File image of ongoing public participation By Brenda Holo Public participation is one of the foundational principles of democracy. Democracy is grounded on the idea that all citizens are equally entitled to have a say in decisions affecting their lives. Citizens’ participation in government decision-making is fundamental to the functioning of a democratic system of...
A Call for Genuine Public Participation in Governance Public participation is one of the foundational principles of democracy. Democracy is grounded on the idea that all citizens are equally entitled to have a say in decisions affecting their lives. Citizens’ participation in government decision-making is fundamental to the functioning of a democratic system of governance...
As the increased political participation of women benefits the society, the presence of young people in decision making positions benefits all citizens and not just the youth. While the youth and women often play central and catalysing roles in the realization for democracy, they are less engaged than men and older generations in political participation.
On 10th May, 2015, The Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance (hereinafter referred to as CEDGG) filed a constitutional Petition No. 16 of 2013 in the High Court at Nakuru, alleging that the CDF was unconstitutional and sought reliefs, inter alia, for striking down of the Act for being unconstitutional. The Nakuru Petition was...
‘Accessing justice is a complex and cumbersome process, these are sentiments echoed by most people with legal concerns seeking to get legal assistance. Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance (CEDGG) through our program aims at promoting access to justice through provision of effective legal aid in Nakuru County under the PLEAD project to contribute...
