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Stakeholders, partners, and participants pose for a group photo during the official launch of the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive and Sustainable Physical Education and Sports for Community Development at Kenyatta University.

UNESCO Chair Launch at Kenyatta University

The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) marked a major milestone on 18 March 2026 with the official launch of the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive and Sustainable Physical Education and Sports for Community Development at Kenyatta University. The event, attended by KNATCOM Secretary General Dr. James Njogu, Prof. John Okumu…
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KNATCOM Staff, Partners, stakeholders and participants pose for a group photo during the Connect with respect workshop

KNATCOM Strengthens Curriculum to Prevent SRGBV

The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM), with support from UNESCO, convened a two-day training workshop for curriculum development officers at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) from 10–11 March 2026 to strengthen curriculum-based interventions aimed at preventing School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV). The training was implemented under the Connect…
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Sangwamahoro Burundi Dancers perform during the International Mother Language day 2026 at KU

International Mother Language Day 2026 Celebrations

Empowering Youth to Revitalize Indigenous Languages KNATCOM, in partnership  with (SIL) Kenya, KNEC, BTL and Kenyatta University joined hands to celebrate the 2026 International Mother Language Day (IMLD) at Kenyatta University Amphitheatre in Nairobi on 20th February 2026. The day is celebrated worldwide on 21 February to promote awareness and importance of…
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International Mother Language day 2026

International Mother Language Day 2026

International Mother Language Day (IMLD) celebrated worldwide on 21 February to promote awareness and importance of linguistic diversity contribution to peace and sustainable development. The theme for this year is “Youth at the Digital Frontier: Revitalizing Indigenous Languages in a Multilingual World”. This year, KNATCOM, is partnering with the Summer…
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World Radio Day 2026 celebration

Celebration of world radio day 2026

CELEBRATION OF WORLD RADIO DAY 2026 The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM), in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), Katiba Institute, and Internews commemorated the World Radio Day celebration at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The event was held on 13th February 2026 under the theme “Radio…
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World Radio day 2026

World Radio Day 2026

World Radio Day is an international commemoration of radio as a powerful medium for information sharing, dialogue, and social transformation. It is commemorated annually on the 13th of February. The mandate of the day is to continue celebrating the importance of radio as the most trusted platform of communication in…
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Environmental friendly Bio Bins

Promoting Climate Resilience Through Green Campus Initiative​

Promoting Climate Resilience Through Green Campus Initiative Pwani University launched the Green Campus Initiative on 12 February 2026, a sustainability programme under the Bioeconomy Educational & Policy Framework in Kenya (Bio-KE) Project. As part of promotion of climate resilience initiatives, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) partnered with the university…
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UNESCO–Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture

Call for Applications: 21st UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture UNESCO is pleased to announce the launch of the call for applications for the 21st edition of the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. The Prize recognizes and rewards outstanding contributions to the promotion, dissemination, and appreciation of Arab art and culture…
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