A dialogue platform that promotes institutionalization of vibrant political parties capable of enhancing multiparty democracy in Kenya.
#PeopleDialogueFestival
📣📣📣 The People Dialogue Festival 2025 is here! 📣📣📣
It’s never too late to save the date for the PDF, is it? Mark your calendars and start getting ready for a bigger & better 7th edition, happening from 5th to 8th March 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
Stay tuned for updates!
Are you content with the current
#StateoftheNation
?
Join our discussion tomorrow from 2pm as we discuss
1. Succession of Power
2. Rule of Law among other topics
Register for the discussion through the link below:
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Hosted by:
@elvis_wambura
📢 Join us tomorrow from 2pm - 4pm for an unmissable online discussion on
#EconomicTransformation
! 🌟
🔍 Topic 1: Rising Cost of Living: A pressing concern for all citizens. Learn how to balance short-term relief and long-term solutions effectively!
🔍 Topic 2: Engaging Young
The People Dialogue Festival is officially underway. Its about time to build bridges between citizens and the decision makers.
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
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@governorkibwana
"If we put young people on the periphery for too long, they are bound to revolt. They must be included in all the decision making processes."
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
The culture of corrupt politics is getting worse with every elections because of unchecked campaign financing. Elections in Kenya are increasingly restricted to those with money
@MarthaKarua
#CostofDemocracyKe
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@MarthaKarua
"During the election cycle, everybody says they can fix the economy even when they have been the contributors of bringing the economy on its knees."
#FormNiDialogue
This morning, the Leadership of Centre for Multiparty Democracy met with the Rt. Hon.
@RailaOdinga
, to brief him on the upcoming
#PeopleDialogueFestival
on 7th to 9th March 2019. He will be in attendance to Dialogue with the people of Kenya. Who else will be joining him?
📢 ALERT: The People Dialogue Festival is BACK!
On 15th and 16th September 2021, we will convene the 3rd edition of the People Dialogue Festival that will be geared towards addressing electoral accountability and the state of Kenya's political environment ahead of the 2022 polls.
In case you can’t already tell, we’ve waited forever to use this line! Of course ni kesho- PDF 2024 is finally here with us and we can’t wait to host you for engaging conversations, good vibes and talented performances.
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Join us from 8:30 am tomorrow at the Chancellor’s
Webinar Alert: Tomorrow, 30th March 2021, CMD Kenya invites you to a Zoom Webinar on The Role of Young women leaders in Prevention of Electoral Related Conflict and Violence.
Time : 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
#WomenPreventingViolenceKE
We had the honor of hosting the Danish Political Parties in Kenya and
@TheODMparty
's Top Leadership led by Edwin Sifuna
@edwinsifuna
in a meeting that brought insightful discussions primarily revolving around strategies to amplify service delivery and actualize Sustainable
Hon.
@MarthaKarua
: We have no idea what is in the BBI report. A few have downloaded, but our members and the masses do not have the document. Some Kenyans do not even have smartphones, and we have no basis for having a discussion with the people.
#ReimagineDemocracy
.
@VeronicaMainaSG
: "There is no way the
@IEBCKenya
can gain a traction of trust if Kenyans do not know what the commission has been upto. There is need for that transparency to paramount."
#FormNiDialogue
Today, through support from
@UN_Women
, we are hosting a National Women Agenda Setting Summit to deliberate on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE) priority areas.
"It's time for leaders to start creating more places at the table for young people as they are the leaders of today. On 5th to 7th March 2020, we channel our youthful energy to the
#PDF2020
to participate constructively in the dialogue process." ~
@Shikohkihika
ED
@TribelessYouth
Our vice-chairperson
@edwinsifuna
has welcomed the delegation from Burkina Faso. He has highlighted the importance of the visit as a great milestone towards fostering a working democracy in Africa.
@mukwanja
@Ahalake
Jeremiah Kioni:" The biggest challenge we have as a country is that we have not fully implemented our constitution and have rubbished chapter six that talks about leadership and integrity."
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
Vitali Maembe from Tanzania inspiring the crowd with his revolutionary pieces at the People Dialogue Festival happening at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi.
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
CEO, YouthAgenda
@DianaSifuna
‘’Young people should be brought to the table.Let’s encourage youth public participation cause information is power.Devolution will work through transparency and information.’’
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
Why aren’t more young people involved in politics? Why are they excluded? If we are seriously interested in increasing participation in politics among the generations coming of age in the 21st century, we need to alter our approach.
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
Hon.
@scherargei
: The ruling party which am part of is leading this country astray using dictatorial means, hence killing democracy."
#ReimagineDemocracy
Our new team of Board of Trustees meeting with the Secretariat for updates and shaping of strategic priorities for political parties strengthening and heightening political accountability. The new team to serve 2022-25 is led by Chairperson
@wakilinyokabi
.
Thorne Baraza: "We need to have youth empowered and youth included if we are to achieve and realize the sustainable development goals."
#FormNiDialogue
We converge at the National Museums of Kenya on 9th to 11th March, 2022 for the annual
#PeopleDialogueFestival
to deliberate on critical issues about our country. Our thematic focus will be competition and collaboration in democratic development.
#FormNiDialogue
.
@thePDFestival
will continue to give an opportunity for young people to organize, voice their opinions and play a meaningful role in development and political decision making as well as demand and defend democracy.
#PDF2022
9th to 11th March 2022.
#FormNiDialogue
Good morning. Polite reminder that the
#EyeOnGovernanceReforms
Zoom Webinar begins at 11:00am to 1:30pm
To participate, click on the link below.
Democracy and governance reforms cannnot wait until this Covid-19 crisis is over. They are part of the answer!
The Centre For Multiparty Democracy Congratulates our new Board Members for taking Oath of Office today. We wish them well as they strive to faithfully and impartially serve our organization, our communities and country by way of education and improvements on democratic values.
.
@RabbitTheKing
will be joining us at the People Dialogue Festival happening on 5th to 7th March 2020 at the National Museums of Kenya. We will dialogue on the state of affairs in our country and chart the way forward to solving the prevailing issues.
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
"As
@CMDKenya
, We have to enhance the appreciable goodwill from member political parties, civic actors, policymakers and the global democratic development network which validates our relevance and mandate"
@Ahalake
Kenyan elections are complex and require a range of support by both State and Non-state actors.
@CMDKenya
we firmly believe that dialogue will contribute to further improvements in the conduct and management of elections.
Register:
#PuttingRightIEBC
We have made progress in legislation of our electoral process.
#DemocracyKE
much still needs to be done as we strive to better our electoral systems and management
@KAS_Kenya
@mukwanja
50 days to the
#PeopleDialogueFestival
Dialogue is one of the many ways to achieve practical & peaceful solutions to problems, build a greater national consensus & social cohesion, and define a shared vision of the future.
5th-7th March, 2020 at the National Museums of Kenya.
.
@mukwanja
: " It is a great day indeed– International Day of Democracy, a different PDF event that has demanded some level of innovation, adaptability and flexibility due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic."
#FormNiDialogue
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@edwinsifuna
: "As Kenyans, we have to create enhanced spaces for promoting public participation in national development, social cohesion, and enabling prosperity."
#PeopleDialogueFestival
Edwin Sifuna.
.
@TheODMparty
Secretary General.
As the Chairperson of
@CMDKenya
,
@Ahalake
will be petitioning Parliament to ensure the note verbale is lifted & will be engaging relevant partners affected by the directive as a measure of building consensus and arriving at a collective solution to the issue
#AGM2021
We are excited to announce a new 4 year project partnership with
@NLinKenya
that we will jointly implement with
@siasaplace
. The goal of the STRENGTHENING THE POWER OF YOUTH VOICES project is to ensure young people's civic and political rights are fully realised and sustained.
"Youth in Kenya are not marginalized, you cannot marginalize 70% of the youth, we are excluded. Engaging the youth population fully is therefore no longer a choice but an imperative in the development process."-
@Shikohkihika
#PDF2021
#PeopleDialogueFestival
#FormNiDialogue
‘’The youth should take the first step and join political parties and be registered as members not merely supporters. There is a difference in law and in action.’’
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
Kabana Kelvin: It's important for political parties to recognize that Vijana Si Kura Tu, rather continuous, meaningful youth engagement is necessary by political parties at all levels.
#MyPoliticalParty
#SafeSpaces4Youth
Is our political culture based on dialogue or confrontation? How important is it to reach a compromise that is acceptable to all? Let us dialogue on 5th to 7th March 2020 at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi. Form Ni Dialogue !
#PeopleDialogueFestival
#PDF2020
Join us today at 2pm -3pm with
@NerimaW
,
@edwinsifuna
and
@mukwanja
as we deliberate on the much needed opportunities to unweave the negative aspects of our national narrative, and knit a beautiful story in its place.
#PeopleDialogueFestival
"The People Dialogue Festival is a key platform for multi-party dialogue and an opportunity for Kenyan citizens to interact with their leaders on issues of national interest." ~
@edwinsifuna
SG
@TheODMparty
#PDF2020
5th to 7th March 2020.
#FormNiDialogue
Today, we hosted the People Dialogue Festival partner meeting to firm up preparations ahead of the
#PDF2020
taking place at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi on 5th to 7th March,2020.
Habari ndio hiyo! From 6th to 9th March 2024, we shall be hosting the 6th edition of the People Dialogue Festival at the Chancellor’s Court within the University of Nairobi. Join us for engaging, dynamic and fun-filled dialogue on 🇰🇪’s democratic discourse as we celebrate the
Hon. Chege Mwaura "Nairobi residents need to ask themselves if indeed
@MikeSonko
was the right governor to lead Nairobi to prosperity."
#CountyGovernmentsWatch
Leaders from youth serving organizations have today met for the second time, to cement and firm up plans that will see the success of the
#PeopleDialogueFestival
2020. We must strive to create a culture of democracy through dialogue.
Date: 5th-7th March 2020
Hayawi hayawi huwa!
The People Dialogue Festival is finally here with us. Karibuni to the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi. Let us dialogue on collaboration and competition in democratic development.
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
.
@poetteardrops
will be performing on 5th March 2020 at the People Dialogue Festival.
#PDF2020
will be key in shaping political leadership to galvanize and lead a platform for a progressive Kenya. Don't miss out!
#PDF2020
#FormNiDialogue
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@MarthaKarua
"We should strive to work within the law and have quality debates in Parliament devoid of party affiliations to churn out strong legislations on governance for the betterment of our country."
#EyeOnGovernanceReforms
Plans for the 2023 edition of the People Dialogue Festival are underway and you don’t want to miss it!
Save the dates;
🗓️ 8th to 11th March 2023
⏰ 9 am till late
📍The Nairobi National Museum
#formnidialogue
#PDFinachacha
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@MarthaKarua
"We need elites to join the political parties in a critical mass and shape them from the inside, then consequently we can all shape the political outlook in our country."
#ReimagineDemocracy
We congratulate President
@WilliamsRuto
and Azimio leader
@RailaOdinga
for the readiness to embrace dialogue. Specifically, for the President taking greater responsibility to initiate by offering an olive branch for a bipartisan approach on the issues and Raila for acknowledging
This week we are commemorating the International Day of Democracy which is marked on 15th September. Join us tomorrow during our General Meeting as we continue the conversation on the
#StateOfMultipartyKE
In the latest General Elections in Kenya, the number of registered youth voters declined for the first time to 39.84% from 50.7% in 2017. Even with specific provisions within the Constitution of Kenya for youth participation in governance, as well as policy interventions such as
1/2
Following the recently concluded elections in Kenya, YouLead Africa,
@CMDKenya
, Consortium members, and Kenyan youth leaders convene to reflect on the opportunities, challenges, and lessons.
Register at to join us
@charter_africa
@EUinKenya
@giz_gmbh
Convenings such as this provide opportunity for civil society, media, political parties, state and non-state actors in general to express their commitment to addressing bad governance practices especially impunity that remains pervasive across all economic sectors. Moreover, the
Youth: Many political parties in Kenya drive their agendas through young people, but post elections, majority of youth are left hopeless with minimal opportunities from their political parties.
#SafeSpaces4Youth
#MyPoliticalParty
🏆🎉🌍 WINNER ! WINNER ! WINNER ! ✨🌟🎆📸🏆
@CMDkenya
is thrilled to have been honored at the SDG Annual Awards for our outstanding contributions to SDGs implementation in the category of Organizations supporting Parliament and County Assemblies. 🌟🙌🏽
This achievement is a
On 5th February 2019, 2-3pm, CMD-KENYA will host a Tweet-Chat with panelists;
@NerimaW
,
@mukwanja
&
@edwinsifuna
. The chat shall provide a platform for dialogue between citizens & political leaders towards consolidating the country’s democratic landscape.
#PeopleDialogueFestival
Let us reset the tribal button and change it to communities, justice systems and economic development. Let us move beyond the clans and tribal cards.
#PeopleDialogueFestival
7th to 9th March 2019.
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@MarthaKarua
"Even when a leader from your ethnic background becomes president, you will still suffer the same fate as other Kenyans. Learn to elect persons who will be of service to the entire nation."
#FormNiDialogue
Gender equality and Inclusivity in Political&Public Leadership : Excited to be part of the Multisectoral Working Group in presenting the report on realizing the 'not more than two-thirds gender' principle to Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga. A milestone moment as we push for
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@Dethuro
How can we transform our political parties so they can guarantee Kenyans free and fair elections which are free from violence, intimidation and improper influence or corruption?
#CostOfDemocracyKe
This is our mood as we step into the new week- energetic, happy and optimistic. We hope you have a good one, and don’t forget to engage in dialogue juu
#FormNiDialogue
.
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@MarthaKarua
"As a country, we need a national conversation to realign our priorities and by priorities we do not mean the BBI initiative."
#EyeOnGovernanceReforms