URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS AND AGROECOLOGY
Urban food systems and agroecology advocacy are both important aspects of sustainable and resilient food production in urban areas. Let’s discuss each concept in more detail: Urban Food Systems: Urban food systems refer to the complex networks and processes involved in producing, processing, distributing, consuming, and disposing food in urban areas. These systems encompass a […]
Nairobi River Clean-Up Event at Kamkunji Park Grounds
Nairobi River, one of Kenya’s vital water bodies, took centre stage during a clean-up event held at Kamukunji Park Grounds. Organized by the Community Advocacy and Awareness Trust (CRAWN Trust) in conjunction with the Kenya Environment Conservation Champions (KECC), the event aimed to restore the cleanliness and ecological balance of the river. The Canadian High […]
JOIN US IN CLEANING NAIROBI RIVER ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AT KAMUKUNJI PARK GROUNDS
Introduction: World Environment Day is just around the corner, and we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a tangible difference in our city. Nairobi River, a lifeline to our community, needs our help. Join us on June 5th, 2023, at Kamukunji Park Grounds for a massive clean-up exercise that aims to restore the […]
Civil Society Recommendations on the Presidential Memo Sent to Parliament on 9th December 2022
A meeting was held at the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Affirmative Action, and Gender in Kenya, Hon. Aisha Jumwa Katana, on 4th May 2023. The meeting was attended by women leaders and representatives from various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the National Women Steering Committee and the Civil Society Parliamentary Engagement […]
FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSTAINABLE VENTURES USING FAIDIKA FOR COLLECTIVES.
Sustainable ventures are businesses or initiatives that prioritize environmental and social responsibility alongside economic viability. These ventures aim to create positive change and address pressing issues such as climate change, social inequality, and resource depletion. One program that can be used to support and enhance sustainable ventures, particularly those operating within collectives, is FAIDIKA. FAIDIKA […]
Preservation of indigenous foods: Tackling food insecurity through urban farming
Nestled along the Naivasha Nakuru highway is seedsavers. A local organization solely preserving foods indigenous to Kenya. Started in 2009, the organisation’s mandate is to conserve agrobiodiversity by strengthening communities’ seed systems for improved seed access and enhanced food sovereignty. Through research, the organization has identified issues ailing the agro – ecology sector. This includes […]
Kewopa congregates Women Leaders for an Induction Meeting
Kenya Women Parliamentary Organisation (KEWOPA) is the secretariat for all women legislatures. The organisation’s mandate is to strengthen women leadership in a democratic manner. The organization is supported by women legislatures as well as partners in diverse fields. After every election year, the organization invites new and repeat women legislatures for an induction meeting that […]
Road to COP27: CSOs state their position ahead of the global convention
CSOs from Kenya led by OXFAM, WWF, SUSWATCH Kenya, SEAF-K, CARE KENYA, KCCWG, CRAWN-TRUST, Christian Aid, HIVOs, KPCG among others come together to develop a Kenyan CSOs position ahead of #cop27 in Egypt from 7th to 18th Nov 2022.
Including marginalized groups in climate change actions.
The green champions of change project is a project championed to ensure the participation of women and other marginalized groups in climate change process and other governance processes to ensure representation in decision making.
Electoral Integrity and inclusivity
The Kenyan constitution 2010 recognizes aspirations of all Kenyans based on human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice and the rule of law. The participation and inclusion of women, youth and people with disability in the political and electoral process is enshrined as an imperative in the constitution with article 81 (B & C) and […]