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< Back Kenya Electoral Conflicts Mitigation & Civic/Voter Education Support Program(ECCES) Location Location Peace and Governance Kenya Electoral Conflicts Mitigation & Civic/Voter Education Support (ECCES) Program ensures resilience of vulnerable populations and environments is improved, civil society, women and youth successfully participate in democratic processes, lead voter/civic education and implement local strategies to mitigate and respond to electoral violence. The program secures the safety and security of all citizens, safeguarding their human rights, and deepening the inclusion of traditionally marginalized groups e.g. women, youth, and people with disabilities Siaya County P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute View Project Siaya and Bungoma Counties We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya View Project Nairobi County, Kenya Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program View Project Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

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Pamela Adhiambo is a 23-year-old lady, a dancer by passion, and a volunteer instructor in the hair dressing and beauty therapy department at YMCA-Kisumu. My Hope to be Great is Revived Skills and Development “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 learn 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 determined to resume my fourth year studies with the small savings from freelancing and a token of appreciation from the YMCA. Having the two levels of training will increase my experience and chances in the job market and, overall, in the beauty industry. The knowledge and network gained from Up-skillers BFM training has increased my client base and inspired me to follow through on my passion of becoming a great cosmetologist and examiner instructor. I appreciate the opportunity; the scholarship has put me a step closer to my dream. I promise to keep impacting others too. Learning that both the trainees and other instructors appreciate my work gives me hope that I am on the right track to achieving my goal.” Pamela Adhiambo is a 23-year-old lady, a dancer by passion, and a volunteer instructor in the hair dressing and beauty therapy department at YMCA-Kisumu. She describes herself as a makeup artist and nail technician, work that she does on a free-lance basis. The desire to grow her passion and work with young people for empowerment led her to seek an opportunity to serve as a volunteer instructor with the YMCA-Kisumu. She previously served as volunteer at EXELL School of Beauty Therapy and Institute of Certified Studies (ICS). Pamela is also a third-year student at Masinde Muliro University of Technology, undertaking a Bachelor of Technology in Cosmetology. A course she enrolled in 2017 but has deferred due to a lack of school fees on numerous occasions As the first born in a family of four, Pamela describes her family background as complicated and is passionate about cutting her own space to become a great person in society. She previously attempted several job applications but has not been successful. Some of which she missed out on because of lack of academic transcripts. She has not been able to access her transcripts because she has not paid the required school fees. It is at her disposal as a volunteer instructor and trainer in dance at YMCA that she learnt about the S4J Partial Scholarship early this year (2022) and went ahead to apply as an up-skiller during the period May–July 2022 intake. Having qualified and enrolled in the programme, Pamela is among the 77 up-skillers spread across 5 learning institutions who sat for NITA Grade Test III assessment in July 2022. The S4J project supports upskillers by paying their exam fees and offering 3-day training on business, finance, and soft skills to help them improve their business practices. 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

< Back Capacity Development in Renewable Energy Through Technical & Vocational Education Location Location Climate Resilience Program A tripartite partnership project that brings together GIZ, Pamoja for Transformation and WTS energy in collaboration with NITA training center aiming to reskill and train novices totaling to 150 experts in solar and Biogas sub-sectors so as to create a pool of experts able to competitively meet the job demand around the two sub-sectors. This embodies efforts to foster green economy being a fundamental practice to improve human well-being and build social equity while reducing environmental risks and scarcities. This responds to the countries efforts to abhor the Paris Agreement on Nationally Determined Contributions-NDC to reduce national emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. Siaya County P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute View Project Siaya and Bungoma Counties We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya View Project Nairobi County, Kenya Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program View Project Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< 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. Siaya County P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute View Project Siaya and Bungoma Counties We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya View Project Nairobi County, Kenya Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program View Project Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County Location Kisumu County Location Peace and Governance and Skills & Enterprise Development Empowering Women and Youth Through Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship in Kisumu County. As part of the Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS) Program, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in Kenya through Act Change Transform, P4T has taken a significant step toward fostering sustainable development and resilience in Kisumu County. The beneficiaries during the 3-day capacity-building training in March 2025. In a recent initiative, we distributed essential toolkits to women- and youth-led climate-smart enterprises following a rigorous selection and training process. These beneficiaries underwent a comprehensive 3-day capacity-building training program focused on Entrepreneurship and Climate Security, equipping them with critical skills and knowledge to grow their businesses sustainably. The provision of these toolkits marks a pivotal moment for local entrepreneurs, enabling them to scale up production, improve efficiency, and create new employment opportunities within their communities. By supporting women and youth, the project aims to build long-term resilience, promote peace, and drive inclusive economic growth. This initiative not only supports climate adaptation and mitigation efforts but also strengthens community cohesion and stability through economic empowerment. #P4TImpact #YouthAdvocacy #ServiceDelivery For more updates, stay tuned to our news section! Siaya County P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute View Project Siaya and Bungoma Counties We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya View Project Nairobi County, Kenya Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program View Project Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Applications are invited from across all the 47 counties in the following categories: Youth Agri-Biz of the Year (Overall). Youth Agri-Biz (group/organization) of the Year. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Agroforestry. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Renewable energy uptake. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Climate smart Innovations. < Back Agri-Biz Awards 2023 Call for Applications. Apply Now Nairobi, Kenya Job Type Agri-Biz Awards 2023 Call for Applications. About the Award Applications are invited from across all the 47 counties in the following categories: Youth Agri-Biz of the Year (Overall). Youth Agri-Biz (group/organization) of the Year. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Agroforestry. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Renewable energy uptake. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Climate smart Innovations. Requirements To qualify, your enterprise should meet the following: A youth owned enterprise in the agribusiness sector. (Youth aged 35 and below by December 2023) Groups or enterprises owned and led by a Kenyan youth and operating in Kenya. Groups or enterprises having operated for at least two years. Enterprises practicing sustainable or climate smart agriculture. The business, group/organization must have 70% of its directors/members being below 35 years. About the Pamoja for Transformation Award 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. Pamoja for Transformation Trust in partnership with her development partners invites interested and eligible individual youth, youth groups and youth led-enterprises to submit applications for the 2023 Agri-Biz Awards. Apply Now

< Back Civil Peace Service (CPS) : P4T Empower Kisumu Youth to Drive Accountability and Improve Service Delivery Location Kisumu County Location Peace and Governance In a powerful display of youth leadership and advocacy, Pamoja, in collaboration with GIZ-CPS, hosted a dynamic Youth Sensitization Forum on Accountability & Service Delivery at Mills View Hotel, Kisumu County. The activity brought together young leaders from across the region, united by a shared vision of driving positive change through non-violent action and meaningful engagement. The forum served as a platform for participants to explore innovative ways to demand accountability from duty-bearers and improve governance and service delivery within their communities. With energy and determination, these young changemakers crafted actionable strategies aimed at fostering sustainable development in Kisumu County. Empowering Youth Voices The day was filled with thoughtful discussions, interactive sessions, and collaborative brainstorming, all centered around empowering young people to take an active role in shaping their future. Key themes that emerged included: 🔹 Active Participation in Decision-Making: Young leaders emphasized the importance of being included in decision-making processes at both local and county levels. By amplifying their voices, they aim to ensure policies reflect the needs and aspirations of the community. 🔹 Proactive Dialogue with Leaders: Participants recognized the power of constructive dialogue as a tool for holding leaders accountable. They committed to engaging duty-bearers regularly, advocating for transparency and responsiveness in governance. 🔹 Sustainable Solutions for Better Services: From healthcare to education and infrastructure, the youth identified priority areas where urgent improvements are needed. They proposed practical, long-term solutions designed to enhance service delivery and improve quality of life for residents. A Model for Youth-Led Transformation This forum exemplifies what happens when young people come together with purpose and passion. It showcased the potential of youth-led initiatives to drive transformative change, proving that the next generation is not only ready but eager to lead the charge toward a more accountable and equitable society. “The energy here today is palpable,” said one participant. “We’re not just talking about problems—we’re creating real solutions. This is how we rise.” Swipe through our photo gallery to witness the vibrant energy, creative ideas, and unwavering commitment of these young leaders in action. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and their resolve unshakable. For media inquiries or further information, please contact: info@pamoja-transformation.org Pamoja Communication Team Siaya County P4T Signs MoU with Bondo Technical Training Institute View Project Siaya and Bungoma Counties We4R: Strengthening Gender-Responsive Land Governance: P4T and GIZ–WE4R Conclude Successful BriGLAW County Engagements in Bungoma and Siaya View Project Nairobi County, Kenya Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Program View Project Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Marking Progress, Growing the Future: P4T Concludes Phase One of Land Access Initiative and Launches Next Chapter View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

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Capacity Building for MSMEs Within Mariculture Value Chains at the Kenyan Coast The overall goal of the project was to contribute to coastal economic development in an inclusive, integrated, participatory, and sustainable manner to strengthen sustainable blue economy value chains through skill development and matching. The project attached a lot of focus on milkfish, prawn, and mud crab farming as key opportunities and targeted 5 counties, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu. This was envisaged to influence improved income and employment of women and youth and equally gravitate the coastal target group to embrace mariculture practices that effectively respond to and address sustainable climate resilience. The project was premised on the partnership of the EU and Government of Kenya (GoK) to advance the blue economy agenda through coastal development commonly known as “Go Blue” and Germany through GIZ is one of the implementing partners. The project was implemented in collaboration with the County Government Fisheries Department, CBOs, and BMUs, as well as other partnering organizations in order to encourage commercially viable fish farming practices and to promote the benefits of responsible Mari culture. The approach used integrated public and private sector investments in the Mari culture value chain with community-wide initiatives that promote employment creation, improved livelihood, increased income and food security. The project designed need-based trainings tailored to the specific needs among different target groups with an aim of enhancing smallholder commercial fish farmers with Mari culture knowledge and technical and business/financial literacy skills to help sustainably manage, grow the sector and make it more inclusive. Milk-Fish, Prawn, Seaweed Milk-Fish, Prawn, Crab Fattening Crab Fattening Prawn,Crab Fattening Milk-Fish, Prawn

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Capacity Development in Renewable Energy Through Technical & Vocational Education The Biogas Systems Installer I Course was developed to address the skills demand for people working in the renewable energy sector. For many years, there has been no training curriculum for Biogas Systems Installers. The development of the curriculum will assist in regulating the training and certification of Biogas System Installers at Level 4 of the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). The Biogas Systems Installer I Course will assist in improving the knowledge and competencies of workers in the industry to become innovative and creative in applying the suggestions to facilitate the creation of a qualified and productive workforce with practical knowledge and skills in biogas installation.