Category Programs

People’s Dialogue Festival 2025: Uniting Voices, Shaping Democracies

The People’s Dialogue Festival (PDF) 2025, held in Nairobi from March 5-8 under the theme "Building a Sustainable Democracy for Kenya’s Sustainable Future," was a hub for democratic engagement and collaboration. Organized by the Center for Multiparty Democracy Kenya (CMD-Kenya), the festival united leaders, activists, policymakers, students, and civil society to discuss governance, inclusivity, youth participation, and gender equality. More than just an event, PDF has become a movement fostering transformative dialogue. It bridged generational and ideological gaps, amplified young voices, and promoted civic participation by engaging policymakers and the public. By providing a neutral platform, PDF encouraged consensus-building and cooperation among political actors. With a strong focus on inclusivity, it ensured marginalized communities had a seat at the table. Beyond Kenya, PDF’s impact extended across Africa, influencing governance and reaffirming dialogue as a tool for democratic resilience in the face of global challenges. PDF 2025 stood as a beacon of unity, inspiring change and shaping a just society.

2024 Annual Report

In 2024, with the generous support of our valued partners, CMD-Kenya made significant progress in promoting an inclusive and accountable multiparty democratic Kenya, our interventions anchoring on the organization’s strategic goals, mission and vision. The 2024 annual report details our achievements and the impact of our work, reflecting our resolute commitment to advance the institutionalization, advancement, protection and defense of an inclusive, accountable, and vibrant multiparty democratic Kenyan state and society.

Fostering Democratic Habits and Empowering Political Organizations for a Better Kenya.

Frankline Mukwanja, Executive Director CMD-Kenya.

In 2025, we will double our efforts to engage political actors, civil society, and citizens in meaningful conversations about governance and ethical leadership. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will continue to guide our citizen-centered policy-making project, ensuring that political discourse is issue-based and aligns with the immediate and long-term needs of our people. Through this, we aim to renew public confidence in Kenya’s political system.

STATE OF MULTI-PARTY DEMOCRACY

In celebration of Human Rights Day, we convened a dynamic cocktail dialogue forum under the theme, “Political Participation as a Fundamental Human Right.” The event brought together a diverse audience of political leaders, civil society representatives, academicians, young people, and human rights advocates to engage in a robust and thought-provoking discussion on the state of multi-party democracy in Kenya.

Advancing Inclusion in Kenya’s Politics

Advancing Inclusion in Kenya’s Politics: A Path to Inclusive Democracy

CMD-Kenya, in partnership with CEPPS and IRI, is driving transformative change through the Advancing Inclusion in Kenya’s Politics initiative. Focused on empowering marginalized groups—women, youth, and persons with disabilities—this program aims to reshape Kenya’s political landscape by fostering inclusivity, accountability, and collaboration within political parties and institutions. Discover how these efforts are building a more inclusive democracy for all.

How CMD-Kenya is Empowering Women in Politics

Women’s representation in politics is an essential aspect of building an inclusive and fair democracy. Unfortunately, in many political systems around the world, including Kenya, women are underrepresented in decision-making positions. At CMD-Kenya, we believe that empowering women to participate…