The University of Nairobi recently renewed its memorandum of understanding with the Parliament of Kenya extending its life span for another 5 years, up to 2026. On behalf of the university, IDIS is expected to collaborate with the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), which stands on behalf of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), on mutual areas of teaching, training, and research by providing the necessary facilities and assistance.

Mr. Isaac Ombara, Dr. Patrick Maluki and Prof. Maria Nzomo co-wrote an article titled “CROSS BORDER NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN KENYA: HOW ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACTORS INFLUENCE SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN EASTERN AFRICA REGION”, in the European Journal of Conflict Management. The purpose of the study was to examine the role and responsibilities of actors in cross border natural resource management in Kenya towards sustainable peace in Eastern Africa.