Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Kenya

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View to the southwest from Central Nairobi — Creator: flickr.com I Nairobi by Ninara / Licence: CC BY 2.0

About FES in Kenya

In 1964, just one year after independence, the first Resident Representative of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) was sent to Nairobi to open an office from which all further activities would be coordinated. FES has been continuously working in Kenya since then. In May 1972, a first official agreement between the Government of Kenya and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung was signed. Throughout its presence in Kenya, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has collaborated with a wide array partners from universities, civil society organizations, trade unions, government departments, local communities, and political parties who share and support the values and ideas of Social Democracy.

FES in Kenya

Our Programmes

The photo shows a group of workers wearing hard hats walking along a concrete path through an industrial site. — Creator: FES Kenya

Labour Movement

Drawing from its rich heritage in the German and global labour movements, FES Kenya collaborates closely with its Kenyan partners to advance an independent, democratic and membership-driven labour movement.

This photo shows a group of participants and organisers of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation’s ‘Political Leadership and Governance Programme’ (PLGP) in Kenya. — Creator: FES Kenya

Young Leadership

The FES Kenya Young Leadership Programme nurtures value-driven political and trade union leaders committed to social justice and social democracy, equipping a new generation to lead with integrity, courage, and a vision for inclusive change.

Old Town Mombasa Market — Creator: flickr.com I Brad Knabel / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Climate Justice

Kenya is a global leader in green energy—but who is left behind? At FES Kenya, we champion a Just Transition that protects workers, empowers vulnerable communities, and ensures the shift to a green economy benefits everyone, not just a few.

Nairobi City County for a greener and cleaner City — Creator: Sarah Rubensdörffer

Just Cities & Politics

Kenya's cities are growing fast—but growth without justice deepens inequality. The Just Cities & Politics Dept drives democratic urbanization through dialogue, policy reform & SCEJU to secure sustainable water & waste services for all.

Le silence n'est pas neutre

Li, Melissa | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Juillet 2026

acteurs internationaux et protestations urbaines au Kenya et au Sénégal

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Quand les citoyens se mobilisent: protestations urbaines dans les démocraties africaines

Li, Melissa | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Coopération Internationale, Départment Afrique, Juillet 2026

les cas du Sénégal et du Kenya

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Negotiating digitalised workplaces

Wamai, Jacqueline Wambui | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., June 2026

rights and obligations, Kenya

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A comparative study of National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights in Africa

Addis Ababa : FES-Ethiopia, January 2026

labor rights perspectives

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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Kenya Office

Peponi Plaza, Unit D2, Peponi Rd.
PO Box 14932, Westlands
00800 Nairobi, Kenya

+254 20 374-8338

info.kenya(at)fes.de

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The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has been promoting the values of the Social Democracy in Africa for over 40 years. We work for social justice, democracy, peace and international solidarity on the continent.

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