About CMD-Kenya?
The Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Kenya) is committed to promoting, strengthening, and safeguarding multiparty democracy in Kenya. CMD-Kenya is a collaborative platform where political parties, civic actors, strategic partners, stakeholders, and policymakers unite to foster dialogue, cooperation, and shared action. We advance multiparty democracy by encouraging meaningful political participation, promoting good governance, and championing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms—cornerstones of social justice.
Since its establishment in March 2004, CMD-Kenya has focused on enhancing the capacity of political parties and working in partnership with civic actors, legislators, and policymakers. Together, we strive to build an inclusive, accountable, and resilient democratic framework that benefits all Kenyans.
Vision:
A thriving multiparty democratic Kenyan state and society.
Mission:
To facilitate the institutionalization, promotion, protection, and defence, of an inclusive, accountable, and vibrant multiparty democratic Kenyan state and society.
Core Values:
- Participation: meaningful and inclusive.
- Accountability: to member parties, partners and society.
- Results-based: in programming.
- Tolerance: within political parties, institutions and society.
- Youth-centric: in thought and action.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
CMD-Kenya collaborates with political parties, civil society organizations, and government institutions to encourage constructive political dialogue and cooperation. Through training programs, research, and advocacy, we support democratic processes, transparency, and accountability within Kenya’s governance framework. Our partnerships and engagements are aimed at building a more inclusive and effective multiparty system.
CMD-Kenya conducts a wide range of programs, including capacity-building workshops for political actors, public forums to discuss governance issues, and initiatives focused on social justice and human rights. We also engage in research to produce insights that guide policy reforms and foster informed public discussions on democratic practices in Kenya.
You can get involved by attending our public forums, participating in our training and capacity-building programs, or volunteering in community engagement initiatives. CMD-Kenya also welcomes collaborations with organizations and individuals who support our mission to strengthen democracy in Kenya. For more details, feel free to contact us through our website or email to learn about upcoming events and opportunities.
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