Passionate Leader of UNFPA Kenya Battles Violence Against Women, FGM and Child Marriage

Forbes: Why Siddharth Chatterjee's Well-Earned Appointment Requires Explanation

In Depth News: Private Sector Key to Attainment of SDGs in Kenya

Inter Press Service: Sustainable Development in Africa Will Not Be Achieved Without Women's Full Participation.

Reuters: Kenya seeks tech alternatives to break taboo over sex education in schools.

Buzzfeed: Why New Numbers On FGM Should Make You At Least A Little Optimistic

News center | Philips: Philips and UNFPA collaborate to transform lives in Mandera County, Kenya – announce plans to implement Kenya’s second “Community Life Centre”

Independent:  Mandera: Visiting the Kenyan region with the highest risk of dying in childbirth anywhere on earth

The Guardian: Where is the most dangerous place in the world to give birth?

BBC News: The Most Dangerous Place To Give Birth. 

United States Embassy, Kenya: Will Kenya End Female Genital Mutilation

UNFPA Kenya: Welcomes New Representative Mr Siddharth Chatterjee

UNFPA News: From promise to action: Ending preventable maternal deaths in Kenya

UNFPA News: United Nations Secretary General Mr. Ban ki Moon pledges support to reduce maternal mortality in Kenya

Special Olympics: A Future of Inclusive Health for Everyone: International Leaders Convene at UNICEF

UNFPA News: UN bestows honour on Kenya’s First Lady

Reuters: In Syria outbreak, polio exploits conflict once more

Global Post: Red Cross leader explains how polio vaccination campaign in Syria could work

Cherie Blair Foundation: After nearly three years of civil war, Syria sees polio outbreak

Huffington Post: Maternal and Child Health in Kenya

Huffington Post: Kenya Is Poised to End Maternal Deaths, Led by the First Lady

Inter Press Service: The Long March Towards Abolition of War

UNAIDS: Leveraging the transformative potential of the AIDS response as a force for social justice, equity and global health post-2015

Cherie Blair Foundation: "Child Bride": Two words that do not belong together

Wall Street Journal: Turkey Fights Disease at Syrian Border

Inter Press Service:  Q&A: “We Need a Decisive Win Against Polio”

IRIN:  Drought response requires getting development right

UNICEF Media:  Somalia floods devastate communities

Voice of America: International Women's Day Highlights Challenges for Somali Women

NPR: One Year After the Tsunami in Somalia

UNICEF Radio: Floods in Somalia

Global Observatory: Red Cross Response in Syria

BBC News:  Aceh death toll 'tops 100'

IRIN:  SOMALIA: Protect children from conscription, say aid agencies

AWC Kenyan Women: FGM impedes girl’s access to education

Christian Science Monitor:  In Sudan, soldiers become children again

Cherie Blair Foundation: Syria's Children

European Commission: Defeating AIDS - Advancing global health

Huffington Post: Are We Eating Our Young

UNFPA News: Meeting with First Lady of Kenya, Margaret Kenyatta