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Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK)
Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) is the official Kenyan chapter of the UN Global Compact, promoting sustainable development and responsible business practices among local companies.
Overview
What Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) does
What Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) is
Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) is the official Kenyan chapter of the UN Global Compact, promoting sustainable development and responsible business practices among local companies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2007
- Approximate age
- About 19 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 10, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) as a community
Community overview
Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) is an organization that operates as part of the United Nations Global Compact initiative. It was established to promote sustainable business practices in Kenya. The organization focuses on integrating principles of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption into business operations. GCNK is based in Kenya and works with various stakeholders, including businesses, civil society, and government entities.
Community focus
GCNK provides services aimed at promoting sustainable business practices. Its focus areas include initiatives to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability, programs that emphasize human rights, gender equality, and women's empowerment, efforts to combat corruption and promote ethical business practices, and supporting businesses in aligning their operations with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Member value
Members benefit from access to resources and publications on sustainable business practices, participation in programs that promote climate goals, human rights integration, and gender equality, as well as opportunities to engage in discussions about sustainable business strategies.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
Community activity
Events and activity
GCNK organizes events and forums to engage stakeholders in discussions about sustainable business practices and the integration of the SDGs into business strategies.
Notable members
Key team members include Sheila Masinde, Abdi Mohamed, Jane Karuku, Dr. Toseef Din, Dr. Peter Ndegwa, Dr. Stephen Jackson, Jonty van Zeller, Mary Ann Musangi, Tom Gitogo, and Judy Njino.
Common questions
What to know about Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK)
Upseed classifies Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 10, 2026
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