The review of reports has established that there is a realization among the PWDs community groups that for a long time had abdicated their role of participation in governance which resulted in poor service delivery. Most of the groups admit that the gaps in service delivery were as a result of lack of knowledge which suppressed their ability to demand…
Courageous Voices in social justice advocacy- Securing Widows Property rights in Kenya
Widows attending an awareness creation workshop organized by Nandi Women Network supported by AfriNov Insecure land rights for women are a very big threat to women empowerment and the fight on gender equality. Cases of women being disinherited after losing a spouse are common in Kenya. This has contributed to women and children being left destitute and vulnerable, compromising the…
Sustainable Waste Management: Venus Group Community’s Journey Towards a Cleaner Environment
The story of Venus Group in Blue Estate exemplifies the transformative power of community-driven initiatives in addressing waste management issues and creating positive change within a neighborhood. As the group embarked on their mission to establish a garbage holding point, they in effect launched a three-pronged attack on environmental concerns, fostering economic opportunities and social transformation within the community. Proper…
Amplifying the Unheard voices of people with disabilities in governance and participation in community affairs.
Africa Center for Nonviolence and Sustainable Impact- AfriNov is a peace-building and nonviolence training and advocacy organization based in Kenya working with grassroots groups and communities. Through the support of local and international development partners. AfriNOV has been carrying out community activities that improves and transforms the lives of people in some targeted communities. AfriNOV’s theory of change has the…
Disability Inclusion and Representation At The Decision-Making Table
Through proactive advocacy and mobilization efforts, PWDs in Kenya are shattering barriers and paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable society. Through collaborative initiatives and strategic planning, they are reshaping the narrative around disability rights and championing meaningful participation in governance and decision-making. Kenya has a robust legal framework to protect the rights of People with Disabilities (PWDs),…
Nonviolence engagement in addressing environmental injustice in abuoye community
Abuoye community used to be one of the food basket areas in Kabondo and by extension Homabay County. This is not a case anymore. The construction of Sondu Miriu power generation messed up everything. Despite electricity being generated, the community members are suffering the negative impacts of the dam. Because of the dam, hippo grass has grown along the river…
Transforming Governance: The Venus Group’s Fight for Transparency and Accountability in Blue Estate, Nairobi-Kenya
Good governance is a vital element for the success of any organization, especially at the community level in Kenya, where transparency and accountability are crucial for the wellbeing of all stakeholders. However, many systems and organizations often fall short of implementing the core principles of good governance, leading to corruption, mismanagement of resources, and a lack of trust among community…
Working towards Community Transformation and Freedom from Drug Abuse
How TTT training has empowered groups to work for positive change in their communities. Youth-led activism against drug and substance abuse in Kangemi-Gichagi Alcohol and drug abuse continue to pose the biggest threat to health and well-being. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the World Drug Report, 2018; and WHOs Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health…
Courageous Voices in Social Justice Advocacy-Securing Widows Property Rights in Kenya
Insecure land rights for women are a very big threat to women empowerment and the fight on gender equality. Cases of women being disinherited after losing a spouse are common in Kenya. This has contributed to women and children being left destitute and vulnerable, compromising the lives of once happily settled families. After the promulgation of the 2010 Kenyan constitution…
Widows Land and property Rights Campaigns in Nandi County
Globally, accessing justice and protecting rights is a daily struggle for widows, alongside bread-and-butter issues that have become more difficult in the pandemic times, including the greater need for enhanced protection against health and human rights violations? In Kenya, a 2017 report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics fails to mention widows at all, and it was not until 2019 that…