Shila Salim

Celebrating women at the forefront of building resilient communities, promoting dialogue, and preventing violent extremism across the IGAD region and beyond. Happy International Women’s Day! #IWD2026 #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE

Kilifi County’s Own Source Revenue (OSR) grew by Sh300 million in the last financial year, marking a 25.2 per cent increase from 2023/2024. Delivering his State of the County Address, Governor Gideon Mung’aro said OSR has risen steadily since he took office, growing from Sh1 billion in 2023/2024 to Sh1.209 billion and then to Sh1.513 billion in 2024/2025—reflecting growth rates of 20.4 per cent and 25.2 per cent, respectively. ow.ly/n4us50XHpec

𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞. We just reviewed our health facility assessments across seven counties in Kenya. The findings are sobering: ✔️ Only 6-18% of primary health facilities are "service ready" ✔️ Most facilities lose power during floods (when they're needed most) ✔️ Supply chains collapse during extreme weather events ✔️ Health workers can't reach facilities during #climate disasters But here's what really concerns us: #Health systems are still designed based on historical climate patterns that no longer exist. Example: ✔️ Malaria commodities are stocked based on "typical" rainy seasons ✔️ But rainy seasons are no longer typical ✔️ So, health facilities run out of supplies during unexpected surges ✔️ And children die waiting Health systems are playing catch-up with a crisis that's accelerating. The question is, what if we flipped the model? Instead of reactive health systems that respond to disease after it strikes. What if we built anticipatory health systems that predict and prevent outbreaks? What would that look like? ✔️ Climate data + health data integrated in real-time ✔️ AI-powered early warning systems that predict disease surges 7-14 days ahead ✔️ Green infrastructure (solar power, rainwater harvesting) that keeps facilities running during disasters ✔️ Mobile clinics that reach communities cut off by floods ✔️ Trained frontline workers who can act on early warnings This isn't science fiction. The #technology exists. The question is: Do we have the will to reimagine health systems for the climate reality we're living in? How can we work together to design for tomorrow's climate, not yesterdays? #ClimateHealth #HealthSystems #Innovation #ClimateResilience #GlobalHealth #FutureOfHealth #HealthInnovation #ClimateAdaptation #PublicHealth @WHOKenya @UNFCCC @WBG_Climate @ClimateReality @martinmuchangi @AfricaClimate

“My spark for lasting change is walking in the steps of those before me who keep supporting me in may purpose @Ysd_kilifi* #PassTheSpark @VSOKenya @VSO_Rwanda @UNVolunteers

@SFCG_Kenya Could the speaker also highlight how this is linked to VE ? @YPSinKenya

Do you know hasn't ratified the Malabo protocol? Hence, we still have a fragmented legal landscape to address tech facilitated TFGBV @YPSinKenya @Ysd_kilifi @SFCG_Kenya @accmatsangoni @NGECKenya x.com/i/spaces/1vOxw…

@BarasaLusweti says we need to shift our mindset to shun exploratory practises. #EndTGBV x.com/i/spaces/1vOxw…

Given the statistics and data showing that we spend a lot of time online, especially the younger generation, #EndTFGBV

What platforms are you on? Are they safe? #EndTFGBV @TuunganeK @NGECKenya @AngazaKilifi

Not just decisions but giving them to design those sokution and further support Innovations that are women engineered #EndTFGBV @MatsYouthspace @Ysd_kilifi @CREAWKenya

Perpetrators feel protected and thrive by the anonymity and reach of digital platforms.It signals approval. This encourages escalation—from online insults to stalking, threats, and physical violence. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence

Tuache tabia za kudoea doea spaces za wenyewe #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolenc

Learnt of cyberflashing,Digital morphing,cyber stalking as a digital stewards who have a responsibility in how we use the spaces @SFCG_Kenya @Youth_Dare @NGECKenya @accmatsangoni @GenderKilifi @VSOKenya @Devex #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence

Learnt of cyberflashing,Digital morphing,cyber stalking as a digital stewards who have a responsibility in how we use the spaces @SFCG_Kenya @Youth_Dare @NGECKenya @accmatsangoni @GenderKilifi @VSOKenya @Devex #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence

Technology facilitated gender based violence #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence @SFCG_Kenya

@SafaricomPLC Io box ya green mumeka mtwapa hamjui kilifi ni kubwa sana do you maths vizuri

Safaricom is turning 25, and we’re celebrating YOU! Shangwe ikolive! For 25 years you’ve rolled with us, now your everyday M-PESA moves could make you a millionaire. 25 Millionaires + 25 community projects. Je, uko ready? Stay tuned for more 😎 #SafaricomAt25 #SafaricomPopoteUlipo

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS We are calling for applications for Her Voice Fund (HVF). This fund provides flexible funding to women’s rights and feminist organisations and activists in the Global South with an intersectional focus, supporting them in their advocacy efforts to influence policy at local, national, regional and international levels. Find out more and apply here womankind.org.uk/her-voice-fund/

What programatic interventions can be implemented in SHA to promote inclusion? #afyakilamamakilamtoto

This morning, the Defenders Coalition is at Kahawa Law Courts in solidarity with Human Rights Defender @bonifacemwangi, who is set to be presented in court. Standing with Boniface is a standing and protecting the right to speak truth to power, defend justice, and hold space for civic freedoms in Kenya. When one defender is targeted, we all stand to lose. #BonifaceMwangi #StopTargetingDefenders