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Rethinking Youth Participation in Kenya’s Democracy Beyond the Ballot

14 Sep 2026 Loise Mwakamba

Every election cycle, young Kenyans are described as the most consequential voting bloc in the country. Political parties court their support, candidates speak to their …

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Beyond Sacred and Secular Debates: The Con-Fusion of Politics and Religion in Kenya

3 Sep 2026 Loise Mwakamba

By observing Kenyan political rallies, you will likely witness a familiar scene where a politician takes the podium, sways to a popular gospel track, quotes …

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The Playbook to Re-building Accountability

28 Aug 2026 Fredrick Ajok

Kenya’s political context has changed so much in the past 2 years since 2024. Headlines are riddled with stories of political powerplay struggles, journalists’ and …

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When Manifestos Meet the Constitution: The Second Life of Political Promises

12 Aug 2026 Loise Mwakamba

Election campaigns are, by design, exercises in political imagination. They invite citizens to envision a different future, offering competing narratives about the role of the …

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Why Citizens must be at the Centre of the Conversation on Campaign & Political Financing

5 Aug 2026 Loise Mwakamba

Last week, Kenyans were treated to a peculiar occurrence. Instead of politicians handing out cash to citizens, the tables were turned and the politicians could …

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Why Silence in Parliament is Costly and Breaks all Social Contracts

16 Feb 2026 Loise Mwakamba

Mzalendo Trust recently unveiled its improved website that features detailed data on Kenyan legislators’ performance. This data includes their voting data so far into the …

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The Place of Digital Tools in Enabling Kenya's Democracy

26 Sep 2025 Loise Mwakamba

Over the last couple of years, the digital space has been a consistent topic of discussion. Most of those discussions have analysed the importance of …

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Is Parliament serving the People or Serving Other Powers?

1 Sep 2025 Loise Mwakamba

President William Ruto's recent allegations that certain companies allegedly bribe Members of Parliament to influence legislation have once again placed focus on long-standing concerns over …

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EDK, IIEC, IEBC: Same Problems with a Face-Lift?

15 Aug 2025 Loise Mwakamba

On Saturday, 19th July, 2025, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) released a statement, stating its priority areas, which included voter registration and a host …

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Inadequate citizen involvement in debt decisions and how they affect our lives

1 Aug 2025 Loise Mwakamba

In Kenya’s governance, it’s easy to pay attention to what is loud - protests in the streets, heated Twitter spaces, breaking news alerts, and dramatic …

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Rebuilding Public Trust in Kenya through Meaningful Participation

22 Jul 2025 Loise Mwakamba

“When the people are not part of the decisions that affect their lives, democracy is only skin deep.”

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TORs - A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KENYA’S CONSITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND IN RELATION TO GLOBAL MODELS

22 Jul 2025 Loise Mwakamba

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