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Every sunrise proves the dark isn't permanent. 🌅 World Su***de Prevention Day — talk, listen, reach out.
10/09/2026

Every sunrise proves the dark isn't permanent. 🌅 World Su***de Prevention Day — talk, listen, reach out.

Article 1 places sovereignty where it belongs: with the people of Kenya. As we head to 2027, let’s talk about protecting...
26/08/2026

Article 1 places sovereignty where it belongs: with the people of Kenya. As we head to 2027, let’s talk about protecting our rights, electoral integrity, transparency, and the power of the polling station.

🗓️Tomorrow, 27 August
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Mama Grace Anyango Social Hall, Kisumu.

Join the conversation.




European Union in Kenya KIOS InformAction Kenya Kenya Human Rights Commission

🇰🇪 INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS: WHO WATCHES THE WATCHDOGS?Chapter Fifteen, Articles 248–254 establish Kenya’s independent ...
25/08/2026

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INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS: WHO WATCHES THE WATCHDOGS?
Chapter Fifteen, Articles 248–254 establish Kenya’s independent commissions and offices. Under Article 249, their purpose is clear: protect the sovereignty of the people, promote constitutionalism, and protect human rights. They are constitutionally independent and should not be directed or controlled by anyone.

16 years later, the question is: Are they truly delivering?

When we see police brutality, abductions, corruption, electoral violations and shrinking civic space, are our independent institutions acting swiftly, independently and effectively?

As we approach 2027, independence cannot remain on paper. It must translate into action, accountability and protection of citizens.



European Union in Kenya KIOS InformAction Kenya

🇰🇪 | ACCOUNTABILITY CHECKTHE PROMISE: DEVOLUTIONDevolution was one of the Constitution's biggest promises. Article 174...
24/08/2026

🇰🇪 | ACCOUNTABILITY CHECK
THE PROMISE: DEVOLUTION
Devolution was one of the Constitution's biggest promises. Article 174 envisioned counties that would promote self-governance, enhance public participation, protect and promote the interests of marginalised communities and bring services closer to citizens.

📌16 years later, has devolution changed how citizens experience government?
📌Are county resources reaching the people they are meant to serve?
📌Are citizens able to influence county priorities and budgets?
📌Are County Assemblies effectively holding county executives to account?

And perhaps the bigger question:

Did we decentralise power, or simply create 47 new centres of power?

💬 Has devolution made government more accountable to you? Why or why not?


European Union in Kenya KIOS InformAction Kenya

We are currently hosting a Virtual Dialogue on the State of the Social, Economic & Political Landscape Scenario-Building...
21/08/2026

We are currently hosting a Virtual Dialogue on the State of the Social, Economic & Political Landscape Scenario-Building Session with CACEG Grantees from the Western Cluster.

Partners are coming together to reflect on emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and strategies for navigating Kenya’s evolving operating environment.


European Union in Kenya KIOS InformAction Kenya Women in Justice centers Western Chapter - WIJCJael"s Arm of Hope Centre BUSIA YOUTH WASH Parliament Redo Kenya Voiceof Bungoma CSOs Network Network For Research & Governance

🇰🇪 | ACCOUNTABILITY CHECKTHE PROMISE: Public ParticipationThe Constitution is clear: public participation is not a fav...
21/08/2026

🇰🇪 | ACCOUNTABILITY CHECK
THE PROMISE: Public Participation
The Constitution is clear: public participation is not a favour.
Article 10 makes it a national value. Articles 118 & 196 require Parliament and County Assemblies to facilitate it. Article 174 links it to devolution, while Article 201 requires public participation in public finance.

Yet too often:
📌 We are invited after decisions are already made.
📌 Views are collected but rarely accounted for.
📌 Public forums become a box to tick.
📌 Citizens are heard, but are they listened to?
16 years on, are we participating in governance, or being consulted?

💬 When did your participation last change a government decision?


European Union in Kenya InformAction Kenya Kenya Human Rights Commission KIOS Ni Sisi! Kenya

🇰🇪 CHECKTHE PROMISE: THE BILL OF RIGHTSChapter Four guarantees Kenyans' rights to dignity, equality, privacy, access t...
20/08/2026

🇰🇪 CHECK

THE PROMISE: THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Chapter Four guarantees Kenyans' rights to dignity, equality, privacy, access to information, health, housing, food, water, education and social security.

16 years later, what does the reality look like?

A young person struggling to find decent work.
A family unable to afford quality healthcare.
A child learning without adequate facilities.
A household without reliable water.
A community displaced without adequate protection or compensation.
A citizen unable to access information about decisions affecting their community.
A woman facing discrimination despite constitutional guarantees of equality.

💬 Which right in the Bill of Rights do you feel is furthest from reality today?




European Union in Kenya InformAction Kenya KIOS Kenya Human Rights Commission Ni Sisi! Kenya Kenya Judiciary National Cohesion and Integration Commission National Police Service

If power belongs to the people, why is speaking sometimes so costly?Arrests. Intimidation. Surveillance. Abductions. Dis...
19/08/2026

If power belongs to the people, why is speaking sometimes so costly?

Arrests. Intimidation. Surveillance. Abductions. Disappearances. Prosecution. And, tragically, deaths.




InformAction Kenya European Union in Kenya KIOS Kenya Human Rights Commission Ni Sisi! Kenya

🇰🇪 @16 | ACCOUNTABILITY CHECK THE PROMISE: POWER BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE.Sixteen years ago, Kenyans gave themselves a Con...
19/08/2026

🇰🇪 @16 | ACCOUNTABILITY CHECK

THE PROMISE: POWER BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE.

Sixteen years ago, Kenyans gave themselves a Constitution that placed sovereign power where it belongs: with the people.

But what does that mean in our everyday reality?

Are citizens able to question those they elect, influence decisions that affect their lives and demand accountability from those who exercise power on their behalf?

Or have we reduced our constitutional power to one day at the ballot every five years?

As we begin our Katiba Accountability Check, we will examine the promises of the 2010 Constitution against the realities Kenyans experience today.

Today’s question:

👉🏾 Are we truly sovereign citizens—or do we only become powerful when our votes are needed?

Tell us: When have you felt that your voice actually influenced a government or political decision?



InformAction Kenya European Union in Kenya KIOS Ni Sisi! Kenya Kenya Human Rights Commission

16 years ago, Kenyans gave themselves a Constitution that promised a different Kenya: rights, accountable leadership, pu...
18/08/2026

16 years ago, Kenyans gave themselves a Constitution that promised a different Kenya: rights, accountable leadership, public participation, devolution and power belonging to the people.
16 years later: Are we living that promise?

Over the coming days, we ask: What was promised vs. what is our reality?
Join the conversation.




European Union in Kenya KIOS InformAction Kenya Redo Kenya Kenya Human Rights Commission Ni Sisi! Kenya

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