Community Empowerment and Development Centre

11/06/2026

Exploring partnerships with Fred Hollows Foundation in Boma inn Hotel Eldoret.

11/06/2026

09/06/2026

We are honored to host the Lake Region Budget Hub MELD Committee for a two-day Capacity Strengthening training at Farm View, Busia County! Great energy, rich discussions, and powerful learning happening under the Kuwezesha na Kushirikisha Sauti za Kijamii katika fedha za umma na utendakazi project.

05/06/2026

Yesterday, CEDC convened a Post-Budget Café at Buduta Dispensary ,Busia County following the Program Based Budget Public Participation process conducted across the county last week.

The dialogue provided community members with an opportunity to reflect on the approved budget priorities, understand key allocations, and discuss how citizens can continue to monitor implementation and advocate for responsive service delivery.

The participants agreed that strengthening public participation does not end at budget formulation—it continues through accountability, transparency, and active citizen engagement.

29/05/2026

Yesterday, we successfully concluded the 3-day capacity strengthening training for CSOs, media practitioners, and opinion leaders in Busia County. The training provided an important platform for learning, engagement, and reflection on constitutionalism, governance, citizenship, public finance management, and the electoral process.

We were privileged to have the County Elections Manager from Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission facilitate a session on electoral governance. The session provided participants with deeper insights into the electoral process in Kenya, the composition of the IEBC, the roles of different stakeholders in the electoral process, as well as the electoral laws and legal frameworks that guide elections in the country.

The discussions also explored the importance of credibility, transparency, and accountability in elections, while creating space for stakeholders to reflect on existing challenges, share experiences, and discuss the collective role of citizens, institutions, media, and civil society in strengthening democratic and credible electoral processes.

27/05/2026

Day 2 of the 3-day capacity strengthening training for CSOs, media practitioners, and opinion leaders in Busia County, and we are glad to have been joined by our development partners Uraia

The training continues to provide a meaningful platform for dialogue, learning, and reflection on key governance issues affecting citizens and institutions. Today’s sessions focused on citizenship, UTU, and public finance management, with participants engaging in rich discussions on the importance of active and responsible citizenship in strengthening democratic governance.

The conversations also explored UTU as a guiding principle for community cohesion, mutual respect, and shared responsibility in civic life, while emphasizing how public finance management plays a critical role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and equitable allocation of public resources. Participants reflected on the need for greater public participation in budget processes and the role of CSOs, media, and opinion leaders in promoting accountability and informed civic engagement.

26/05/2026

CEDC has today convened CSOs, media practitioners, and opinion leaders in Busia County for a 3-day capacity strengthening forum on constitutionalism and the electoral process. The forum seeks to strengthen the understanding and capacity of stakeholders to actively contribute towards democratic governance, accountability, and credible electoral processes.

Day one discussions are focused on the Constitution and constitutionalism, creating space for participants to reflect on the meaning and importance of constitutional governance in advancing democracy. The sessions emphasize that constitutionalism goes beyond having a written Constitution; it requires commitment to the rule of law, respect for human rights, accountability, transparency, and ensuring that institutions and leaders operate within the limits of the Constitution.

The forum continues to create a platform for reflection, learning, and collaboration among stakeholders committed to advancing constitutional values and credible electoral processes within communities.

23/05/2026

CEDC In partnership with LRBH successfully concluded a 3-day training on Health Budget Tracking for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and women leaders in Busia County.

The training brought together CSO representatives and women leaders to strengthen their understanding of county budgeting processes, public participation, social accountability, and health budget tracking. Throughout the three days, participants engaged in interactive learning sessions focused on the roles of county governments, key budgeting and planning documents, legal frameworks guiding public finance management, and opportunities for citizen engagement in governance processes.

Participants also explored important county budget documents including the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), Annual Development Plan (ADP), County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP), Programme-Based Budget (PBB), County Budget Review and Outlook Paper (CBROP), audit reports, and finance bills. The sessions further enhanced participants’ capacity to analyze county health budgets, track resource allocation, and advocate for responsive and equitable healthcare service delivery.

This training marks an important step towards empowering women leaders and CSOs to actively engage in governance, promote accountability, and champion improved healthcare outcomes for communities in Busia County.

20/05/2026

Today marks the opening of a 3-day training on Health Budget Tracking for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and women leaders in Busia County, organized by CEDC in partnership with Lake Region Budget Hub.
The training has brought together CSO representatives and women leaders committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and meaningful citizen participation in the health sector. Over the next three days, participants will engage in learning sessions aimed at strengthening their capacity in budget tracking, advocacy, monitoring public resource allocation, and championing improved healthcare service delivery within their communities.
Centre.

Lake Region Budget Hub
Inspire to Rise Community Based Organization
Dhamira Moja CBO
Bajeti Hub