Nation Media Group (NMG) convened a Development Roundtable in Nairobi to address the shifting dynamics of development and NGO funding in Kenya. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss solutions amid declining traditional donor support.

• The roundtable highlighted the significant impact of funding cuts, such as the USAID funding freeze in January 2025, on various sectors.
• Key participants included NMG Group CEO Geoffrey Odundo, Director General of the Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority Laxmana Kiptoo, and German Ambassador to Kenya Sebastian Groth.
• Opportunities for increased sustainability and self-reliance were discussed, aligning with calls for reduced foreign assistance and greater resource mobilization within Kenya.