The Integrity Conference

Integrity beyond words: strengthening our institutions

28 - 30 October
2025
Nairobi
Kenya
200 + Registered
90 + in person

Join us for exciting discussions around Protecting People, Principles and Resources. Hybrid option available for those not in Nairobi

The Integrity Agenda
Explore how the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is redefining integrity
The Movement at Work
Meet delegates and partners from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the America
Our Community of Practice
Join our community of practice to help strengthen integrity in the humanitarian realm

About the
Conference

The Integrity Beyond Words Conference 2025 brings together leaders, auditors, investigators, humanitarian professionals, and integrity practitioners from across the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and beyond.

This year’s theme:  “Strengthening Our Institutions”, responds to the urgent need for ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability in a world facing escalating crises, funding pressures, and the ethical challenges of digital transformation

Conference Agenda

Morning Session

Welcome and Introduction

Kenya Red Cross

Setting the Tone: Integrity in Crisis – Why Ethics Matter Now More Than Ever

IFRC

Overview of Conference Program

KRCS 

Coffee Break

Embedding Integrity in Localized Humanitarian Action: Strengthening accountability and trust at the community level

Presentation

Discussions / Q & A

Lunch and Networking

The Boma Hotel

Afternoon Session

Presentation

Moderator

Leadership & Organizational Culture: Leading with Integrity in a Complex World

IFRC

Q n A

Plenary and session closure

Morning Session

Opening

Strengthening Integrity Through Global Audit Excellence: Upholding Standards, Empowering Trust

Panel speakers

Discussions / Q & A

Coffee Break

Trust in the Digital Age – Digital fraud and complexities of AI

Special Guest

Discussions / Q&A

Lunch and Networking

The Boma Hotel

Afternoon Session

Presentation

Safe and Accountable
Practices in cash-based
programming

Panel Speakers

Q&A

Coffee break, then Cocktail and Networking

KRCS 

Morning Session

Opening

Safeguarding – Beyond Compliance: cultivating a culture of protection and accountability

Panel speakers

Discussions / Q & A

Coffee Break

Action Planning Session: Strengthening Integrity in Your Organization

Interactive Workshop

Closing Ceremony and Next Steps

KRCS & IFRC

Expert Speakers

Join 200+ registered experts, integrity officers, and humanitarian leaders from across the global Red Cross Red Crescent Movement for unprecedented knowledge sharing

IFRC Leadership
Senior officials from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
National Society Representatives
Integrity officers and leadership from Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide
Audit and Compliance
Professional auditors and compliance specialists with humanitarian experience experts
Academic and Reasearch Experts
Researchers and academics specializing in humanitarian ethics and governance

Aisha Abdallah

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution

Debbie Busler

Head of Safeguarding, British Red Cross

Edla Muga

Global Safeguarding Advisor, Oxfam

Dr. James Kisia

Executive Director and CEO, CMMB Kenya

Anthony Kerori

Founder and CEO, Stealth Africa Consulting LLP,

Paulien de Haes

Deputy Head of Internal Audit of ICRC

Susan Mwihaki

Deputy Secretary General, KRCS

Mercy Omollo

Director ICS Risk , Standard Chartered Bank

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