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Women Empowerment

The enabling and empowering of women is not only developmentally important but ethically right. However it is well acknowledged that many women in Kenya are excluded from making their contribution by all kinds of constraints including cultural. Targeting and focusing on the poorest women and giving them hope

Peace and Conflict Management

Violent conflict is endemic in and between many communities and in many parts of Kenya - as was highlighted by the post election violence. This is partly driven by poverty but also by a complex mix of historical, political, social, cultural and even religious motives. This is especially so in the less

Natural Resource Management

Today the environmental component is integral to any model of sustainable development. A large proportion of Kenya population (and those of its neighbouring countries), especially many of those suffering from poverty, depend on forest or fisheries or water or grazing or other natural resources for a major part of their revenue

Democracy and Governance

Vital to most positive change is the ability and opportunities of citizens to participate in the decisions and actions that most affect them. The political crisis triggered by the December 2007 presidential election bears witness to Kenya continuing struggle to democratize and improve governance. Safeguarding the

NEW JOB FOR ACT! CHIEF

Titus Syengo is stepping down as the chief executive Act! (formerly Pact Kenya) in December 2011.

The 41-year-old joined Act! in 2001 and was appointed chief executive in October 2007. He takes up a position in December this year as Deputy Country Director for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

“It has been the toughest decision of my life to leave Act!, he explained, “but the opportunity to work closely with the children and families who benefit from the Foundation’s programmes was ultimately too compelling to turn down”.

Titus Syengo is stepping down as the chief executive Act! (formerly Pact Kenya) in December 2011.

Syengo leaves Act! in its strongest ever position since launching in 2001. It is enjoying record breaking revenues, employs over 80 people and recently marked a 10^th anniversary by implementing a rebranding programme to establish its identity as an independent Kenyan NGO. Titus is not entirely bidding farewell to Act! but will be joining the board of directors and will therefore still be part of Act! family.

He has over 16 years experience of managing large development projects. As Director of Sudan Programmes at Pact Kenya he witnessed the milestone signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Before that he was a member of the management team spearheading a food security and conflict management programme in 10 East African countries.

Syengo has first hand knowledge of running programmes covering everything from women empowerment, democracy and governance to agribusiness, livelihoods, environment and natural resources.

The young man who began work building computers in the private sector never thought he would become a leading voice in championing the rights of poor and marginalized groups.

“Kenya’s civil society is vibrant and has a critical role to play in this country,” he commented. “It ensures that the government and the private sector take account of our citizens’ democratic rights in all their decisions.”

ACT LAUNCH DAY

Red baseball caps bobbed up and down like poppies in a field. They were being proudly and exuberantly worn by the staff of ACT! From the start of the day excitement levels grew in the Nairobi Head Office as the staff branded themselves in the new colours of ACT! Colleagues from the Mombasa and Mount Elgon offices- always warmly and noisily received- added to the general high spirits. They were not only celebrating the 10 year anniversary of ACT! but enjoying a new name and a new look....... read more

THE RE-BRANDING STORY OF ACT!

Pact Kenya has come of age. We embrace our future with a new name, a new look, a new positioning, a new voice. ACT! is now who we are. It is a name and identity that has evolved through many contributions and discussions with our 80 strong staff team, the board and partners. The name change has been one important step in a rebranding process that everyone in the organisation understands and supports......... read more