Matungu Community Empowerment Network

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MACEN at the ADP 2027/28 Public Participation ForumThe Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN) participated in the...
27/08/2026

MACEN at the ADP 2027/28 Public Participation Forum
The Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN) participated in the Annual Development Plan (ADP) 2027/28 public participation forum at Mumias Cultural Centre.
We joined fellow citizens and stakeholders in sharing community priorities, raising key concerns, and advocating for inclusive, accountable, and people-centred development planning.
When citizens participate, communities shape their own development. ✊🏾

Accountability is the bridge between commitments and meaningful change.We joined fellow Civil Society Organisations from...
05/08/2026

Accountability is the bridge between commitments and meaningful change.
We joined fellow Civil Society Organisations from Kakamega and Vihiga counties, with support from the Access to Medicine Platform (AtMP), to establish the GBV Accountability Coalition—a unified platform dedicated to strengthening oversight, collaboration, and action in addressing gender-based violence.
Through this coalition, we will collectively track progress on county GBV commitments, amplify the voices and experiences of survivors, generate evidence to inform advocacy, and engage duty bearers to ensure that policies are translated into accessible, quality services for those who need them most.
No single organization can end gender-based violence alone. But by standing together, sharing knowledge, and demanding accountability, we can build systems that protect rights, restore dignity, and create safer communities for everyone.
This is more than the launch of a coalition—it is the beginning of a stronger, coordinated movement for justice, protection, and lasting change.

At Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN), participatory theatre is a key community engagement strategy we use to...
29/07/2026

At Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN), participatory theatre is a key community engagement strategy we use to foster open dialogue on sensitive issues surrounding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Through interactive performances, storytelling, and audience participation, community members are encouraged to reflect on harmful social norms, challenge stigma and misinformation, and explore practical solutions to issues affecting women, girls, adolescents, and young people.
By creating safe and inclusive spaces for conversation, participatory theatre amplifies community voices, promotes awareness of rights, encourages positive behavior change, and strengthens pathways to prevention, protection, and support. This approach transforms audiences from passive observers into active participants, empowering them to become advocates for gender equality, bodily autonomy, and violence-free communities.

Driving Accountability Through Collective ActionMatungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN) joined fellow Civil Societ...
29/07/2026

Driving Accountability Through Collective Action
Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN) joined fellow Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Kakamega, Kisumu, Siaya, and Homa Bay for a TUNU Project review and learning session to assess progress made in advocating for the implementation of stalled public projects across the four counties.
The session provided an opportunity for partners to share experiences, reflect on achievements, discuss challenges encountered, and identify effective advocacy strategies used to demand accountability from duty bearers. Key discussions highlighted the use of Access to Information (ATI) requests, memorandums, and petitions as powerful citizen-led tools for promoting transparency, unlocking information on stalled projects, and pushing for timely implementation of development initiatives.
The engagement reaffirmed the critical role of civil society in strengthening social accountability and ensuring that public resources translate into meaningful services and development for communities. By learning from one another and strengthening collective advocacy, CSOs continue to amplify citizens' voices and promote responsive, transparent, and accountable governance.
Together, we remain committed to ensuring that public projects serve the people they were intended to benefit.

Strengthening partnerships. Amplifying survivor voices. Inspiring lasting change. Yesterday GROOTS Kenya, together with ...
29/07/2026

Strengthening partnerships. Amplifying survivor voices. Inspiring lasting change.

Yesterday GROOTS Kenya, together with partners implementing the Jasiri Programme supported by the Mastercard Foundation, conducted a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) field visit with survivor groups to assess progress, capture lessons, and celebrate the resilience and achievements of women and young women participating in the programme.

The engagement brought together representatives from the Police Gender Desk, local administration, implementing partners of the Jasiri Programme, survivor groups, and Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN), which continues to support the programme by engaging men and boys as allies in advancing gender equality and preventing gender-based violence.

The visit created a valuable platform for open dialogue, allowing survivors to share their lived experiences, personal growth, successes, and the challenges they continue to navigate. Partners also had the opportunity to witness first-hand the transformative impact of the programme through improved livelihoods, strengthened leadership, enhanced confidence, and increased awareness of rights and available support services.

Monitoring and Evaluation goes beyond measuring results—it is about listening, learning, and ensuring that every intervention remains responsive to the needs and aspirations of survivors. The conversations held reaffirmed the importance of coordinated partnerships in building safer communities where women and girls can live free from violence, access opportunities, and thrive with dignity.

we remain committed to strengthening survivor-centered programming, promoting accountability, and fostering collaboration among communities, government institutions, and civil society. Together, we are creating pathways for healing, economic empowerment, leadership, and sustainable change.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we are building communities where every survivor is heard, supported, and empowered to lead.

Justice Begins with Showing Up: Standing with Survivors Every Step of the WayLast week, a Kakamega County Champion from ...
27/07/2026

Justice Begins with Showing Up: Standing with Survivors Every Step of the Way
Last week, a Kakamega County Champion from the Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN) joined fellow Kakamega and Bungoma County Champions in solidarity during the hearing of a defilement case involving the 4-year-old daughter of a survivor mapped under the Jasiri Program.
While the hearing was adjourned to 10th August due to the absence of the advocate representing the alleged perpetrator, our presence in court sent a powerful message: survivors and their families do not walk this journey alone.
Beyond observing the proceedings, the court session reinforced the importance of continued mentorship and capacity strengthening for the Bungoma County Champions to further strengthen survivor advocacy and access to justice.
At MACEN, we believe that justice is not only pursued in courtrooms—it is strengthened through solidarity, compassion, and unwavering support for survivors.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Secretariat for supporting this important cause and commend the Bungoma County Champions for their dedication and commitment to ensuring survivors' voices are heard and justice is pursued.
Together, we stand. Together, we advocate. Together, we work towards a future where every survivor can access justice with dignity.
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Gender and Development Network
Independent Medico Legal Unit IMLU
GROOTS Kenya
HAKI Africa
Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya
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Documenting Voices, Advancing JusticeEvery story matters. Every life deserves dignity, safety, and justice.Matungu Commu...
19/07/2026

Documenting Voices, Advancing Justice

Every story matters. Every life deserves dignity, safety, and justice.

Matungu Community Empowerment Network (MACEN), in partnership with KERO, conducted field interviews and ethical documentation to better understand the lived experiences of individuals, survivors, and families affected by gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. These engagements went beyond interviews—they provided a safe space to listen, learn, and ensure that community voices help shape solutions to prevent violence and strengthen access to justice.

Using a survivor-centred and trauma-informed approach, the exercise documented experiences that will strengthen evidence for advocacy, inform policy and programming, improve referral and support systems, and amplify the voices of those most affected. The insights gathered will contribute to identifying gaps in prevention and response while informing community-led actions to address GBV and femicide.
The documentation process was guided by the principles of informed consent, confidentiality, respect, and dignity, ensuring that every participant's safety and privacy were protected throughout the exercise.

Together, MACEN and KERO remain committed to transforming community voices into evidence for change, strengthening advocacy, promoting accountability, and advancing a future where every woman and girl can live free from violence, fear, and discrimination.
Every voice documented is a step towards justice. Every life protected is a victory for humanity.

Bring them home. Tell the truth. Deliver justice.Forced disappearances and unlawful abductions have no place in a democr...
05/07/2026

Bring them home. Tell the truth. Deliver justice.
Forced disappearances and unlawful abductions have no place in a democratic society. This Saba Saba, we stand for accountability, human dignity, and the protection of every person's rights.
Justice delayed is justice denied.

Saba Saba reminds us that democracy thrives when citizens participate. Let us continue demanding transparency, good gove...
05/07/2026

Saba Saba reminds us that democracy thrives when citizens participate. Let us continue demanding transparency, good governance, human rights, and equal opportunities for every Kenyan.


🚨 Red Card to Inequality! ✋⚽Matungu Social Justice Centre proudly joined the commemoration of the Global Day for Fightin...
04/07/2026

🚨 Red Card to Inequality! ✋⚽
Matungu Social Justice Centre proudly joined the commemoration of the Global Day for Fighting Inequality in Marakusi under the theme "Red Card to Inequality."
Together, we amplified the call for quality healthcare, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), accountability, and equal access to health services for every community. Because health is a right—not a privilege.
Together, let's build a healthier and more equitable society for all. ✊

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