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- Media | Pamoja English
Videos Play Video Play Video 16:15 Agri-Jobs 4 Youth-Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya Documentaryof Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya Play Video Play Video 14:00 GIZ-CPS OUTCOME HARVESTING DOCUMENTARY OUTCOME HARVESTING DOCUMENTARY FOR ENHANCING GOOD GOVERNANCE IN KISUMU AND BUNGOMA COUNTIES Play Video Play Video 04:23 International Youth Day 2023 Theme: Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World. The youth represent the forthcoming prospects of any nation. Their audacity, resolve, and intellect pave the way for turning the inconceivable into reality! Play Video Play Video 06:31 Pamoja for Transformation Agri-Biz Awards 2023 Call for Applications. The Agri-Biz awards is an annual entrepreneurship program that seeks to promote the engagement and participation of young people in agricultural activities. These awards are part of the Pamoja for Transformation's Agri-Biz programme which aims to provide technical, financial and networking opportunities for young people. To apply https://rb.gy/jn5og Play Video Play Video 35:21 SKILLS FOR JOBS PROJECT The Skills for Jobs project provided employability skills, Soft Skills work readiness and business entrepreneurship support for 1,850 youth to access jobs and economic opportunities. The youth received certification on Basic Skills Training in Government Grade test III from seven vocational training centres in Kisumu, Bungoma and Siaya Counties. The project also supported courses in green and renewable energy through cooperation with the public and private sector industry players. Play Video Play Video 04:28 Capacity Development in Renewable energy through Technical and Vocational education and Training Solar Pv Installation Scholarship. A tripartite partnership Project Co-funded by GIZ and WTS Energy: Co-implemented by Pamoja For Transformation and WTS Energy at NITA Nairobi Play Video Play Video 04:14 Adopt-a-Family Initiative reaches out to needy households in Kibra amidst COVID-19 #NTVTonight #NTVKenya The coronavirus pandemic has formed new bigger families in Kibra Nairobi where families get to adopt needy families and help each other out in terms of providing food items as well as offer advise on how to keep safe. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntv.nation.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya Play Video Play Video 04:08 Familia tofauti Kibra zaibua mpango maalum wa ‘Adopt a family’ #NTVJioni #NTVKenya Kufuatia kuzuka kwa janga la corona, familia tofauti mtaani Kibra zimeibuka na mpango maalum wa kujisitiri magumu ya nyakati hizi, uitwao Adopt A Family. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntv.nation.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya Play Video Play Video 16:05 Promoting Community Resilience Towards Peaceful Elections Kenya has experienced recurrent community-based (tribal) animosity from 1992- 2017 in every electoral cycle in Kenya, marked by widespread violence, fear and suspicion on security and electoral integrity, underlying community prejudices and mistrust and overall discontent with the management of elections. In the 2022 General Elections, Pamoja for Transformation and partners implemented the Promoting Community Resilience Towards Peaceful Elections (PCR) project. The 8-month project was steered by a network of our trained grassroots-level peace champions, state and non-state actors, cross border Boda Boda peace champions’ network and ad hoc election security networks. Through continuous community engagements and interventions, the project fostered peace and security, which contributed to the reduction of violence (reported and unreported) before, during and after 2022 General Elections in Kisumu and Mombasa Counties. This documentation highlights the strategies deployed by different actors to achieve the outcomes, best practices and lessons learnt to inform future election programming Load More
- Pamoja for Transformation | Kenya | House No.4, Ring Road Kilimani, Box 50454-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Pamoja for Transformation is a National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in Kenya as a Trust and in Liechtenstein as a non-profit association. The organization envisions a Peaceful, just, and prosperous society. We work in conflict-affected communities in East Africa, serving marginalized and disadvantaged people, communities, and groups to transit from crisis and poverty to sustainable peace and development. Agri-Jobs 4 Youth: Land Access for Youth and Women in Western Kenya LEARN MORE Our Programs Skills and Enterprise Development Climate Resilience Program Peace and Governance Our Latest News Ugunja, Siaya County, Kenya Tag VOICE – Ajenda Yetu: Non-Violent Advocacy Capacity Training for Youth and Governance Advocates in Siaya County Read More Nakuru County Tag Skills & Enterprise Development and Climate Resilience Powering the Green Economy: Pamoja for Transformation Signs 3-Year MoU with Nakuru County and Partners for Solar PV Training Read More Nairobi Tag Peace and Governance Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections Read More Our Awards SUCCESS STORIES “This opportunity helped me to channel my dream by focusing my attention on completing my studies. While this is a certificate course, I find it covering almost half of what we learnt at the university. I love the practical bit and I am inspired to continue to grade II and beyond in the future. This will give me an upper hand to become an examiner for technical training. I am also encouraged to finish my degree. I now have the confidence and am determined to resume my fourth-year studies with the small savings from freelancing and a token of appreciation from the YMCA.” Pamela Adhiambo Get Involved Be the first to know about our projects or programs Email SUBSCRIBE Thanks for subscribing! Partner German Cooperation Partner GIZ Partner Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark Partner USAID 1/11 Our Partners
- Team | Pamoja English
The Team The Board of Trustees Hezron Masitsa Chairperson Bernard Mwonyonyo Board Member Alice Nägele Secretary Gertrude Kopiyo Board Member Stephen Kadenyo Executive Director The Management Team The Staff Africanos Sumburi Finance Manager Edgar Indasi Monitoring, Learning and Resource Mobilization Coordinator Everlyne Ochieng' Accountant Gerry Wesley Webbo Nganyi Volunteer Programs Officer Paul Gitonga Program Officer -SED Amon Kemei Program Coordinator- Peace and Governance Faith Zuma Communication &Admin Officer Doreen Muko Kerubo Intern Faith Adhiambo Program Officer - Climate Change Joshua Opande Project Officer Tracey Ogola Project Officer Millicent atieno onunga Program Officer
- Team | Pamoja English
The Team The Board of Trustees Hezron Masitsa Chairperson Bernard Mwonyonyo Board Member Alice Nägele Secretary Gertrude Kopiyo Board Member Stephen Kadenyo Executive Director The Management Team The Staff Africanos Sumburi Finance Manager Edgar Indasi Monitoring, Learning and Resource Mobilization Coordinator Everlyne Ochieng' Accountant Gerry Wesley Webbo Nganyi Volunteer Programs Officer Paul Gitonga Program Officer -SED Amon Kemei Program Coordinator- Peace and Governance Faith Zuma Communication &Admin Officer Doreen Muko Kerubo Intern Faith Adhiambo Program Officer - Climate Change Joshua Opande Project Officer Tracey Ogola Project Officer Millicent atieno onunga Program Officer
- VOICE – Ajenda Yetu: Non-Violent Advocacy Capacity Training for Youth and Governance Advocates in Siaya County | Pamoja English
< Back VOICE – Ajenda Yetu: Non-Violent Advocacy Capacity Training for Youth and Governance Advocates in Siaya County Location Ugunja, Siaya County, Kenya Location P4T successfully conducted a five-day Non-Violent Advocacy Capacity Training (NVCT) from 27th to 31st July 2026 in Ugunja, Siaya County, under the VOICE – Ajenda Yetu project. The training brought together 26 participants (15 male, 11 female) comprising youth leaders, women advocates, representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and local accountability actors. The training was designed to equip governance advocates with practical knowledge and skills to drive citizen-led accountability, peaceful advocacy, and structured engagement with duty bearers at the county and sub-county levels. Training Focus Areas Over the course of the week, participants engaged in interactive sessions covering: Governance and Citizen Participation – Understanding structures, rights, and mechanisms for civic engagement Community Mobilization – Strategies for rallying citizens around shared priorities Conflict Analysis – Tools for identifying, understanding, and addressing community tensions Issue-Based Politics – Shifting advocacy from personality-driven to policy-driven engagement Non-Violent Advocacy – Principles, tactics, and best practices for peaceful civic action Coalition Building – Strengthening collective voice through strategic partnerships Citizen Manifesto Development – Laying the foundation for a community-driven Siaya County Citizen Manifesto Key Outcomes The training yielded significant and measurable outcomes: Increased Knowledge & Skills: Participants demonstrated enhanced understanding and practical competence in non-violent advocacy, governance accountability, and community mobilization. Initiation of the Citizen Manifesto: Participants began the process of developing a Siaya County Citizen Manifesto — a community-owned document that will articulate citizen priorities and serve as a reference framework for engagements with duty bearers and stakeholders. Enhanced Commitment to Evidence-Based Advocacy: Participants expressed a strengthened resolve to engage duty bearers using data, research, and structured advocacy approaches. Action Plans Developed: Each participant developed an individual workplan, while collaborative constituency/sub-county action plans were created to guide the implementation of advocacy initiatives, duty bearer engagements, and community priority identification processes. Looking Ahead The NVCT training marks a foundational milestone in the VOICE – Ajenda Yetu project's mission to strengthen citizen participation and accountability in Siaya County. In the coming weeks and months, trained advocates will: Implement their constituency and sub-county action plans Engage relevant duty bearers on identified citizen concerns Facilitate community dialogues to identify and prioritize local issues Continue developing and refining the Siaya County Citizen Manifesto Build coalitions for sustained, non-violent advocacy Pamoja remains committed to walking alongside these advocates as they champion the rights and priorities of their communities. This activity was implemented under the VOICE – Ajenda Yetu project by Pamoja. Ugunja, Siaya County, Kenya VOICE – Ajenda Yetu: Non-Violent Advocacy Capacity Training for Youth and Governance Advocates in Siaya County View Project Nakuru County Powering the Green Economy: Pamoja for Transformation Signs 3-Year MoU with Nakuru County and Partners for Solar PV Training View Project Nairobi Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections View Project Kakamega County Outcome Harvest for the Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next
- Skills and Enterprise Development | Pamoja English
Skills and Enterprise Development The program's primary goal is to enhance the economic productivity of disadvantaged women and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through various interventions. These interventions include skills development, wealth creation, and promoting resilience and adaptation. To achieve this, the program provides a comprehensive range of support to disadvantaged women and youth. This support includes technical skills training, soft skills development, entrepreneurship knowledge, and assistance with market and financial linkages. By equipping them with these capacities, the program aims to enhance their ability to generate income, create employment opportunities, and support sustainable livelihoods. By focusing on economic independence and interdependence, the program aims to create a sustainable ecosystem that promotes market and financial access for participants. This, in turn, reduces their economic vulnerability and enhances their responsiveness and resilience at both individual and societal levels. Overall, the program seeks to empower disadvantaged women and youth by providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to improve their economic productivity. Through the creation of income-generating opportunities, employment, and sustainable livelihoods, the program aims to contribute to their economic independence, reduce vulnerability, and enhance their overall well-being. Our Approach The program is anchored on the SME LOOP Business Training and Coaching model which is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in increasing and sustaining employment and income generation. The model takes a systematic approach by targeting various value chains and implementing a customized cyclical capacity building process. The program combines coaching cycles with credit facilities, which are guaranteed through a toolkit. This allows SMEs to access financial resources for their business operations. Additionally, the model focuses on facilitating linkages to market opportunities, enabling SMEs to reach potential customers and expand their business networks. The program also emphasizes the importance of exchange and learning platforms for knowledge growth and peer support. SMEs can participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events, where they can share experiences, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with their peers. In addition to business training and coaching, the program delivers technical and vocational skills that are relevant to the job market. These skills aim to equip individuals with the necessary capabilities to either become valuable employees or start their own businesses. The program also includes trade tests or assessments to validate the skills acquired by participants. SME LOOP Business Training and Coaching model Our Impact Projects Powering the Green Economy: Pamoja for Transformation Signs 3-Year MoU with Nakuru County and Partners for Solar PV Training Read More Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. Read More Strengthening Entrepreneurial Skills for Refugees and Host Communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei settlement, Turkana County Read More Entrepreneurship Skills & Business Development (Phase 1) Read More Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County Read More The Launch of Renewable Energy Mentorship Club at TUM to Empower Women in the Green Economy Read More Skills and Enterprise Development (SED Main) Read More Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! Read More Building the Resilience of Small Sized Enterprises to cope with implications of COVID19 Read More Skills for Jobs Read More
- Projects Page (All) | Pamoja English
Projects We train and advise local women and men in Kenya to solve problems in their communities related to violence, community security, and lack of economic opportunities. We work on projects in rural and urban areas at the Coast, in Western and Nairobi. We attach particular importance to training and skills development in the areas of civic rights and duties, electoral processes, as well as business development. All projects contribute to the goal of reducing disparities and improving the safety and socio-economic situation of disadvantaged communities. Climate Resilience Projects Capacity Building for Sea Weed farmers Read More Capacity Building for MSMEs Within Mariculture Value Chains at the Kenyan Coast Read More Transforming Waste into Opportunity, Sustainability, and Growth. Read More Promoting resilient agricultural practices for smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change and improve their livelihoods Read More Growing Trees, Growing Futures, Restoring Earth. Read More Capacity Development in Renewable Energy Through Technical & Vocational Education Read More Promoting integrated farming for increased food security and climate adaptation Read More Promoting integrated farming for increased food security and climate adaptation Read More Skills and Enterprise Development Projects VOICE – Ajenda Yetu: Non-Violent Advocacy Capacity Training for Youth and Governance Advocates in Siaya County Read More Outcome Harvest for the Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya Read More Empowering Peace Champions: Refresher Trainings in Bungoma & Kisumu Read More Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program Read More Official Handover of the Kenya’s First E-Mobility Curriculum for Electric Vehicle Assistant Technician (NSC II – KNQF Level 3) Read More Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya Read More Bungoma and Kisumu Youth Advocacy Champions Drive Dialogue for Improved Public Sanitation and Security Read More Powering the Green Economy: Pamoja for Transformation Signs 3-Year MoU with Nakuru County and Partners for Solar PV Training Read More Technical Stakeholders Conclude Review of Draft Siaya County Land Management Policy Read More P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute Read More Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter Read More Celebrating Peace in Action: IDP 2025 Commemorations Unite Kisumu and Nairobi in Shared Vision for National Cohesion Read More CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy Read More Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! Read More Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections Read More Multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogue in Bungoma County under the CPS project Read More We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya Read More Outcome Harvesting for the Enhancing Good Governance in Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Read More Agri-Jobs 4 Youth Initiative: Land Access for Youth and Women in Western Kenya Read More Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County Read More Peace and Governance Projects
- Peace and Governance | Pamoja English
Peace and Governance This program aims to contribute to the existence and operationalization of governance framework and practices that safeguard justice, equity, the rule of law, inclusivity, cohesion, and civic participation. Through the program, we engage in policy influencing and facilitate improved civic engagements and access to justice. This program acts as the fulcrum and equilibrium that provides the impetus and Lense for supporting the development and implementation of the climate change and SED programs. The program is premised on the philosophy that; all development needs are conflict context, therefore conscious integration of peace and development through climate change and SED programming is critical. Interventions are entrenched within the governance structure at the community county and national levels since our interventions compliment and support the Government development agenda. Our Approach The program adopts an integrated, interactive approach to conflict transformation by providing tools and resources through accountable service delivery, capacity building, research, civic engagement, policy advocacy, dialogue and mediation. The interventions are pitched at both the demand and supply side of the peace and governance infrastructure. The program applies multifaceted approaches in partnership building and collaboration at both vertical and horizontal levels, by engaging stakeholders in the peace and governance sectors including national and county governments, communities and development partners to support mechanisms of preventing conflicts and creating suitable conditions for economic, social and political advancement in Kenya societies Our Impact Projects Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections Read More Empowering Peace Champions: Refresher Trainings in Bungoma & Kisumu Read More Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter Read More Agri-Jobs 4 Youth Initiative: Land Access for Youth and Women in Western Kenya Read More Outcome Harvest for the Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya Read More We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya Read More Outcome Harvesting for the Enhancing Good Governance in Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Read More Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya Read More Multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogue in Bungoma County under the CPS project Read More Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program Read More Celebrating Peace in Action: IDP 2025 Commemorations Unite Kisumu and Nairobi in Shared Vision for National Cohesion Read More CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy Read More
- Climate Resilience Program | Pamoja English
Climate Resilience Program This program aims at building a climate resilient phenomenon as well as foster mitigation through community and national capacity development of climate actions to deal with the impacts of climate change. Our Approach The program is premised on an integrated approach that promotes sustainable agriculture, circular economy in developing capacities of women and youth led SME’s but also invest in technological innovations that contribute to climate resilience. The program operates at the nexus between policy and action for resilience building and innovation within the green and blue economy value chains. Further, the program focuses on renewable energy sub-sector in order to foster economic growth, enhance access, affordability, availability towards food security and job opportunities while conserving the natural ecosystem. The program acknowledges that depletion of the natural ecosystem and the climatic changes not only affect the human livelihoods, but also breeds conflicts arising from unsustainable utilization of the environment and its attendant resources. Thus, scarcity of natural resources, worsens environmental conditions and increases livelihood threats by causing stiffer competition over land, pasture, water, fish, minerals and forest resources. Our Impact Projects Blue Economy SeaWeed Capacity Building for Sea Weed farmers View More Aquaculture & Mariculture Capacity Building for MSMEs Within Mariculture Value Chains at the Kenyan Coast View More Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Capacity Development in Renewable Energy Through Technical & Vocational Education View More Bio-Gas Promoting integrated farming for increased food security and climate adaptation View More Improved Cookstove (ICS) Capacity Building Training for Improved Cookstove Entrepreneurs and its Value Chains View More Green Economy Waste Management Transforming Waste Into Opportunity, Sustainability, and Growth. View More Sustainable Agriculture Promoting resilient agricultural practices for smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change and improve their livelihoods View More Afforestation Planting Trees, Growing Futures, Restoring Earth. View More
- Pamoja for Tranformation
Pamoja for Transformation is a national peace and development organization Supporting communities towards a peaceful future Find out More At Pamoja for Transformation we work by supporting local, community-based initiatives that strengthen resilience against violence and climate change by enhancing economic and employment opportunities. Our Programs Skills and Enterprise Development Climate Resilience Peace and Governance Our Sucess Stories Promoting resilient agricultural practices for smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change and improve their livelihoods. Read More Building Socio-Economic Resilience among Youth for Sustainable Peace and Cohesion, Read More Capacity Building for MSMEs Within Mariculture Value Chains at the Kenyan Coast. Read More Latest News View All VOICE – Ajenda Yetu: Non-Violent Advocacy Capacity Training for Youth and Governance Advocates in Siaya County Tag Read More Powering the Green Economy: Pamoja for Transformation Signs 3-Year MoU with Nakuru County and Partners for Solar PV Training Tag Skills & Enterprise Development and Climate Resilience Read More Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections Tag Peace and Governance Read More A scholarship that transformed a dream into a reality: Pamela's inspiring story." Read More Turning Pain into Peace. Read More From Apprentice to Certified: Hillary's Electrical Journey. Read More. We operate at the nexus of peace and development by integrating policy and governance, skills and enterprise development, climate and environmental sustainability to address the drivers of poverty and peace. Partner German Cooperation Partner GIZ Partner Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark Partner USAID 1/11 Our Partners
- Strengthening Entrepreneurial Skills for Refugees and Host Communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei settlement, Turkana County | Pamoja English
< Back Strengthening Entrepreneurial Skills for Refugees and Host Communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei settlement, Turkana County Location Turkana County Location Skills and Enterprise Development The objective of the project is to empower and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in both refugee and host communities in Turkana County. The project aims to enhance the income performance of these MSEs and increase their chances of employment opportunities, through provision of technical support, coaching, and entrepreneurship, business and financial training to MSE owners. The support offered is tailored to meet the specific needs of the local market, providing a holistic approach to entrepreneurship development. By strengthening the entrepreneurial skills of MSE owners, the project aims to foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall development and prosperity of both refugee and host communities. Nakuru County Powering the Green Economy: Pamoja for Transformation Signs 3-Year MoU with Nakuru County and Partners for Solar PV Training View Project Nairobi Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections View Project Kakamega County Outcome Harvest for the Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Siaya County Technical Stakeholders Conclude Review of Draft Siaya County Land Management Policy View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next
- Outcome Harvesting for the Enhancing Good Governance in Kisumu and Bungoma Counties | Pamoja English
< Back Outcome Harvesting for the Enhancing Good Governance in Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Location Kakamega Location Peace and Governance August 2025 | Kakamega County Pamoja for Transformation, with support from GIZ-CPS, recently concluded a comprehensive Outcome Harvesting Evaluation of the project “Enhancing Good Governance in Kisumu and Bungoma Counties.” The two-day evaluation exercise, held on 18th–19th August 2023 in Kakamega County, brought together key stakeholders, community representatives, and project beneficiaries to reflect on achievements, challenges, and lessons learned over the past 12 months. Key Findings Across Three Levels of Change At the Individual Level: The project successfully empowered youth advocates through targeted training, equipping them with foundational skills in governance and advocacy. These champions have since actively engaged county stakeholders to demand improved service delivery. However, participants noted that the three-day training duration was insufficient for mastering complex advocacy concepts, highlighting a need for more sustained capacity building. At the Community Level: Communities in both counties have shown increased receptiveness to collaborative, non-violent approaches in advocating for their rights. Working alongside youth peace champions, residents are now more confident in engaging local authorities constructively significant shift toward peaceful civic participation. At the Institutional Level: Both Kisumu and Bungoma Counties are advancing peace policy development, though the processes remain slow and resource intensive. While Bungoma has a youth policy in place (currently requiring review), Kisumu is in the early stages of formulating its own. The evaluation emphasized that policy adoption and implementation will require long-term advocacy, strategic stakeholder engagement, and dedicated resources. Challenges and Lessons Learned The evaluation identified several implementation challenges, including: Limited project duration relative to the complexity of peacebuilding and governance work Resource constraints Emotional toll on participants engaged in sensitive advocacy Inconsistent feedback mechanisms from county stakeholders Key lessons emerged around the importance of local ownership, empowerment, and multi-level change strategies. Notably, embedding peace advocates within existing Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and NGOs proved vital for sustainability, ensuring continuity beyond the project lifecycle. Looking Ahead: Recommendations Based on the findings, the evaluation offers actionable recommendations for future phases, including: Extending training durations and offering follow-up mentorship for youth advocates Developing a structured advocacy action plan to support policy implementation Strengthening feedback loops with county governments Securing longer timeframes and flexible funding to match the pace of institutional change This outcome harvesting exercise not only validated the project’s impact but also laid a strong foundation for deeper, more sustainable governance reforms in Western Kenya. Stay tuned for updates as Pamoja for Transformation and GIZ-CPS integrate these insights into the next phase of the initiative. Nakuru County Powering the Green Economy: Pamoja for Transformation Signs 3-Year MoU with Nakuru County and Partners for Solar PV Training View Project Nairobi Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections View Project Kakamega County Outcome Harvest for the Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Siaya County Technical Stakeholders Conclude Review of Draft Siaya County Land Management Policy View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next



