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Welcome to World Bank Kenya. Our mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results.

Nairobi, Kenya
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Joined December 2013
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 9

    NEWS: The Kenyan government with the support of the is investing over US$1 billion in 10 underserved counties in the North & North Eastern regions. (link: )

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    21 hours ago

    Women comprise over 40% of the world's agricultural labor force, yet they face a variety of constraints. Here are 3 misconceptions about women in agribusiness that hold companies back:

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    22 hours ago

    provides electricity for 83% of its population, the second highest rate in Sub-Saharan , but connecting isolated areas to the grid has proved very difficult. The solution:

    5 replies . 142 retweets 190 likes
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    May 22

    👍 Good news! Implementation of carbon pricing initiatives has tripled in the past decade. Discover which countries are putting a :

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    May 23

    Today 43% of Sub-Saharan ’s population has access to financial services. That’s up from 23% in 2011. Read more:

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    May 23

    Discover more about the growing momentum for worldwide with the just-released "State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2018" report. Download:

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    May 22

    Water scarcity could cost some regions up to 6% of their GDP. New Calendar depicts the frightening reality of ignoring sustainability in water scarce regions.

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    20 hours ago

    Grateful to our Korean partners for their ongoing support for ’s . Together, we are helping propel ongoing efforts by African govts to build a strong homegrown workforce in .

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    20 hours ago

    outbreak in : We are reacting swiftly through our Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF), committing $27 million & ensuring that the DRC’s 3-month Ebola response plan is fully funded in 2 days.

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    10 hours ago

    Who is putting a ? Find out in the newly released “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2018” report:

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  11. 12 hours ago

    40% of the world’s people are affected by water scarcity. Hence, we must rethink how to understand, value and manage water as a precious resource. Join the heads of state on to commit ! Turn it off, turn it on & turn it up!

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  12. May 23

    Learn how is helping to through projects in , , and more

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  13. May 23

    Learn how is helping to through projects in , , and more

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  14. May 23

    Sub-Saharan 2018 growth seen at 3.2%, to grow 1.1%, to accelerate to 2.5% says latest report:

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    May 21

    Top five countries where gap is a big or moderately big problem: 1. Mexico 🇲🇽 ⟶ 89% 2. Nigeria 🇳🇬 ⟶ 83% 3. Chile 🇨🇱 ⟶ 80% 4. Colombia 🇨🇴 ⟶ 80% 5. Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 ⟶ 79%

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    May 22

    Through a $3.2 billion investment, the is helping 12 to 17-year-old girls in Sub-Saharan & access quality . Read more here:

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  17. Retweeted
    May 22

    . launching State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2018 at today. Learn more:

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    May 21

    In , 600 million people still live without . Can off-grid be the answer? Watch the video and share your thoughts:

    8 replies . 77 retweets 126 likes
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  19. May 21

    FACT: In Kenya, access to improved sanitation increased by only 5% between 1990 and 2015.

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  20. May 20

    DYK that nearly 30M Kenyans are still using unsafe sanitation methods like rudimentary types of latrines, and about 6M are defecating in the open?

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  21. May 20

    Secure property rights help eradicate poverty and securing women’s land rights reduces gender inequality:

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