Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance.

29/08/2026

Article 174 of the Constitution affirms citizen participation and responsive governance. Residents of Mochongoi Ward, led by their Civic Educator, are demanding answers and better service delivery from the County Government, exercising their constitutional right to participate in governance and hold duty bearers accountable.
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Uraia
Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia

28/08/2026

The Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance. hosted a delegation from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for a courtesy visit at our offices in Nakuru. The engagement provided an opportunity for candid discussions on Kenya’s current political, socio-economic, humanitarian and governance landscape, with reflections on emerging trends and developments shaping the country.

27/08/2026

Sixteen years on, the Constitution remains a shared promise of rights, dignity, participation and accountable governance. As we mark , Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance. staff reflect on what the Constitution means to them and the responsibility we all carry in upholding its values. 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁, 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁.

26/08/2026

A peaceful and credible election is built long before election day. Today in Baringo, Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance. has brought together key actors in the election cycle for the Baringo Multisectoral Coordination and Collaboration Forum on Peace, Security and Election Preparedness under the 𝑼𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒛𝒊 𝒘𝒂 𝑼𝒕𝒖 project, supported by Uraia. The forum brings together government and security agencies, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) , county government, CSOs, media, faith based organizations, peace committees, youth and women representatives, development partners and other stakeholders to openly assess the state of election preparedness and strengthen coordination ahead of the 2027 General Election.

With stakeholders actively exchanging experiences, concerns and ideas, today's discussions are creating space for honest reflection on emerging electoral, peace and security issues, while identifying where collaboration can make the greatest difference. The forum builds on the multisectoral platform that contributed to a peaceful 2022 election in Baringo and seeks to turn shared concerns into coordinated action, joint planning and stronger early warning and response mechanisms ahead of 2027.
Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia
Baringo Civil Society Organisations Forum

22/08/2026

22/08/2026

21/08/2026

As Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election, the quality of the electoral environment will depend heavily on how well citizens, civil society and election stakeholders anticipate emerging issues and respond to them. Today in Baringo, Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance. , as the convener of the Baringo Civil Society Organisations Forum , is bringing together member organizations for the BACSOF Election Environment Reflection and Strategy Meeting under the 𝑼𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒛𝒊 𝒘𝒂 𝑼𝒕𝒖 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 project, supported by
Uraia .

The meeting is creating space for Baringo Civil Society Organisations Forum members to look beyond individual interventions and take a collective view of the political and electoral environment in the county. Participants are reflecting on emerging issues, risks and opportunities, reviewing the implementation of the Elections Advocacy Strategy and the recently validated Baringo People's Manifesto, and identifying where strategic adjustments are needed. The reflections will culminate in joint, evidence-based priorities and recommendations for the Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Election Preparedness, strengthening civil society's ability to engage election stakeholders with a coordinated and informed voice.
Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia

20/08/2026

18 August 2026: Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance. and representatives of organizations serving on the 𝙉𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙎𝙊𝙁 Steering Committee met with the British High Commission to Kenya in Nakuru for a reflection on the role of civil society organizations in strengthening democratic governance. The conversation explored the contribution of CSOs to citizen participation, accountability, inclusive governance , peaceful and credible elections, and the protection of civic space.

19/08/2026

All political violence, regardless of party or perpetrator, must be condemned. When violence becomes an election strategy, democracy becomes hostage.