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Nairobi Launches a Material Recovery Facility in Korogocho Informal Settlement to Promote Waste Management and Recycling
Korogocho, Nairobi – 6 March 2026 – The Government of Italy, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in partnership with UN-Habitat, Nairobi City County, AVSI Foundation, and Miss Koch Kenya, today officially launched a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Korogocho settlement under the Waste Wise Nairobi – Korogocho Chapter project. The newly launched […]
DPGG meeting in Nairobi advances dialogue on GBV prevention and electoral preparedness in Kenya
The Development Partners Gender Group (DPGG), chaired by AICS with the support of Canada as co-Chair and UN Women as Secretariat, met last Thursday 5 February in Nairobi, with the participation of the Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe – State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, to advance dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and electoral […]
A historic visit to Puntland: Embassy of Italy, AICS, and UNIDO launch a strategic initiative for sustainable fishing and the development of the blue economy
Garowe, Puntland, 8th February 2026 – The Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, together with the Deputy Head of AICS Nairobi Office, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and local authorities presented today in Garowe, capital of Puntland, the initiative “Economic and Livelihood Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Somalia”, financed by Italy and implemented by […]
Malindi: an AICS visit focusing on health, education and local development
On 20 and 21 January 2026, a delegation from the AICS Office in Nairobi, led by the Head of Office, Dr Fabio Minniti, visited Malindi to monitor a number of projects carried out as part of two Italian Cooperation initiatives: the programme ‘Creation of a health network in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda’ (AID 012519) and […]
Designing the future: 38 young Kenyans graduate in Leather Bags Production
On 18 December 2025, 38 young students successfully graduated from the Leather Bags Production Training at Don Bosco Boys Town Technical Institute, marking the completion of four months of intensive technical and creative training.
Kenya: Italy supports new program to train future professionals in cultural tourism
Nairobi, 27/08/2025 – Today marked the official launch of the initiative “Professional and Scientific Training for the Development of Cultural Tourism”, funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and implemented by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK).
Italy Launches Programme to Train Somali Public Officials in the Health and Justice Sectors
The project aims to strengthen the competencies of Somali civil servants through the establishment of an Executive Master in Public Administration Management, offering two curricula focused on the strategic sectors of health and justice. The programme will train 140 public officials and 10–15 university lecturers, ensuring the sustainability of the training process.
SPeRA Conference 2025: Focus on Universities, Territorial Partnerships, and Human Rights
This year, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is participating in the "Italy-Africa-SPeRA Conference," an annual event organized by its counterpart, the Consortium, which brings together over 50 volunteer organizations operating in Africa in the social, training, construction, and healthcare sectors. The aim is to foster discussion and collaboration.
Somalia Rising: AICS Nairobi Webinar at the ASviS Festival
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Nairobi and the Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu will take part in the ASviS Festival with the online event “Somalia Rising”, an opportunity to reflect on the country’s path to recovery and on the contribution of international cooperation.
Kenya and Italy Launch Joint Forest Restoration Project in Cherangany Hills
Finanziato dal Governo italiano con un investimento di 4,5 milioni di euro (pari a circa 562,5 milioni di scellini kenioti) e realizzato in collaborazione con il National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND), il progetto rappresenta un’iniziativa di punta della strategia climatica italiana in Kenya