Membership & Collaboration
CMD-Kenya is a unique platform that draws its primary membership from political parties across Kenya’s multiparty spectrum, representing a commitment to collaborative, issue-based democracy. By bringing together political parties, CMD-Kenya fosters a space for dialogue and joint action to address the pressing challenges facing Kenya’s democracy. In addition to political parties, CMD-Kenya actively collaborates with key political actors, including the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Parliament, County Assemblies, and civil society organizations. These partnerships enable CMD-Kenya to influence policy, strengthen democratic institutions, and promote accountability at every level of governance. Working with these critical stakeholders, CMD-Kenya amplifies its impact by ensuring that reforms, policies, and programs are inclusive, citizen-centred, and uphold democratic values across Kenya’s political landscape.
Raising Civic Leaders; From Classrooms to Democratic Spaces
In 2021, while in Form 2 at Alliance High School, Nick Mathenge had his first interaction with the People Dialogue Festival (PDF) — a turning point that introduced him to the world of democratic dialogue, youth agency, and civic participation.…
“From Ignorance to Enlightenment” How the Youth Village Transformed My Perspective.
‘’Growing up, I had little to no interest in matters governance, civics, democratic processes, and sustainable development. Like most of my peers, I was existing in a state of apathy, albeit aware of the political calendar and the key political…
CMD-Kenya Calls for Urgent Action on Gender-Based Violence in Politics
CMD-Kenya submitted a memorandum to the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, outlining urgent and actionable recommendations to address the rising cases of gender-based violence ( GBV) and femicide, and political violence targeting women throughout Kenya's democratic processes.