< Back From Advocacy to Action: German Head of Development Cooperation Visits Pamoja for Transformation in Kisumu Location Kisumu County Location Peace and Governance On October 7, 2026, Pamoja for Transformation was honored to host the German Head of Development Cooperation (GIZ) at our Kisumu offices. The visit aimed to deepen her understanding of our ongoing work under GIZ-funded initiatives, specifically the Civil Peace Service (CPS) and the Agri-jobs for Youth projects. The engagement centered on the powerful impact of locally-led solutions, highlighting how community voices, when properly equipped, can drive sustainable governance and local development. Empowering Peace Champions Through NVCT A core focus of the visit was a meeting with Pamoja’s Peace Champions, dedicated local actors working to promote peace, good governance, accountability, and safety in their communities. The champions highlighted the transformative impact of the Non-Violent Conflict Transformation (NVCT) training received under the CPS project. They noted that the training has significantly boosted their confidence, built community trust, and enhanced their capacity to facilitate community engagement forums and lead community-driven interventions. Through non-violent advocacy with relevant duty-bearers, the Peace Champions have successfully translated community requirements into tangible public goods. Their efforts have contributed to several major local initiatives, including: The ongoing construction of the Mbita-Awaya Bridge in Obunga. The environmental cleanup of River Auji. The installation of street lighting to improve public safety. Improved service delivery at Nyalenda Health Services. The development of the Kisumu Youth Policy. Through their engagement with Pamoja, these champions have been built up as effective change agents who assist in settling conflicts, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering sustainable peace. Addressing Youth Unemployment and Economic Empowerment Beyond peacebuilding, the Peace Champions used the platform to raise a pressing concern: youth unemployment. They called for stronger, more decisive action from the government and requested that their concerns be escalated to the relevant ministries. The discussion also showcased the achievements of the Enhancing Women and Youth Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya project, implemented in collaboration with GFA under the Agri-jobs for Youth initiative. The project demonstrates the critical importance of secure land access in improving inclusive livelihoods and driving economic empowerment for vulnerable demographics. Seeing Advocacy in Action The visit concluded with a field tour to the Mbita-Awaya Bridge in Obunga. Currently under construction following the direct interventions and advocacy of the Peace Champions from Kisumu Central, the bridge stands as a powerful, physical example of how sustained community advocacy can bring public concerns to the attention of duty-bearers and advance local development. Our Continued Commitment Through our partnership with the Civil Peace Service (CPS), Pamoja for Transformation remains committed to strengthening community voices, promoting sustainable governance, and supporting locally-led solutions that enhance peace, inclusion, and sustainable development. As demonstrated by this visit, our core belief remains true: When community-led partnerships thrive, advocacy translates into action, and lasting change becomes viable. Kisumu, County Empowering the Deaf Community for Peace and Inclusive Governance in Kisumu Ahead of 2027 Elections View Project Kisumu County From Advocacy to Action: German Head of Development Cooperation Visits Pamoja for Transformation in Kisumu View Project Nairobi Investing in Peace: Building Inclusive, Resilient Communities Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election View Project Nairobi County Advancing Peace and Cohesion Through Strategic Partnerships View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Pamoja for Transformation empowers youth, women and men to solve problems in their communities related to violence, security and poverty. We help transform institutions and communities to move from crisis and poverty to peace and prosperity across Kenya. Prevention of Sexualized and Domestic Violence At a Glance Das Problem Neben häuslicher und sexualisierter Gewalt gefährden Prostitution und Sextourismus viele Mädchen und Jungen an der Küste Kenias. Tabus und Traditionen machen es schwer, die sexuelle Ausbeutung zu bekämpfen. Projektziel Kinder vor häuslicher und sexualisierter Gewalt schützen. Strategie Netzwerke & Anlaufstellen für Kinder schaffen: Das Projekt stärkt die Koordination und Zusammenarbeit zwischen kenianischen Schulen, Spitälern, Kinderschutzzentren und der Polizei. Pamoja baut mit Gemeinden und der Polizei leicht zugängliche Anlaufstellen für Kinder und Erwachsene auf, damit diese professionelle Hilfe anfordern können. Mit Aufklärungsarbeit informiert Pamoja Kinder, Eltern, Lehrkräfte und Gemeindevertreter über die Rechte von Kindern und über Massnahmen zu ihrem Schutz. Dazu zählen die Vermittlung hin zu polizeilicher Hilfe sowie Schulungen für die Polizei. Results 2017 2016-2017 40 staatliche und nichtstaatliche Institutionen wurden vernetzt, um die Koordination von Massnahmen zur Bekämpfung von Gewalt gegen Kinder zu fördern. 2’886 Mädchen, Jungen, Eltern, sowie Sozial- und Sicherheitsbehörden besuchten Pamoja’s Sensibilisierungskurse und lernten Zeichen von Missbrauch bei Kindern zu erkennen. > 1 Million Haushalte wurden mit Medienkampagnen, Radiosendungen und Informationsmaterial erreicht und für Gewalt gegen Kinder sensibilisiert. Project funders Make a donation to this project You can make an ear-marked donation specifically for this project. Donation account, Kenya Account Name: Pamoja for Transformation Trust Bank: Cooperative Bank of Kenya Account number: 01128635261807 BANK address: P.O Box 4260-00100 Nairobi Branch: Greenhouse mall Branch Code: 153 SWIFT CODE: KCOOKENA Donation account, Liechtenstein Account name: Pamoja for Transformation e.V. Bank: Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG, Vaduz, Liechtenstein Account number.: 5475.6939.2001 IBAN: LI52 0880 0547 5693 9200 1 BIC: LILALI2XXXX Remark: "Prevention of sexualized violence project" Donation information

Pamoja for Transformation empowers youth, women and men to solve problems in their communities related to violence, security and poverty. We help transform institutions and communities to move from crisis and poverty to peace and prosperity across Kenya. Covid-19 Community Care Initiative «Tunza Jamii» With a donation of KES 1'500 (USD 15) you can ensure that a family of five in Kenya's slums does not go hungry for a week during the Corona crisis. The family also receives a hygiene kit and support in situations of crisis and violence. Help fight hunger and violence! Thank you! Project page www.Tunza-Jamii.org Donate: M-pesa pay bill 877540 Impressions Elderly women Elderly lady benefitting fro the food and hygiene kits Mask production A tailor shop producing mask for the "Tunza Jamii" hygiene kits. Food package Food package for a family of five. Family in Kibera A family receiving support through the "Tunza Jamii" initiative Interview with Pamoja's Executive Director How does Stephen Kadenyo experience the situation? What is his advice for his fellow Kenyans? How can Pamoja make a difference in this situation? Download Interview What's in a food and hygiene kit for a family? A package contains rice, maize flour, green grams, beans, sugar, cooking oil, wheat flour as well as hygiene masks, bar soap and sanitizer Learn More Make a donation MPESA PAY BILL 877540 Donation account, Kenya Account Name: Pamoja for Transformation Trust Bank: Cooperative Bank of Kenya Account number: 01128635261807 BANK address: P.O Box 4260-00100 Nairobi Branch: Greenhouse mall Branch Code: 153 SWIFT CODE: KCOOKENA Remark: "Adopt A Family" Donation account in Switzerland/Liechtenstein Visit www.pamoja.li Donation information Questions? Get in touch with us info@pamoja-transformation.org 072 4112‬‬‬005‬‬‬ Find us on Facebook

< Back Mobile-based Early Conflict Warning Location Democracy & Governance Location Peace and Governance Under the Leadership Initiative for Good Governance in Africa (LIGGA) in partnership with the Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Pamoja initiated a mobile phone based platform for Early Conflict Warning... Kisumu, County Empowering the Deaf Community for Peace and Inclusive Governance in Kisumu Ahead of 2027 Elections View Project Kisumu County From Advocacy to Action: German Head of Development Cooperation Visits Pamoja for Transformation in Kisumu View Project Nairobi Investing in Peace: Building Inclusive, Resilient Communities Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election View Project Nairobi County Advancing Peace and Cohesion Through Strategic Partnerships View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Development of aTechnical and Business Development Services Curriculum (BDS) for Capacity Building/ Training Improved Cookstove Entrepreneurs and its value chains The project “Promotion of Climate-Friendly Cooking: Kenya and Senegal” (GCF/EnDev) , co-financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP), and Senegal’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and Ministry of the Environment and Forestry that commenced at the end March 2020 until September 2025. The Kenyan component of this project, GCF/EnDev Kenya, builds on EnDev Kenya’s experiences in the cooking energy sector. The project is implementing an innovative Improved Cookstoves (ICS) market transformation strategy in Kenya, and further improving global knowledge about ICS sector contribution to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It is expected to significantly increase the number of ICS users in Kenya particularly in peri-urban and rural areas. Similarly, the project is expected to limit the consumption of non-renewable biomass in the cooking sector compared to the baseline situation, leading to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. The project objective is to accelerate the growth of the ICS sector with an irreversible market transformation that will significantly increase the level of ICS production and sales, particularly in more remote and rural locations, thereby enabling Kenya to significantly advance the achievement of the stated NDC goals. Project Photos

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Peace Sucess stories From Fatal Protests to Roundtable Solutions: A New Era of Youth Advocacy in Bungoma Before the CPS Program in Bungoma, young people weren't aware of non-violent ways to address their issues. We resolved to demonstrations and protests, which ended up being fatal. Young people were losing their lives, and the business community counted losses from looting. We simply didn't know the best channel to present our grievances. The coming of Pamoja for Transformation changed everything. Through their trainings, we were equipped with the skills and capacity to meaningfully engage with duty bearers for real impact. As a Bungoma Governance and Peace Advocate, I put these skills into action by convening a Roundtable Stakeholders engagement meeting in Webuye to discuss critical issues affecting the healthcare sector. Through this dialogue, we deeply understood the challenges and co-created solutions and action plans to improve service delivery in local facilities. The results of this new approach are clear: (i) Improved relationship with Duty bearers. Today, young people can easily approach any duty bearer to present their issues and are warmly welcomed and listened to, a stark contrast to the past. Our new advocacy strategies have proven effective and seen positive impact. (ii) It has promoted inclusion in Decision Making. We've seen a significant increase in the number of young people being represented in various sector and Technical Working Groups in the county. This amplifies our voices in critical decision making. Directors who chair crucial committees, having engaged with us in trainings, now call us to county functions and meetings to give our inputs. Personally, I've grown in skills development and built strong networks courtesy of the CPS project. For the community, issues can now be easily addressed through the vital link built between duty bearers, advocates, and the community. Looking ahead, we are committed to: Building on networking and partnerships to continue the project objectives. Developing strategies for resource mobilization to support the initiative. Using our skills to train other upcoming youth advocates in peaceful advocacy. Continuously engaging with duty bearers to maintain our relationship and mobilizing resources to ensure the sustainability of this transformative work. From Instruments of Violence to Architects of Peace: Reshaping Youth Identity in Bungoma Before the P4T dialogues, Bungoma County was characterized by mistrust between citizens and local leadership. Political intolerance, exclusion from public participation, and poor service delivery fueled frustration. Young people were often used as instruments of violence rather than being empowered as agents of change in peacebuilding and governance. This was the reality I sought to change. After participating in the training, I led a non-violent civic awareness campaign in Lwandanyi Ward. These forums created a seismic shift from political confrontation to constructive dialogue. Suddenly, youth began actively participating in barazas, budget hearings, and ward development meetings. Local leaders started consulting youth groups before making decisions, and women and marginalized community members gained the confidence to speak up. I also organized a Business Community Dialogue Forum, bringing together business owners from across the region and duty bearers from the County Departments of Trade, Environment, and Public Health. We discussed critical issues like waste management, food hygiene, and revenue collection, clarifying mandates and building understanding. Using my new facilitation skills, I mobilized youth leaders to create safe spaces for dialogue. We partnered with CBOs and the local administration, held peace barazas, and used social media advocacy to promote non-violence. The result was a gradual change in behavior across the community. Personally, my transformation was profound. Before, I handled issues with anger and my concerns were ignored. After the training, my non-violent approach has earned me the trust of duty bearers. I gained powerful facilitation and advocacy skills that have made me an effective champion for my community. Across the community, the impact is undeniable. Youth have shifted from political violence to civic participation, influencing inclusive decision-making. The community now understands how to raise issues using this approach and knows the guiding principles of government, especially those from minority communities in Sirisia and Mt. Elgon. Looking ahead, we are strengthening networks with community leaders, CSOs, and county departments. We plan to roll out civic education in schools and youth groups to maintain the non-violence momentum. Most importantly, we are forming a legally recognized consortium, the Bungoma Governance and Peace Advocates Forum, to ensure our advocacy is sustainable and powerful. From Frustration to Fixes: How Dialogue Restored Services and Hope in Nyalenda Before the dialogues, the state of services in Nyalenda was a source of great frustration. The local Health Centre often lacked essential drugs, forcing patients to seek costly alternatives. The streets were plunged into darkness by malfunctioning lights, fueling insecurity and fear at night. Waste piled up in open areas, creating unsanitary conditions, and community trust in service delivery was fading fast. This was the Nyalenda I knew. But immediately after our training with Pamoja for Transformation, everything changed. I joined dialogues between adversarial groups and duty bearers where we identified our key challenges. For Nyalenda, I led efforts to convene specific sessions addressing the critical issues of drug shortages, broken streetlights, and poor waste management, ensuring community voices finally reached the right offices. The results of this peaceful engagement have been transformative. Nyalenda Health Centre now has a consistent medicine supply, drawing more patients and ranking among the highest-earning facilities. New floodlights brighten the market, while repaired streetlights have restored safety at night. Even a once-open and dangerous power meter near Nyalenda Pharmacy, where children used to play, was secured after it was raised in the dialogue, preventing possible accidents. The training sharpened my skills in issue identification and peaceful engagement. I worked with fellow Peace Advocates to mobilize residents, gather evidence, and invite duty bearers for structured dialogues. Through open discussion and diligent follow-ups, service gaps were acknowledged, action plans were made, and quick wins were implemented visibly. Personally, I have grown into a confident advocate who can face duty bearers without fear. I have learned that peace and accountability thrive when citizens speak up constructively. Community-wide, Nyalenda now enjoys safer, cleaner spaces and better healthcare access—proof that peaceful dialogue can turn frustration into lasting, practical improvements. Looking ahead, I will keep creating safe spaces for dialogue, mentor youth in civic engagement, and personally monitor service delivery to ensure our gains endure. Together, as the Kisumu Peace and Accountability Advocates (KIPAA), we will track service delivery progress, hold quarterly follow-ups with duty bearers, and empower more youth to participate in governance. The Champion's Path: How One Advocate is Lighting Up Communities and Resolving Conflict Before our intervention, the state of peace and service delivery was poor. Rates of insecurity were high, and street lighting in crucial public places like markets and major roads in Kisumu was either absent, dysfunctional, or vandalized, leaving communities in darkness and danger. Empowered by new training, I stepped into the light. I participated in multiple community dialogues to address these pressing concerns, engaging with young people on security issues and waste management opportunities. I sat down with duty bearers and concerned citizens in meetings specifically focused on the poor lighting plaguing our public areas. These learning experiences have profoundly changed me. I have fully embraced non-violent approaches, particularly negotiation and dialogue, in dealing with family issues. I now focus on building consensus and using a give-and-take method to achieve a win-win outcome, a complete departure from my past combative style. This transformation extends to my community work. Where I manage a lot of advocacy, these lessons are now our core strategy. We now ensure that we always give dialogue a chance first, keeping all our actions non-violent. Even when engagements with duty bearers become tense, the training equipped us with the art to negotiate amicably. We actioned this by spearheading multi-stakeholder initiatives across the sub-counties, including community engagements, virtual meetings, and advocacy through petitions and letters to address issues that breached peaceful co-existence. For the future, my first commitment is to live as a true champion of peace through my actions. I will continue these engagements through our KIPAA network and within my own organization. We are keen to keep this peace banner alive, especially during electioneering periods, and will seek partnerships to push this gospel together. The most significant change is that, personally, I have become a peace champion. For the community, we have tested and proved that advocacy can be successfully delivered through dialogue. We have shown that so much can be achieved when we approach dialogue in good faith, resolving disputes that once grew into conflict simply because they were not handled well. From Policy to Practice: A Strategic Blueprint for Youth Empowerment in Bungoma In Bungoma County, the pathway to youth empowerment was blocked. Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) were crippled by poor funding, understaffing, and a lack of management policy. Most critically, the Bungoma County Youth Development Policy 2023 remained non-operationalized, a document full of promise that gathered dust, leaving youth without a clear pathway for engagement. Faced with these systemic challenges, I knew that change required a strategic, non-violent approach. After my training, I moved systematically: I identified and ranked these peace and service delivery challenges, pinpointing key decision-makers. I then drafted and submitted a formal letter of concern as a primary advocacy tool and diligently followed up. To amplify the effort, I wrote a concept note that sparked a series of actions: stakeholders' dialogues on VTCs, online engagements to highlight the issues, and a celebration of International Youth Day to champion local solutions and create awareness. The results of this focused, non-violent engagement have been transformative. There is now a newfound willingness to increase VTCs' capitation and develop a VTC regulation policy. Most importantly, the Bungoma County Youth Policy 2023 is finally being operationalized, meaning youth are poised to take a leading role in their own development. Decision-makers are now ready and willing to engage positively with young people, replacing the futility of street protests with the power of structured dialogue. This intervention led to increased awareness of these challenges and fostered a collaborative approach to creating solutions. Personally, my capacity to promote peace and service delivery improved immensely. My understanding has shifted entirely; I once saw change as a distant, bureaucratic process, but now I know that through collaborative effort and strategic communication, we can hold leaders accountable and drive real change. I have transitioned from a passionate observer to an active participant. For sustainability, we will form a youth oversight committee to monitor policy implementation. We will continue to engage with both duty bearers and youths to ensure the momentum is not lost. As the Bungoma Governance and Peace Advocates Forum, we will form a consortium to involve other counties, ensuring community involvement in creating change through structured engagement. Title: From Confusion to Clarity: Championing Accountability for Peace in Kisumu East In Kisumu East, a cycle of insecurity was fueled by unemployment and misinformation. Vulnerable youths, consuming information "designed to cause confusion," became obstacles to accountability, leaving the larger electorate without answers. As a peace advocate, I witnessed this firsthand and knew something had to change. That change began with Pamoja for Transformation. After being trained on non-violent accountability strategies, I was equipped to spearhead a movement. I immediately began mobilizing the community, especially young people, to inform them on the tenets of social accountability. My mission was clear: to turn confusion into clarity. I started accessing county projects from the ward level up, sensitizing youths on the documents needed for a social audit, and forming community-led discussion groups with various stakeholders. This wasn't a solo effort; it was a collective of peace champions from across all five Kisumu sub-counties, empowered by P4T and engaging in crucial dialogues with duty bearers. The results of this non-violent approach have been significant. We have seen: Improved information uptake by the public. A great increase in engagement between youths and duty bearers. The successful improvement of the lighting system, a major contributor to insecurity, leading to a better overall security status in the county. Increased youth participation in peace-building through collaboration. Most importantly, the acceptance by duty bearers to hold collaborative engagements and implement agreed-upon actions. Personally, this journey has transformed me. My understanding of peace-building has grown immensely, and I can now confidently approach duty bearers with petitions or open letters to seek clarifications and conduct effective follow-ups. Our work is not done. Looking ahead, I intend to engage even deeper in addressing public resource pilferage by engaging duty bearers meaningfully. Together with my fellow Peace Champions and with P4T's support, we will develop community-oriented peace groups to spearhead non-violent programs tailored to promote peace among the youth. This is the power of peaceful accountability—turning vulnerability into strength and confusion into a clear path forward for our community. "We replaced confusion with clarity and misinformation with social audit. By empowering our youth with the tools of peaceful accountability, we turned them from obstacles of insecurity into champions of change."

< Back Empowering the Deaf Community for Peace and Inclusive Governance in Kisumu Ahead of 2027 Elections Location Kisumu, County Location Peace and Governance Kisumu, Kenya , As political activity intensifies ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, ensuring that every voice is heard in peacebuilding efforts is more critical than ever. On October 12, 2026, Pamoja for Transformation Trust convened a landmark Single and Cross Identity Dialogue, bringing together Deaf community members from Kisumu Central, Kisumu East, and Kisumu West sub-counties. Held under the Strengthening Community Resilience for Accountable Governance project and generously supported by Act! through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in Kenya , the dialogue focused on fostering nonviolence, mutual support, and resilient communities. Building Bridges and Life Skills The interactive session provided a safe, inclusive space for participants to explore nonviolent conflict transformation and essential life skills. By bridging identities and experiences, the dialogue highlighted the unique challenges faced by the Deaf community in civic participation and governance. Key Outcomes of the Dialogue: Shared Experiences: Participants openly discussed the intersection of their identities and the specific vulnerabilities they face during political cycles. Identified Challenges: The community mapped out barriers to inclusive participation in local governance and peacebuilding initiatives. Collaborative Mechanism: A major breakthrough of the dialogue was the collective agreement to establish a collaborative, community-led mechanism for preventing and resolving conflicts peacefully. Looking Toward 2027 This initiative is a vital step in strengthening the Deaf community’s role as active agents of peace. By equipping them with the tools for nonviolent conflict transformation, Pamoja for Transformation Trust is ensuring that the Deaf community is not just included in, but actively shapes, the narrative for a peaceful and accountable 2027 General Election. Pamoja for Transformation Trust extends its profound gratitude to Act! and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark for their unwavering support in making this vital dialogue a reality. Together, we are building a Kenya where no one is left behind. Kisumu, County Empowering the Deaf Community for Peace and Inclusive Governance in Kisumu Ahead of 2027 Elections View Project Kisumu County From Advocacy to Action: German Head of Development Cooperation Visits Pamoja for Transformation in Kisumu View Project Nairobi Investing in Peace: Building Inclusive, Resilient Communities Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election View Project Nairobi County Advancing Peace and Cohesion Through Strategic Partnerships View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya Location Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Location Climate Resilience and Peace and Governance Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya. In recent weeks, P4T in collaboration with Community Change Agents (CCAs/FSCs) under the GFA-under the GIZ Agri-jobs 4 youth projec t, has been actively conducting sensitization campaigns and intergenerational dialogue forums across five counties in Western Kenya — Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. The primary goal of these engagements is to improve access to land for women and youth, enabling them to participate more fully in agricultural production. The forums have brought to light various dynamics surrounding land access, including systemic barriers that prevent young people and women from securing full control and ownership of land — challenges that continue to limit their potential in the agricultural sector. Through the Intergenerational Dialogues approach, the project has laid a strong foundation for improved land tenure security. These dialogues foster greater understanding and cooperation between farmers and landowners, while also promoting community-driven solutions tailored to local contexts. Encouragingly, early results show that a number of farmers and landowners have already taken steps to formalize their land lease agreements, signaling a promising shift toward more equitable and secure land access. This initiative not only supports economic empowerment but also contributes to long-term food security and rural transformation in Western Kenya. #landrights #youthinagriculture #womenempowerment #p4timpact #foodsecuri ty #communitydevelopment For more updates, stay tuned to our news section! Kisumu, County Empowering the Deaf Community for Peace and Inclusive Governance in Kisumu Ahead of 2027 Elections View Project Kisumu County From Advocacy to Action: German Head of Development Cooperation Visits Pamoja for Transformation in Kisumu View Project Nairobi Investing in Peace: Building Inclusive, Resilient Communities Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election View Project Nairobi County Advancing Peace and Cohesion Through Strategic Partnerships View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi to Safeguard the 2027 General Elections Location Nairobi Location Peace and Governance NAIROBI, KENYA – In a decisive step toward securing the nation’s democratic future, P4T successfully hosted a high-level Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Nairobi. The forum brought together a diverse coalition of key actors to strengthen collaboration and lay the groundwork for a peaceful, credible, and inclusive 2027 general election. As Kenya looks toward 2027, evolving political and social scenarios across the country present complex dynamics. If left unaddressed, these emerging risks not only threaten national peace and stability but could also undermine public confidence and the state credibility of the general elections. To proactively prepare for and respond to these dynamics, P4T convened this critical dialogue to identify practical, actionable measures for electoral integrity. Peace and electoral integrity are not the sole responsibility of one institution; they require a collective, whole-of-society approach. The forum successfully bridged silos by bringing together representatives from: 🏛️ Government Institutions 🛡️ Security Agencies 🤝 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) 🙏 Faith-Based Organizations 💼 The Private Sector By uniting these diverse voices, the forum fostered a shared understanding of the electoral landscape and aligned various sectors around common goals for a secure voting process. During the intensive sessions, representatives engaged in frank and constructive discussions regarding the current electoral process. The core focus areas included: Mapping Emerging Electoral Risks: Analyzing current political, social, and technological dynamics to identify potential flashpoints and vulnerabilities ahead of 2027. Strengthening Electoral Integrity: Discussing practical, on-the-ground measures to ensure transparency, fairness, and accuracy in the electoral process. Restoring and Building Public Confidence: Exploring strategies to enhance trust in state and electoral institutions among the Kenyan public. Addressing Process Bottlenecks: Openly discussing existing issues within the electoral framework and proposing collaborative solutions. Strategic Outcomes: Early Warning and Early Response A major highlight of the forum was the strategic focus on the entire electoral cycle, moving beyond just election day. Participants explored and committed to vital opportunities to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration. Specifically, the forum laid the groundwork for strengthening coordination mechanisms for Early Warning and Early Response (EWER). By improving how stakeholders share information and react to emerging threats in real-time, P4T and its partners aim to mitigate conflicts before they escalate. The successful conclusion of this Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum marks the beginning of a sustained, collaborative effort. P4T remains committed to facilitating ongoing dialogues, ensuring that the momentum generated in Nairobi translates into concrete actions across the country. Together, we are building a resilient framework to ensure that the 2027 General Elections are a testament to Kenya’s enduring commitment to peace, democracy, and inclusive governance. Partner With Us for a Peaceful Kenya Are you an organization, government agency, or community leader committed to peacebuilding and electoral integrity? Join P4T in our ongoing efforts to safeguard Kenya’s democratic processes. Kisumu, County Empowering the Deaf Community for Peace and Inclusive Governance in Kisumu Ahead of 2027 Elections View Project Kisumu County From Advocacy to Action: German Head of Development Cooperation Visits Pamoja for Transformation in Kisumu View Project Nairobi Investing in Peace: Building Inclusive, Resilient Communities Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election View Project Nairobi County Advancing Peace and Cohesion Through Strategic Partnerships View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

The knowledge acquired from the training is helping me to better plan, set goals for my business and engage with my customers effectively. Reconnecting to my business dream through development partnership Skills and Development The knowledge acquired from the training is helping me to better plan, set goals for my business and engage with my customers effectively. The overlock machine has increased the quality of my work. I can now do quality finishing on my products. I even earn some money from my fellow tailors-turned-customers who bring their clothes for overlock. I charge 40-50 shillings for overlocking one piece of cloth. This has guaranteed some level of income alongside the quality of my work. I see myself growing and attracting more customers. My income has improved and I look forward to establishing ‘ Ouya Textiles Company’ in future. Says Ouya. Amos Ouya is a 49-year-old middle-aged tailor from Kisumu. He is married to Monica Atieno and has five children. Mr. Ouya runs a garment making shop at Ekwanda shopping center in Maseno, Kisumu. This business he started in early 2000 having learnt some tailoring skills in primary home science and further acquiring skills in dress making through apprenticeship both in Nairobi and Kisumu. Ouya holds a theology diploma in Bible in Mission from Nairobi Great Commission School. We both run the garment making shop with my wife, who is a KNEC-certified tailor. For many years of practicing garment making, I desired to be a certified tailor to prove my ability given the longstanding experience in this field. Sometimes we joked about it with my wife, who is certified dressmaker…. although I have more experience. Lack of a certificate lowered my self-esteem in negotiating business deals with customers. Thanks to Pamoja for your scholarship program. I sat for my NITA Grade Test III assessment in May 2022 at Mariwa Vocational Training Center and I am determined to further my studies, "says Ouya. Ouya is part of the 118 up-skillers enrolled in the Skills for Jobs (S4J) project for the period, January–April 2022. As an apprentice, he also benefited from Business Finance Management (BFM) training and was awarded a business toolkit of an overlock machine. The overall objective of the S4J project is to improve the employability and economic opportunities of young men and women in Kisumu, Bungoma, and Siaya Counties. The goal of the BFM and soft skills training is to provide participants with practical knowledge and tools in business, finance, and business planning. Ouya currently provides attachment to tailoring and dress making trainees from Mariwa Vocational Training Center. He considers this an opportunity not only for learning by the trainees but platform to enhance publicity of his enterprise. "Thank you to Pamoja, you have made me proud. Keep up the good job and support many to address both technical and capital needs to start or grow their businesses.” More Stories Skills Development Turning the Tides through Development Cooperation Read More Peace and Governance Turning Pain into Peace Read More Skills and Development Hillary Kawa Sore Read More Skills and Development My Move to start own business ignited by Pamoja skills training Read More Skills and Development Pamoja changed my Life Read More Skills and Development Reconnecting to my business dream through development partnership Read More

This form is to be filled in triplicate, with one copy to be retained by the lessor, one by the lessee, and one by the endorsing Government Officer. For guidance on how to utilize and fill out this form, please refer to the attached QR code. < Back Agricultural Land Lease Agreement Form. About the training This land lease agreement form is designed to: · Facilitate execution and provide security to all parties in a land lease engagement in an effective manner for all genders, including young men, women, and youth groups. · Be used for a new lease or an amendment to an existing agreement, applicable to both public or privately owned land. · Clearly state the details of land being leased and the terms and conditions of leasing, which may include land management practices. · Be endorsed and witnessed by a Local Government Administrator and relevant stakeholders, including groups and spouses where applicable. More information on the application Process. This form is to be filled in triplicate, with one copy to be retained by the lessor, one by the lessee, and one by the endorsing Government Officer. For guidance on how to utilize and fill out this form, please refer to the attached QR code. Apply Now Deadline is by 29th November 2024