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Exploring opportunities to advance women and youth’s political leadership

24 Mar 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Mzalendo Trust in Partnership with Akina Mama Wa Africa and Netherlands Institute of Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) hosted a Policy Dialogue forum on March 23rd, 2022, …

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Forum on Electoral Justice and Democracy

22 Mar 2022 Loise Mwakamba

In collaboration with Kenyatta University, Mzalendo Trust participated in the All-Kenya Moot Court Competition on 21st March 2022, which was machined towards addressing the Electoral …

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Information is the Power Citizens Need Ahead of the Polls

16 Mar 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Information is fundamental in enabling informed decisions. As the popular saying goes, knowledge is power. Where information is not freely accessible, breach of ethics and …

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Time Has Come to #BreakTheBias in the Political Space

9 Mar 2022 Loise Mwakamba

On Tuesday, 8th March 2022, Kenya joined the world in observing the International Women’s Day. This year’s theme #BreakTheBias is one whose objective is to …

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Dire Need for Inclusive, Free and Fair Party Primaries

1 Mar 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Democracy is a means through which inclusion can be achieved in political participation and representation at all levels of government. In Kenya’s democracy, political parties …

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Data Privacy in An Electioneering Period

2 Feb 2022 Loise Mwakamba

On 28th January 2022, the world celebrated the World Data Privacy Day. The day seeks to raise awareness on and promote privacy and data protection …

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Media Sensitization Workshop on Election Campaign Financing

28 Jan 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Mzalendo Trust with the Support of the Canadian High Commission held held a Media Sensitization Workshop on Friday, 28th February 2022 to deliberate on Election …

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The 12th Parliament resumes with a plate full of activities

25 Jan 2022 Loise Mwakamba

The National Assembly resumed its plenary sittings on Tuesday 25th January 2022 marking the beginning of the last session of the 12th Parliament. The sittings …

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Parliamentarians must rise to the Occasion and safeguard our democratic ideals.

13 Jan 2022 Loise Mwakamba

Whenever the role of parliament as an agent of nation-building, especially in fragile developing states is discussed, the wise words of Edmund Burke keep coming. …

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IDPD: Inclusion of PWDs in governance still low

6 Dec 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Every 3rd December, the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) to mark the challenges, barriers and opportunities of those with disabilities. …

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Independent Media Coverage is vital ahead of general elections

23 Nov 2021 Loise Mwakamba

As Kenya prepares for elections, much will be expected from the 4th estate who play a critical role in enable citizens make informed choices on …

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A call to exercise tolerance in our politics

16 Nov 2021 Loise Mwakamba

Election campaigns are in full swing and one would be forgiven for thinking that Kenyans would be going to the ballot in a few weeks. …