Provident Community Initiative

28/09/2026

International Day for Universal Access to Information | 28 September

Information is not just something we consume. It is something we need to participate, question, and hold those in power accountable.

In an increasingly digital world, access to information is not enough. We need information that is timely, reliable, accessible, and credible.

For citizens, this means being able to understand public decisions, follow budgets and development plans, engage duty bearers, and participate meaningfully in decisions that affect their communities.

As misinformation and disinformation spread, information integrity matters too. We must be able to access, verify, and use information with confidence.

Provident Community Initiative, we believe meaningful citizen participation begins with access to information.

Seek information. Verify it. Use it. Participate. Hold duty bearers accountable.

27/08/2026

What has 16 years of the 2010 Constitution meant for citizens, and what remains unfinished?

Provident Community Initiative was honored to participate in a Maskani Ya Taifa Mombasa Hub civic engagement to commemorate 16 years of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution. The engagement was supported by Ni Sisi.

The session reflected on Kenya’s constitutional journey and the Constitution’s contribution to protecting civic space, advancing citizen participation, and safeguarding rights and freedoms. Members also explored the importance of constitutionalism, holding leaders accountable, youth participation in democratic and electoral processes, and using the Constitution as a tool for positive change.

Sixteen years on, the Constitution has given citizens important rights and avenues to participate in governance. But having these provisions is not enough. Citizens need to understand, use and defend the rights and civic spaces the Constitution provides.

is not just about looking back. It is about asking what we will do with the Constitution in shaping the Kenya we want.

25/08/2026

Have you ever received a suspicious prize message or had your personal data shared online without your permission?

It can feel uncomfortable and even put you at risk. Your personal information should not be used or shared without respecting your data protection rights.

If your personal data has been misused, don’t just ignore it. Speak up and report it to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). You can learn more or make a complaint through the ODPC website, www.odpc.go.ke

Have you ever had your personal data shared or used without your consent? Tell us what happened in the comments.

fans

25/08/2026

🇰🇪 16 Years Later: Who Really Holds the Power?

As we prepare to mark 16 years since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, it is worth reflecting on one of its most powerful provisions: Article 1 – Sovereignty of the People.

"All sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with this Constitution."

These words remind us that power does not belong to politicians, government offices or institutions. It belongs to the people. State institutions exercise authority on behalf of citizens and remain accountable to them.

Sixteen years on, the question is not whether the Constitution gave citizens power. The question is whether citizens are able to meaningfully exercise that power.

Do citizens have a voice in decisions that affect their communities? Are public institutions accountable? Do elected leaders remember that the authority they exercise is delegated by the people?

Article 1 challenges us to see citizenship as more than voting. It calls on us to participate, engage, question, organise and hold duty bearers accountable.

As we celebrate , let us remember that the Constitution begins with the people and its success depends on active and informed citizens.

25/08/2026

Mombasa's KSh 17.8B Budget: What Should Citizens Be Watching?

The approved budget stands at KSh 17.8 billion. But what does it mean for you?

Mombasa is now implementing its FY2026/27 budget. For citizens, the conversation should no longer stop at what was budgeted. It should be about what is actually being delivered.

Here are some things to watch:

🏥 Health: A 150-bed mental health hospital, Port Reitz ICU/HDU, and the upgrading of Kongowea Health Centre are among the planned investments.

💧 Water: KSh 45.5 million is allocated for boreholes and water supply across eight wards.

👥 Youth & Sports: KSh 25 million for a digital youth hub, KSh 172 million for Mwahima Stadium and KSh 145.5 million for Ziwani Stadium.

📚 ECDE: KSh 392.5 million is allocated under KDSP for ECDE and childcare infrastructure.

But the bigger questions are:

Has implementation started?
How much has been spent?
Is the work progressing as planned?
When will it be completed?

These are questions citizens can ask as the County implements the approved budget.

📖 Want to know what was approved? Read the full Citizen Budget and approved Programme-Based Budget (PBB) on the Mombasa County Government website.

[Mombasa County Government Downloads]

The budget has been approved. Now let's track the delivery.

12/08/2026

The Mombasa County Annual Development Plan (ADP) 2027/2028 public participation engagement has commenced.

The ADP helps determine the projects and programmes that will inform the County's spending and budgeting priorities. As part of the process, the County is holding public participation meetings across all 30 wards, allowing residents to share their priorities and propose projects for their communities.

This is where residents need to engage
Let's show up with the issues affecting our wards. Ask questions. Propose priorities. And make sure our community's needs are part of the conversation before decisions are made.

But meaningful participation is not only about what government ought to do. We also have a role to play. Being informed about how county planning and budgeting works is one step towards taking up that role.

Do you know your role? What are you doing about it, or what do you plan to do?

12/08/2026

Different Contexts, Common Aspirations. 🌍✊🏾

Young people live in different contexts and face different challenges, but across these differences are shared aspirations: opportunity, dignity, decent work, quality education, good health, meaningful participation and a better future.

From Mombasa to communities across the world, young people are not just beneficiaries of development. They are innovators, community builders, entrepreneurs and advocates for change.

But shared aspirations require meaningful opportunities. Young people need spaces to participate, policies that respond to their realities, and a voice in the decisions that shape their lives and future.

Provident Community Initiative, we believe young people must be at the centre of decisions that affect them.

This International Youth Day, we celebrate our differences, recognise what unites us, and reaffirm our commitment to a future where every young person has the opportunity to thrive.

Happy International Youth Day 2026! 💙

04/08/2026

is an awareness campaign dedicated to educating citizens in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on data privacy, protecting their personal information.

03/08/2026

Who really creates Mombasa's wealth, and who truly benefits from it?

Every day, thousands of people contribute to Mombasa's economy. Entrepreneurs grow businesses, traders keep markets alive, fisherfolk provide livelihoods, young people innovate, and communities work together to solve local challenges. Yet many still struggle to access opportunities and share in the benefits of economic growth.

This is why conversations about Civic Wealth matter.

Civic wealth is the collective assets, skills, relationships, knowledge, networks, and resources within a community that can be harnessed to create shared opportunities and sustainable development.

Provident Community Initiative was honoured to participate in a Conversation in Mombasa hosted by Ni Sisi. The dialogue brought together entrepreneurs, traders, youth, community leaders, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to explore how communities can identify, strengthen, and grow the wealth that already exists within them.

At Provident, we believe that sustainable development is built when communities are empowered to participate, collaborate, and shape solutions that improve their own lives. By investing in people and strengthening local ecosystems, we can create an economy that is not only productive but also inclusive and resilient.

Because the true wealth of Mombasa is not measured only by what passes through its Port, but by the opportunities created for the people who call this county home.

02/08/2026