At the Shinyalu Art Expo in Kakamega county, residents enjoyed vibrant traditional dance performances but the most powerful expressions came through their words. They spoke of knowing their MCA, yet never seeing their ward administrator. Meanwhile, the Shinyalu-Irondo road

Today we had a session with ID first time applicants on their ID application process and challenges they faced when getting one. It was disappointing to find out that this has become a privilege to most. #SiasaYaID Siasa Place

YOUTH-FRIENDLY = HIV-PREVENTIVE When services are inclusive, young people show up, stay informed, and stay safe. #NenaNaBinti #YouthHealth #HIVPrevention #SRHR #RHNKenya #IPPF

We had an amazing session with some of the youth that are applying for their ID for the first time #SiasaYaID Siasa Place

One of the challenges facing lD applicants is limited access to registration centers.#SiasaYaID Siasa Place

From rights to access your legal identity starts with your national ID, it’s your official proof of Kenyan citizenship. It confirms who you are, connects you to your rights, and unlocks access to opportunities like education, jobs, healthcare, and voting. #SiasaYaID Siasa Place

Throughout our community engagement with first time ID applicants, young people face a lot of challenges which can't be left unsolved. We had a reflection on how the #SiasaYaID campaign has been progressing and what we can do moving forward to ensure the challenges are addressed.

Youths don't only need a seat at the table but they also deserve to be meaningfully engaged in all the governance processes. Today we are celebrating International Youth Day at Homa Bay county . #SiasaYaID #IYD2025 Siasa Place

We’re loud. We’re bold. We’re unstoppable. This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate young people turning energy into action & action into change. Keep shining. Keep shaking the table as we reform policies. #RHNK4SRHR #RHNKImpact

Lugala ECDE was constructed in 2022 but stalled in 2023. The project is slowly depreciating and it's meant to serve 163 ECD learners which the school currently has. We hope the project will be completed soon. #MsomiMnyonge #DefendRecordYako FCPA Fernandes Barasa, OGW Ministry of Education, Kenya (MoE)

Shinyalu chepsonoi road has now become a major risk to the community. The road from Kakamega airstrip to Virhembe has become impassable , characterised with massive potholes and blocked culverts. Right now it's muddy and slippery. #DefendRecordYako. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Dr Boni Khalwale, CBS

Every September, your county drafts its Annual Development Plan (ADP). This is where decisions on roads, health, water, education & more are made. Don’t stay silent , Ongea Usikike! 1. Attend public forums 2. Demand transparency 3. Track projects in your ward If you don’t

Day 1 of the Art of Storytelling & Visual Communication Workshop by Siasa Place with focus on community engagement storytelling & content tracking.Our Programs Officer & Communication Officer are gaining skills to tell impactful stories that drive change. #AmplifyingYouthVoices

First time ID applicants need a space where they can share some of the challenges they face during their application process. Tomorrow we will have an engagement with them on their ID application process. #SiasaYaID Siasa Place

Communities must be at the center of governance. Through Kakamega CoP Network, we are part of a training on #PublicParticipation Policy to equip CSOs with the tools to amplify voices, drive accountability & ensure decisions reflect the people #AmplifyRuralCommunities #GoodGovernance

Public participation is at the centre of democracy and citizen involvement. We were trained on the public participation policy and how we can utilise it as CSOs in our community engagements. Kakamega CoP Network #PuplicParticipation

Contraception is about freedom, health and dignity. Everyone deserves the right to choose.✊ #AmplifyRuralCommunities #WorldContraceptionDay #FreedomToChoose

Ongoing Art Expo at Bomani mumias central ward convened by Siasa Place together with limitless talk organization and WESTERN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EMPOWERMENT CENTRE to commemorate deaf awareness month. This is a great stride to showcase how inclusion really looks like for the deaf community. #DefendRecordYako

How does inclusion of the deaf community look like in our societies and the broader perspective of our national and county development plans? During this deaf awareness month limitless talk organization is hosting an art Expo hapo bomani mumias central ward #DefendRecordYako Siasa Place

In Kenya, 65% of mining companies are registered offshore, creating opacity and enabling illicit financial flows. As a result, the sector contributes just 1% to GDP, far below its potential 10%. #PAC2025 Tax Justice Network Africa TI-Kenya