The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya

Inclusion is not simply having a seat at the table. It is having a voice that counts in the decisions made there.🤝🏾

Persons with disabilities have a right to participate meaningfully in political, social and economic life. Yet barriers to accessibility, representation and engagement continue to limit their influence in governance and decision-making.

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, CMD-Kenya with @NIMDKenya invites young persons with disabilities, particularly members of political party PWD leagues, to join a special Gumzo Mtandaoni dialogue on strengthening disability inclusion in democratic processes.

Together, we will explore the barriers that persist, share lived experiences and discuss practical ways political parties, government institutions and other stakeholders can advance accessibility, representation and accountability.

Because inclusion must go beyond being present. It must mean having the opportunity to influence the decisions that shape our lives and communities. 💬

📅 Thursday, 3 December 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Participation is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required.

Register: bit.ly/IntlDayofPWDs2…

Let's move from inclusion in principle to meaningful participation in practice. 🌍💚

@NLinKenya
@NIMDKenya

#InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities

As Kenya moves towards the 2027 General Election, women aspiring to political leadership continue to face barriers that go beyond the ballot.

From verbal intimidation and campaign-related harassment to online abuse, character assassination and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, these threats can silence women and undermine their right to participate in public life.

This 16 Days of Activism, join CMD-Kenya and NIMD | Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy for a special edition of Gumzo Mtandaoni, bringing together young women aspirants to discuss the realities they face and explore practical ways to respond.

We will examine digital safety, psychological resilience, legal protection and the importance of building cross-party solidarity to challenge gender-based electoral violence.

📅 Wednesday, 25 November 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Participation is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required.

Register: bit.ly/DayforEliminat…

Let's work towards a political environment where women can participate, lead and campaign without fear. 🗣️♀️🧡

#16DaysOfActivism

Young people should be shaping Kenya's democracy, not being recruited to undermine it.🇰🇪

From intimidating political opponents and disrupting public forums to suppressing dissent, political goonism is becoming an increasingly serious threat to democratic participation. Behind these acts are networks, interests and structures that deserve closer scrutiny, especially as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election.

Through Siasa Konnect , @NIMDKenya and CMD-Kenya are bringing attention to the realities of political goonism and the factors that sustain it.

The dialogue will examine how young people are drawn into political violence, the role of political parties and institutions, the gender dimensions of recruitment and intimidation, and the accountability measures needed to prevent electoral violence.

More importantly, it asks a question we cannot afford to ignore: What would it take to move young people from being instruments of political violence to becoming leaders who safeguard democracy?

Because a democratic future cannot be built on intimidation and fear. It requires young people who can organize, participate and lead peacefully. ✊🏾🗣️
@NLinKenya
@NIMDKenya

Eight dialogues. Eight opportunities to see democracy through a different lens. And so many lessons to carry forward. 🇰🇪✨

Throughout the Kijana Jitokeze Uwajibike – Intergenerational Dialogue Series, CMD-Kenya has had the pleasure of hosting an incredible range of voices: political leaders and former governors, journalists, authors, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, legal experts and advocates, among others.

Each brought a different story, a different area of expertise and a wealth of experience. From the struggles for democratic reform and the realities of public leadership to media narratives, national interest, the rule of law and citizen participation, the conversations gave young people an opportunity to explore democracy beyond textbooks and headlines.

But why did CMD-Kenya bring these generations together in the first place?

Because young people need more than an invitation to participate. They need access to experience, knowledge, networks and spaces where they can question, learn, exchange ideas and discover their place in shaping democratic processes.

Over the eight editions, we have witnessed young people engage more confidently, ask difficult questions, challenge perspectives and connect their professional skills and lived experiences to the wider democratic conversation. 💬👏🏾

Now, as the series comes to an end, the challenge is to take what has been shared into our political parties, communities and institutions, and turn these lessons into action.

To every speaker, partner and young person who made these conversations worthwhile, thank you for being part of the journey.

Eight dialogues may be the end of this series, but the work of building democracy continues.

Kijana Jitokeze Uwajibike!🤝🏾

Democracy is not built in a day, and definitely not by one institution alone. It takes partnerships, shared commitment and people willing to put in the work. 🤝🏾🇰🇪

As we reflect on our Intergenerational Dialogue Series, we are taking a moment to appreciate @BusaraCenter , whose partnership enriched two of our dialogues and brought valuable perspectives to the conversations.

Working together created opportunities to explore how ideas, evidence, behavioural insights and intergenerational learning can shape civic engagement and democratic participation.

At CMD-Kenya, we recognise that building a thriving multiparty democracy is an ongoing process. It requires collaboration across institutions, generations and sectors, with each partner bringing something valuable to the table.

@BusaraCenter, thank you for being part of this journey. Here's to partnerships that go beyond the conversations and help turn ideas into action! 👏🏾