Mzalendo is a Kenyan non-partisan Parliamentary monitoring organization whose mission is to “promote the realization of open, inclusive, and accountable Parliaments across Kenya and Africa”.

Does Negotiated Democracy Fit in Our Democracy?

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Nairobi County CSO Forum on Open Government Partnership (OGP)

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Digital Rights and Safety Workshop

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Tray Full of Expectations as MPs resume Sittings

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The Implementation of the Two-Thirds Gender Rule: A Seesaw Progress

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What we do:

Promoting and Monitoring Legislative Openness

We champion access to Parliamentary information and use technology to make Parliament more accessible.

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Promoting Inclusive Parliaments and Political Processes

We champion the inclusion of marginalized people in Parliamentary and political processes.

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Promoting Civic Engagement, Scrutiny and Accountability of Parliaments

We champion public participation, citizen oversight over Parliaments, and more consultative and responsive political processes by developing tools for participation and consultation.

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This week’s SMS question:

How do you rate the performance of the new government in implementing its pledges so far?

"They should prioritize lowering the cost of living"

"Thy should prioritize on how they can make economy suitable to common Kenyan. The prices of food stuff are so high. Armstrong- taita taveta county."

"Lower prices of food stuff including fuel, fight corruption, improve working conditions in all sectors and improve security in areas affected."

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