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Panelists including Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga and Prof. Kivutha Kibwana emphasized the need for mentorship, legal and policy support systems to strengthen youth participation in governance and leadership.

A High-Level Political Actors Roundtable Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue Forum organized by the @NIMDKenya in Nairobi brought together stakeholders to develop youth-driven strategies for social justice and better governance in political and electoral processes.

15 years post the 2010 Constitution, not a single county has met the two-thirds gender rule. In my latest opinion piece in today's @PeopleDailyKe, I unpack this failure of political will yet crucial aspect for inclusiveness. Read and engage. #TekelezaKatiba

Democracy is messy, but it is ours to shape. Join Ushahidi alongside PIER-K partners this Friday in Uhuru Park for the session From Protest to Policy: Gen-Z voices driving electoral reform at the @thePDFestival. We're on location all week! Drop by for a chat. #FormNiDialogue

Day 3 at #PDF2026 How can young voices drive electoral change? By registering to vote, showing up on election day, and taking part in civic activities that promote accountability, young people can help shape fair and transparent elections. Your vote, your voice, your future! Don't forget to Join “From Protest to Policy: Gen-Z Voices Shaping Kenya’s Electoral Reform Agenda” at #PDF2026 📅Today, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. @thePDFestival @CMDKenya @MzalendoWatch @oslocenter @NIMDKenya @ushahidi

"If youth are not on the table, they'll be on the menu. When the youth don't want to be on the menu, they break the table! " - Fidel castro Ongoya Comrades President, Safina Party- The young people have shown the power of protest. Now it’s time for the power of policy. Young voices must move from the streets to the decision-making tables shaping Kenya’s electoral reforms. #PDF2026 #FormNiDialogue #ElectoralReforms #EyesOnElections @thePDFestival @EUinKenya @CanHCKenya @CMDKenya @MzalendoWatch @oslocenter @NIMDKenya @ushahidi @semabox @agengaop @maserati_hawa13 @IanOkatch

“From Protest to Policy: Gen-Z Voices Shaping Kenya’s Electoral Reform Agenda” is underway @thePDFestival This conversation is creating a space for intergenerational dialogue on how young people can advance inclusive electoral reforms and strengthen democratic participation in Kenya. Participants are reflecting on how civic energy from youth movements can be transformed into meaningful engagement with electoral processes and long-term democratic change. #EyesOnElections @thePDFestival @EUinKenya @CanHCKenya @CMDKenya @MzalendoWatch @oslocenter @NIMDKenya @ushahidi @agengaop @IanOkatch @Denisnjonge @maserati_hawa13

"Not all individuals over the age of 18 are eligible to vote. Possession of a valid national ID is a requirement. IEBC now establishes its voter registration targets based on the database of Kenyans who have acquired a national ID. In the past, the census report was utilized for this purpose; however, it was not as comprehensive." #PDF2026 #FormNiDialogue #ElectoralReforms #EyesOnElections @thePDFestival @CMDKenya @MzalendoWatch @oslocenter @NIMDKenya @ushahidi @semabox

" it would be good to see youth involved in policy making processes. We have been speaking for too long - it’s about time we are listened to" ~ Christine Murage, Youth advocate and gender champion ~ #PDF2026 #FormNiDialogue #ElectoralReforms #EyesOnElections @thePDFestival @EUinKenya @CanHCKenya @CMDKenya @MzalendoWatch @oslocenter @NIMDKenya @ushahidi @semabox @agengaop @maserati_hawa13 @IanOkatch

"To enhance trust in our electoral processes, key players such as IEBC and ORPP must strengthen civic education and public participation. Public participation is too important to be left to one institution alone." ~ Moses Kipkogei. @thePDFestival @EUinKenya @CanHCKenya @CMDKenya @MzalendoWatch @oslocenter @NIMDKenya @ushahidi @semabox #PDF2026 #FormNiDialogue #ElectoralReforms #EyesOnElections

"I want to urge us, as youth, to play our constitutional role as voters. Let us register and come out to vote. Under our Constitution, we can either win or lose elections, but it is a process, and it starts with registration. Let us play the ball within the current laws as they are, even as we push for new laws." ~ Mr. Albert Gogo, Nairobi County Elections Manager #PDF2026 #FormNiDialogue #ElectoralReforms #EyesOnElections @thePDFestival @EUinKenya @CanHCKenya @CMDKenya @MzalendoWatch @oslocenter @NIMDKenya @ushahidi @semabox

The youth have been loud and clear about taking centerstage in the country's governance✊ From influencing policy to determining the kind of leadership needed to propel Kenya forward. With the country being 525 days away from the General Election, the question remains, how can young Kenyans shape Kenya's electoral reform agenda. This Friday, at the 8th @thePDFestival edition, the PIERK consortium invites you to a timely discussion. Tukutane Uhuru Park because #FormNiDialogue #PDF2026 #EyeOnElections #Uchaguzi

The @ORPPKenya leads the induction of the leadership of the Political Parties Liaison Committee under National Political Parties Liaison Committee, from the 11th to the 13th of February, with the support of @NIMDKenya . This follows their election in November,2025.

Do you know which stage of the electoral cycle Kenya is in right now? 👀 At the Kenya Democracy School by @NIMDKenya nimd_kenya, young leaders are unpacking this with ELOG’s Marcus Agenga. 🧵

“Elections are not just a voting day they are a process and a cycle.” we closed today’s session and concluded Cohort 2, we unpacked electoral preparedness and reforms timely conversation as Kenya looks ahead to 2027.@emmanuelmagoba1 @NIMDKenya #YouthInDemocracy #Eyesonelections

Promoting Inclusive Electoral Reforms (PIER-K). We just kicked off a very robust intensive week setting a good trajectory for Election Preparedness in Kenya come 2027 God Willing. @NIMDKenya @elogkenya @Docktus_ @IEBCKenya #Homes4Champions

Our Chairperson, @elvis_wambura, today joined other CSO representatives at a sensitization forum on the proposed reforms to the Political Parties Act (Cap. 7D), organized by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (@ORPPKenya) in Nairobi.

Today, @ORPPKenya, with support from its partnership with @NIMDKenya , engaged Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) on the proposed amendments to the Political Parties Act, Cap. 7D, as part of ongoing law reform consultations.

NIMD Kenya is inviting experienced trainers and facilitators to apply as Consultants for the NIMD Kenya Democracy Schools in one or more of the areas listed. 🗓 Application deadline: 31st January 2026 📩 Apply here: forms.gle/g879ZE2ERD1jVs…