@CivicVoiceInt

Civic Voice Initiative seeks to ignite a transformative movement that enhances African youth participation in civic and political life.

 Nairobi
civic-voice.org
Joined January 2024
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What happens when young people are given a space to openly question how governance, elections, security and accountability work, and how these issues affect their everyday lives?..
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The training also created room for practical questions: Where can young people seek information? How can they hold duty bearers accountable? And what does meaningful participation look like between elections?
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For Civic Voice, taking these conversations to local communities is important because civic participation does not begin or end at the ballot box. It is shaped by how people understand their rights, engage institutions and respond to issues affecting their communities every day.
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In Makueni County, Civic Voice brought young leaders together for an honest conversation on civic space, leadership, collective action, and the power of young people to shape the issues affecting their communities.
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Civic Voice brought together young leaders in Makueni County for an engagement focused on strengthening youth participation in governance, collective action and civic space as young people seek greater opportunities to influence issues affecting their communities.
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What does meaningful youth participation in governance look like? In Makueni County,Civic Voice brought together young leaders for a candid conversation on civic space, leadership, collective action & the role of young people in shaping the issues that affect their communities.
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The training created space for participants to reflect on challenges in their communities, identify key stakeholders, and explore practical ways of organising, building collective action and engaging decision-makers for change.
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Through such engagements, Civic Voice continues to support young people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to participate meaningfully in civic life, both within their communities and across digital spaces. Read More: civic-voice.org/civic-partic…
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Civic Voice joined members of the Kenya Youth Civic Engagement Consortium (KYCEC) to review the consortium’s work plan and align our collective efforts.
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Young people have a critical role to play not only during elections, but in shaping policies, holding institutions accountable, and contributing to Kenya’s democratic processes.
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By working together, the consortium is striving to create stronger pathways for young people to participate meaningfully in decision-making and contribute to a more open, inclusive and accountable civic environment.
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Sixteen years after the promulgation of Kenya’s Constitution, the country has witnessed a remarkable transformation in how young people engage with civic and public affairs. civic-voice.org/uncategorize…
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16 years after the promulgation of the Constitution, Kenya has made important progress in establishing a framework for citizen-centred governance. But a constitution is only as strong as the institutions and citizens committed to upholding it READ: civic-voice.org/katiba-day/1…
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The countdown to the 2027 Election is about more than electoral logistics. It’s about preparedness, civic awareness, and whether young people can turn their frustrations and aspirations into sustained participation in governance. Read the full article: civic-voice.org/uncategorize…
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We are proud to be co-sponsoring this #KatibaDay event. #Kenya’s constitution is a living promise and its future belongs to the #youth who speak, question, and shape it. Looking forward to a great discussion by an incredible panel of young voices.
The Youth Congress Kenya@YouthConKeAug 21
Katiba Edition
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The Kenya Youth Civic Engagement Consortium (KYCEC) was officially launched, bringing together civil society organizations, grassroots actors and youth-led initiatives to advance meaningful youth participation in governance, democracy and electoral processes. WATCH⏬
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Civic Voice invites qualified firms, agencies and individual consultants to submit Expressions of Interest for the revamp and development of the Civic Voice website. See the full advert for eligibility and submission requirements: civic-voice.org/uncategorize…
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