Act Change Transform

12/05/2026

🌍 A major milestone for Women, Peace & Security (WPS) in Kenya!

In the hills of Limuru, Act! hosted a WPS Programme Design Clinic and Validation. In partnership with the Royal Danish Embassy, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) Kenya and the State Department for Gender, we launched the 2026–2028 Programme funded by the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya to embed women’s leadership in peace and security governance across ASAL counties and informal settlements. Twenty-five years after UNSCR 1325, symbolic gestures are no longer enough; women’s safety and influence should be the norm.

Partners rigorously interrogated data on representation gaps, GBV prevalence, CAP operationalisation challenges, and the persistent localisation deficit. Baseline findings exposed the localisation gap: policies exist, yet women remain present in peace structures but unheard; GBV referral pathways break down at the last mile; and County Action Plans too often gather dust and remain underfunded.

Partners moved beyond tokenism to demand measurable influence, refining Theories of Change to address patriarchal norms, climate-driven conflicts, and the 2027 electoral risks.

The Act! CEO emphasized, “A safer country for our women is the only promise for our future; we have to take responsibility for safeguarding it.”

Key takeaways:
📌 Stop counting seats, start measuring real influence: do women set agendas, change decisions, and see their proposals adopted?
📌Treat male ally engagement and 2027 election preparedness as core programme pillars, not cosmetic add-ons.
📌Audit the respective county’s GBV referral pathway by walking through the survivor’s actual journey and fixing the broken steps
📌Make County Action Plans work by securing dedicated budgets, giving grassroots women named seats on monitoring committees, and producing simple local-language scorecards.

The clinic also inducted partners on programme expectations across Grant Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Communications, Compliance, and Reporting, laying the foundation for accountable, coordinated, and impact-driven implementation over the next three years.

The road ahead demands collective ownership and the embedding of women’s leadership where conflict, climate shocks, and exclusion collide hardest.



Rural Women Peace Link Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) Community Safety Initiative - Kenya Pastoralist Girls Initiative

01/05/2026

From communities to counties, the work continues.

Today we celebrate the everyday changemakers building peace, accountability, and inclusive governance.

Happy Labor Day!

01/05/2026

🔔 Update: REDI Programme EOI

A Responses & Clarifications document has now been uploaded to our website to address queries received.

We encourage all interested applicants to review it alongside the EOI document.

🔗 Access it here: https://act.or.ke/call-for-proposals/request-for-expression-of-interestrfeoi-ref-redi-rfeoi-2026/

📢 Call for Expression(s) of Interest (EOI) – REDI Programme

Act! invites national and county-level Civil Society Organizations (NGOs, CBOs, and non-profits) to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for innovative initiatives under the Reformed Elections for Enhanced Democracy and Inclusion (REDI) Programme, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

The EOI seeks proposals that will contribute to credible, inclusive, and peaceful electoral processes ahead of the 2027 General Election, focusing on national cohesion, strengthened electoral institutions, enhanced citizen participation, and effective election monitoring and observation.

📍 Prospective Target Counties: Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Trans-Nzoia, Nakuru, Kericho, Kisumu, Homabay, Kisii, Mombasa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Laikipia, Nyeri, Mandera & Bungoma

📅 Submission Deadline: 04 May 2026 | 5:00 PM (EAT)
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

Learn more and access the full EOI guidelines on our website: https://act.or.ke/call-for-proposals/request-for-expression-of-interestrfeoi-ref-redi-rfeoi-2026/

22/04/2026

📢 Call for Expression(s) of Interest (EOI) – REDI Programme

Act! invites national and county-level Civil Society Organizations (NGOs, CBOs, and non-profits) to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for innovative initiatives under the Reformed Elections for Enhanced Democracy and Inclusion (REDI) Programme, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

The EOI seeks proposals that will contribute to credible, inclusive, and peaceful electoral processes ahead of the 2027 General Election, focusing on national cohesion, strengthened electoral institutions, enhanced citizen participation, and effective election monitoring and observation.

📍 Prospective Target Counties: Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Trans-Nzoia, Nakuru, Kericho, Kisumu, Homabay, Kisii, Mombasa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Laikipia, Nyeri, Mandera & Bungoma

📅 Submission Deadline: 04 May 2026 | 5:00 PM (EAT)
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

Learn more and access the full EOI guidelines on our website: https://act.or.ke/call-for-proposals/request-for-expression-of-interestrfeoi-ref-redi-rfeoi-2026/

16/04/2026

✨RPS 2026 Design Clinic✨

Representatives from the Royal Danish Embassy, Act! and partners from Samburu, Laikipia, Nakuru, Baringo, Kisumu, and Nairobi Counties came together for a 4-day Design Clinic under the Resilience, Peace & Stability (RPS) Programme funded by Embassy of Denmark in Kenya, laying the foundation for peaceful elections in 2027.

Over the four days, teams collaborated to refine project proposals, grounded their interventions in clear theories of change, and aligned around a shared goal: strengthening community resilience and social cohesion to prevent election-related violence.

The conversations moved beyond concepts to concrete planning. Partners developed results frameworks, refined activities, and ensured each intervention aligned with the Programme’s priorities, directly contributing to what matters most: building trust between communities and institutions and addressing key drivers of conflict. These initiatives aim to curb misinformation and hate speech, strengthen early warning and response systems, and expand meaningful participation for youth and women.

The Act! Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation (PBCT) Platform Manager emphasized that strategic implementation grounded in localized responses and linked to broader initiatives is critical to building sustainable, long-term pathways for peace.

With the design phase complete, the focus now shifts to implementation—driving forward peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections in 2027. 🕊

Community Safety Initiative Pamoja for Transformation MIDRIFT HURINET GAME Ceed

03/04/2026

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones 🕊️

May this time of reflection remind us of the power of forgiveness, compassion, and unity. May it renew our hope, deepen our connections, and inspire us to keep working together towards peaceful and thriving communities.

31/03/2026

March was a powerful reminder that dialogue remains at the heart of Kenya’s democratic journey 🇰🇪

At the 8th People Dialogue Festival (PDF) 2026, held under the theme “Building a Collaborative Democracy for Kenya’s Sustainable Future,” Act! joined citizens, civil society, state and non-state actors, and partners in shaping conversations on governance, inclusion, accountability, and sustainable development.

The Festival, hosted by Centre For Multiparty Democracy, offered rich side events and dialogues that deepened reflection on the role of collaboration in strengthening democratic processes and fostering social cohesion.

Throughout the Festival, our exhibition booth, courtesy of the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya, served as a vibrant space for engagement — showcasing our work on democratic governance, civic engagement, and digital inclusion, with a strong emphasis on the gendered dimensions of digital political participation. We connected with diverse stakeholders, exchanged ideas, and amplified the voices driving change at community and national levels.

As we close the month, we carry forward renewed energy and commitment to advancing inclusive participation, strengthening partnerships, and building a more collaborative democracy for Kenya’s sustainable future.

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

May this special day renew our shared commitment to unity, compassion, and building stronger, more inclusive communities.

16/03/2026

Act Change Transform (Act!) held an introductory meeting with the State Department for Culture, The Arts & Heritage under the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services to explore collaboration in strengthening women’s participation in Peace and Security governance.

The engagement created space to align priorities, share insights, and identify opportunities to strengthen policy frameworks that support women’s meaningful participation in peace processes and decision-making; particularly in ASAL areas and informal settlements where inclusive governance is critical.

This collaboration forms part of Act!’s implementation of the Programme “Strengthening Policy Frameworks for Women’s Participation in Peace and Security Governance in ASAL and Informal Settlements in Kenya (2026–2028)” funded by Embassy of Denmark in Kenya.

Together, we are working to translate national commitments into community-level action and ensure women play a central role in building sustainable peace.



16/03/2026

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of women who continue to give their leadership, voice, and courage to shape stronger and more inclusive communities.

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that investing in women’s leadership, participation, and influence in governance and peacebuilding strengthens our communities and our democracy.

Act! remains committed to supporting and amplifying women’s voices in civic engagement and decision-making spaces; because when women lead, societies gain.