The experience reinforced the central message of the masterclass: that young people are not just beneficiaries of policy, but active shapers of governance and sustainable development, capable of turning challenges into opportunities for influence.
"My story is a testament to its unique ability to inspire both the heart and the mind." - Teddy Muya.
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.…
‘’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 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.
Japeth Ojijo’s interest in promoting inclusive governance at the local level began to spark while growing up and noticing many aspects of social injustice happening in his community. He laments a lack of citizen centered policymaking that resulted in poor…
"As MC guiding the first-ever SRHR Village, I witnessed history being made firsthand." ~ Alex Oburu- NairoBits Trust
~As shared on LinkedIn by Klaus Lehn Christensen, Regional Director at DI - Dansk Industri | International Relations, Politics, Sustainability, ESG, Africa, Europe, North America.
ORPP took center stage at the People’s Dialogue Festival (PDF2025) at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, from 5th to 8th March 2025, leading critical discussions on political party regulation, electoral reforms, and inclusive democracy.
"Overall, these activities could only happen because the design of the People Dialogue Festival is to facilitate dialogue, co-creation sessions, creating a fertile ground for creativity, thinking and collaboration. PDF is a unique platform to foster dialogue among leaders, stakeholder groups and citizens."- David Muruaru , Senior Policy Communications Officer, Busara Global