Ubuntu Village

29/04/2026

Thank you The National Gender and Equality Commission-Kenya for this timely highlight and featuring Ubuntu Village in .
We continue to build our space and reclaim power!

13/04/2026

12/04/2026

On Day 2, we rolled up our sleeves for focused group discussions on “The Future of Activism: Building Social Movements that Endure.”

Using SWOT analysis, we celebrated what is working, honestly identified what needs improvement, and committed to bold actions to strengthen our campaigns, committees, county cells, and centres.

Ubuntu Village is rising. The foundation is laid, the conversations have sparked, and the future is firmly in our hands. “I am because we are” — we move forward together. Our Space. Our Power. Our Future.

Social Justice Centers Working Group Social Justice Centers Working Group Western chapter HAKI Africa The National Gender and Equality Commission-Kenya Ubuntu Village

12/04/2026

We followed with the sharp and timely second panel “Eyes on the Ballot, Safety in Mind: The Activist’s Dilemma Monitoring the Forthcoming Elections.”

HRDs dissected critical issues including the ongoing voter registration drive, the urgent need for electoral accountability, effective monitoring mechanisms, access to justice for electoral violations, and the persistent challenge of voter apathy, all while navigating the real risks activists face in these spaces.

Social Justice Centers Working Group Social Justice Centers Working Group Western chapter HAKI Africa The National Gender and Equality Commission-Kenya

12/04/2026

The conversations went deep and urgent. In the panel “Safety Beyond Rescue: Rethinking HRDs Security, Economy and Wellbeing,” the panelists confronted the harsh realities facing human rights defenders and explored holistic ways to protect not just lives, but livelihoods and emotional wellbeing because a secure movement is a sustainable one.

Social Justice Centers Working Group Social Justice Centers Working Group Western chapter HAKI Africa

12/04/2026

An after-lunch tought-provoking short skit by Arts for Social Change Western Chapter also reminded everyone that art is not decoration but a soul and weapon of our movement.

12/04/2026

The energy stayed high with vibrant live performances: the electrifying "Daima Kenya" dance by the Adolescents Dance Crew from Manyatta B Social Justice Centre.

12/04/2026

The National Gender and Equality Commission-Kenya team also brought their voice and commitment, emphasizing the importance of inclusive, gender-responsive approaches in all our struggles for justice and human rights.

12/04/2026

On the groundbreaking ceremony, we received powerful solidarity and commitment from our valued partners.
HAKI Africa delivered an inspiring briefing, reaffirming their strong support and dedication to strengthening Social Justice Centres across the region, standing shoulder to shoulder with us as we build people-powered systems of change.