Global Compact Network Kenya

18/02/2026

As our Strategic Partnership Agreement 2.0, a collaboration between Global Compact Network Kenya and Danish Industry to advance responsible business practices, approaches its conclusion in 2026, we have entered an important period of reflection and forward planning.

The partnership has supported Kenyan companies to strengthen practices in gender equality, human rights due diligence and broader social sustainability, demonstrating the value of cross country collaboration in advancing responsible business standards.

A recent visit to CKL Africa, one of the participating companies, offered a valuable reminder: Progress does not always present as dramatic transformation. More often, it appears in steady shifts, strengthened policies, clearer accountability and more intentional leadership engagement.

These insights are shaping early conversations on the design of the next phase. While capacity building remains essential, lasting impact depends on systems level change and how learning is embedded into processes and leadership priorities.

We value the continued collaboration with Danish Industry and the shared commitment to strengthening responsible business within Kenya’s private sector.

18/02/2026

Tomorrow, join leading voices in compliance and corporate governance for a practical conversation on business integrity in Kenya.

Featuring CPA Neema K. Mkorori, OGW, CPA Felix Onjoma, John Munyiri, and George Kiruthu, this session will unpack what today’s integrity obligations mean in practice, and where organisations are most exposed, especially in procurement and third party engagements.

Date: 19 February 2026
Time: 11:00 AM EAT
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BusinessIntegrityWebinar1

16/02/2026

Badalu Home Care joined the UN Global Compact to reinforce its commitment to inclusive growth, decent work, and social sustainability.

Through its participation in Global Compact Network Kenya, the organization is strengthening its policies and practices around fair labour, gender equality, and long-term empowerment of women and youth. The focus is clear, building people-centred systems that support dignity, opportunity, and sustainable livelihoods.

Looking to embed people-centred sustainability into your organisation?
Learn more about joining by contacting info@globalcompactkenya.org.
Learn more: https://globalcompactkenya.org/

13/02/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹.

For Kenyan companies, sustainability will be tied to competitiveness, access to capital, regulatory alignment and long-term resilience.

In today’s Business Daily Africa, our Executive Director, Judy Njino reflects on why 2026 marks a structural shift for Kenyan business, and what leadership will require in this next phase.

From ESG expectations and market discipline to the role of responsible business in shaping national development, the direction is clear.

Read the full article here:
https://tinyurl.com/mwa46rdw

Climate risk and sustainability considerations are being built into lending decisions, credit assessments and portfolio strategies.

13/02/2026

As we approach International Women’s Day, the question is no longer whether progress on gender equality is possible, but whether it is happening fast enough.

At the current pace, closing the global gender pay gap will take generations. Yet the evidence is clear. When women succeed, businesses succeed.

Forward Faster calls on business leaders to move from intention to action by committing to gender-balanced leadership and closing the gender pay gap by 2030.

The moment for commitment and accountability is now.
What are you doing to advance gender equality?

12/02/2026

Myth: Building a sustainable and ethical supply chain in Kenya is too complex to be practical.

Reality: Many Kenyan businesses are already doing it and seeing the benefits.

Building ethical and resilient supply chains is often perceived as overly complex. In practice, many businesses in Kenya are strengthening how they source, contract, and engage suppliers, with clear gains in risk management, trust, and long-term resilience.

Across sectors, progress is being driven by clearer expectations, stronger governance, and a renewed focus on ethical conduct across value chains. What is often labelled as “complexity” is, in reality, a leadership and accountability challenge.

In Kenya, this work is supported by the Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya, a voluntary framework that promotes integrity and responsible business conduct across operations and supply chains. The Code encourages ethical engagement with suppliers and contractors, compliance with the law, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption and unethical practices.

Rather than replacing internal policies, the Code provides a shared reference point for responsible conduct and continuous improvement. For supply chains, this means fair dealing, timely payment, respect for contractual obligations, and responsible oversight across the value chain.

Strong supply chains are built deliberately. Through clear standards, consistent oversight, and a culture of integrity, businesses can strengthen resilience while contributing to sustainable economic growth in Kenya.

Learn more about the Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya:
https://anticorruption.globalcompactkenya.org/web/

12/02/2026

What does leadership for sustainable business really require as we move deeper into this decade?

It requires a shift away from short-term thinking and incremental change, toward leadership that understands sustainability as a core driver of resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value. Across sectors, the question is no longer whether sustainability matters, but how deeply it is embedded in strategy, governance, and decision-making.

These insights emerged from a CEO-level conversation with leaders including Tom Gitogo, Group Managing Director and CEO of Britam Holdings, Mary-Ann Musangi, Managing Director of HACO Industries Kenya, and Dr Toseef Din, CEO of MP Shah Hospital. Drawing from finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, the discussion highlighted how Kenyan businesses are responding to climate risk, talent expectations, regulatory shifts, and evolving stakeholder demands by integrating sustainability into their core business models.

The conversation was further deepened in a fireside exchange between Paul Polman, global business leader, philanthropist, investor, and co-architect of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and Abdi Mohamed, Managing Director of Absa Bank Kenya, and Board Chair, Global Compact Network Kenya. Their dialogue challenged businesses to move beyond compliance and efficiency, and toward net-positive leadership that restores trust, strengthens institutions, and delivers value for both society and the economy.

Together, these perspectives point to a clear conclusion. Sustainable business leadership today is about courage, collaboration and long-term thinking. It is about recognizing that strong governance, inclusive growth, and environmental stewardship are not constraints, but the foundations of future-ready organisations.

Watch the full dialogue and explore these insights in depth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZyqsNQSK1w

If your organisation is looking to strengthen leadership, governance, and long-term value through responsible business practices, let's talk: info@globalcompactkenya.org

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11/02/2026

Global Compact Network Kenya, led by Executive Director Judy Njino, engaged with Dr. Julius Kipngetich, Group CEO of Jubilee Insurance and Advisory Board Member of The Blue Company Project.

The discussions, which included other representatives of The Blue Company, focused on how the private sector can drive meaningful change in Kenya by championing integrity, upholding the highest ethical standards and strengthening accountable leadership across sectors.

In 2026, Global Compact Network Kenya and The Blue Company Project will explore thematic engagements for participants, providing a platform for business leaders to share practical solutions, strengthen thought leadership and contribute constructively to the national development agenda.

10/02/2026

Economic crime is not just a compliance issue, it is a business risk.

From procurement and third-party relationships to leadership accountability, many organizations remain exposed despite having policies in place. UN Global Compact Principle Ten calls on businesses to actively prevent corruption in practice, not just on paper.

Join our upcoming webinar to assess where your organization may be exposed and what effective integrity systems look like today.

Webinar details
Business Integrity in Kenya: Are You Compliant or Exposed?
Thursday, 19 February 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EAT
Virtual
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BusinessIntegrityWebinar1

09/02/2026

Aquasol Technology Limited joined the United Nations Global Compact to deepen its commitment to responsible innovation and sustainable development.

Through Global Compact Network Kenya, the company is connecting with peers and learning platforms that support ethical business conduct, environmental responsibility, and solutions that expand access to clean water and renewable energy. This engagement strengthens Aquasols’ ability to scale impact while protecting communities and ecosystems.

Building solutions for people and planet?
Find out how to join the UN Global Compact by emailing info@globalcompactkenya.org.
Learn more: https://globalcompactkenya.org/

06/02/2026

🌍 With less than five years left to 2030, the latest Sustainable Development Goals progress update shows that the world is falling behind on commitments that are central to Kenya’s development trajectory. Slower progress on climate action, inequality, decent work, and financing for development directly affects Kenya’s ability to build climate resilience, create quality jobs for a growing youth population, protect natural resources and sustain inclusive economic growth.

Only 35% of SDG targets are on track or showing moderate progress. Nearly half show little to no improvement, while 18% have slipped below the 2015 baseline.
These gaps are increasingly visible across the most pressing issues facing Kenyan businesses and communities in 2026, including climate disruptions, water stress, youth unemployment, gender inequality in leadership and the workplace, and access to sustainable finance for growth and innovation.

This moment calls for renewed leadership from business. Through the Forward Faster initiative, companies are encouraged to accelerate action across five critical areas that are highly relevant to Kenya’s context: climate action, gender equality, living wages, water stewardship, and sustainable finance.

At Global Compact Network Kenya, we work closely with businesses to move beyond commitments into action by strengthening policies, building internal capacity, facilitating peer learning, and aligning company strategies with national priorities and global standards.

Our role is to help Kenyan businesses translate global frameworks into measurable, locally grounded impact that supports long-term resilience, competitiveness, and shared prosperity.
🔗 Explore the latest SDG figures and the role of business in accelerating progress: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2025/
🔗 Learn more about Forward Faster and how your organisation can engage: https://forwardfaster.unglobalcompact.org/home

06/02/2026

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Fishing and aquaculture remain central to livelihoods, food security, and employment, yet occupational safety and decent work challenges continue to affect workers across these value chains, from work at sea and aquaculture sites to landing areas, processing facilities, transport, and markets.

This hybrid workshop focuses on advancing occupational safety, decent work, and sustainability across fishing and aquaculture value chains, with an emphasis on practical actions, alignment with International Labour Organization standards, and locally informed solutions that can be implemented on the ground.

Convened under the Ocean Centres initiative, hosted by the UN Global Compact and supported by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the session contributes to ongoing efforts to strengthen safety, responsibility, and resilience in ocean-based economies.

Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Time: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Format: Hybrid (Mombasa)
Register to Join online: https://tinyurl.com/OceanCentresKenyaWorkshop6
Register to attend in person: https://tinyurl.com/OceanCentresKenyaWorkshop6Mbsa

As Kenya advances its Blue Economy agenda, how do we ensure that safer livelihoods and decent work are embedded across fishing and aquaculture value chains, and what practical actions can move this from policy to practice? Join the discussion.