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Hon. Cecily Mbarire

ASPIRING: Governor –

Embu County

COUNTY: Embu

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Happening Right Now! The Democracy Trust Fund (DT

Happening Right Now!

The Democracy Trust Fund (DTF), together with Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) and Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), is hosting the Running to Win: Women Aspirants Monthly Training under the theme: “Advancing Practical Strategies for Women Aspirants’ Electoral Success and Campaign Preparation Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections.”

The session is equipping women aspirants with practical strategies to strengthen their readiness and competitiveness ahead of the 2027 elections.

Key areas of focus include:

✅ Early political positioning and visibility within communities
✅ Active engagement in political party structures and processes
✅ Understanding nomination requirements, electoral laws, and key timelines
✅ Building strong community support networks and leadership profiles
✅ Developing campaign plans and resource mobilization strategies
✅ Investing in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning

The message is clear: Winning in 2027 starts with preparation today. Women leaders who organize early, build strategic networks, understand the electoral environment, and invest in their leadership journey are better positioned for electoral success.

#RunningToWin #WomenInPolitics #WomenLeadership #2027Elections #PoliticalParticipation

Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) and Democrac

Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) and Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) in partnership with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), invite you to the Running to Win: Women Aspirants Monthly Training, to be held on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, from 8:45 AM, on the theme Advancing Practical Strategies for Women Aspirants' Electoral Success and Campaign Preparation Ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Elections.

Women aspirants and leaders are encouraged to join DTF’s growing network and access training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities. For more information, contact us at info@democracytrustfund.org.

Day Two | County Assemblies Women Caucus Workshop

Day Two | County Assemblies Women Caucus Workshop

Day Two of the County Assemblies Women Caucus Workshop at Semara Hotel, Machakos County, focused on advancing women's representation and strengthening electoral preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

During the session, Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) Executive Director Ms. Juliana Kiio delivered a presentation on strategies for enhancing women's competitiveness and success in the 2027 General Elections, drawing from the County Assembly 750 (CA 750) Strategy.

The session highlighted practical and strategic actions that women leaders and aspirants can undertake to strengthen their electoral preparedness, including early political positioning, effective engagement with political parties, understanding electoral laws and IEBC processes, building grassroots support structures, strategic communication, and navigating nomination processes.

The discussion further emphasized the importance of sustained investment in women’s leadership at the county level, recognizing counties as critical platforms for nurturing the next generation of national leaders.

As Kenya moves towards the 2027 General Elections, strengthening the capacity, visibility, and preparedness of women leaders remains central to achieving inclusive governance and increased representation in elective leadership.

#CA750Strategy #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPolitics #2027Elections #InclusiveGovernance #TransformativeLeadership #GenderEquality #PoliticalParticipation #DTF #ENAF #CAF #OxfamKenya #WomenLeadKenya #CountyAssemblies #DemocracyTrustFund

The Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) and Echo Network Af

The Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) and Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) are participating in the two-day County Assemblies Women Caucus Workshop being held on 18th–19th June 2026 at Semara Hotel, Machakos County, as key actors in advancing transformative women leadership and inclusive governance within Kenya’s electoral and political landscape.

Convened by the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) with support from Oxfam Kenya, the workshop brings together Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of County Assembly Women Caucuses from across the 47 counties to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in county governance.

Graced by IEBC Commissioner Anne Nderitu, CBS, her presentation on Electoral Laws,Frameworks and Preparedness highlighted the progress made by the Commission towards the preparation for the next General elections but also called for importance of collective action in increasing women’s representation. She encouraged women leaders and stakeholders to actively support and mentor more women to seek elective positions in the upcoming elections.

The workshop provides a key platform for dialogue, capacity building, and collaboration to advance women’s leadership and participation in electoral and governance processes across the counties.

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Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) today participated in t

Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) today participated in the National Stakeholder Roundtable and Launch of the Gap Analysis Report on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in Kenya, convened by CRAWN Trust in collaboration with key government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, and digital rights actors.

The forum provided an important platform to reflect on the growing impact of online harassment, cyberbullying, disinformation, deepfakes, cyberstalking, and other forms of TFGBV that disproportionately affect women and girls.

As an institution committed to advancing women's leadership and political participation, DTF through the Running to Win Programme equips women aspirants and leaders with practical skills on digital safety, online campaigning, electoral violence prevention, and TFGBV. As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Elections, protecting women from online violence is critical to safeguarding democracy, strengthening civic participation, and ensuring that women's voices continue to shape leadership and decision-making processes.

Yesterday and today, Democracy Trust Fund particip

Yesterday and today, Democracy Trust Fund participated in the Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) Convening on Early Preparedness and Coordination to Advance Women’s Political Participation Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, organized by UN Women, Crawn Trust, and CREAW.

The convening, themed "Early Preparedness and Coordination to Advance Women’s Political Participation Ahead of the 2027 General Elections," brought together women’s rights organizations, feminist leaders, activists, development partners, and governance actors to reflect on lessons from previous electoral cycles and identify priority actions for the 2026–2027 electoral period.

Discussions centred on strengthening women’s political leadership, addressing electoral violence and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), enhancing the inclusion of young women and women with disabilities, and building collective strategies to support women aspirants and candidates.

A key call to action emerging from the convening is the need to harmonize efforts, resources, and advocacy initiatives across stakeholders to ensure coordinated, impactful, and sustainable support for women’s political participation and leadership.

#WomenLeadKE #DemocracyTrustFund #WomenPoliticalParticipation #GenderEquality #InclusiveLeadership #2027Elections

HAPPY MADARAKA DAY As we celebrate Madaraka Day,

HAPPY MADARAKA DAY

As we celebrate Madaraka Day, we honor the courageous women whose sacrifices, leadership, and resilience contributed to Kenya’s journey to freedom and self-determination.

Today, we also celebrate the countless women who continue to shape our nation through leadership, civic engagement, peacebuilding, advocacy, and community transformation. Their voices, actions, and commitment strengthen our democracy and inspire future generations.

At the Democracy Trust Fund, we remain committed to advancing women’s leadership and participation in governance, ensuring that their contributions continue to drive a more just, inclusive, and prosperous Kenya.

Celebrating the women who helped secure our freedom and those who continue to safeguard it every day.

God Bless Kenya.

Women aspirants are currently engaging in the Runn

Women aspirants are currently engaging in the Running to Win: Women Aspirants Training 2026 with Colonel John Kimani – Security and Elections Expert, unpacking the realities of electoral violence and the strategies needed to counter it ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections.

After facing organized goons, intimidation, and compromised systems in previous elections, women leaders are now focusing on smarter security strategies, legal accountability, and safer political participation. The conversation is clear: strategy wins, not intimidation.

#RunningToWin #InclusiveLeadership #Kenya2027 #WomenInPolitics #DTF ENAF HSFKenya

📢 Running to Win: Women Aspirants Training 2026 E

📢 Running to Win: Women Aspirants Training 2026

Echo Network Africa and Democracy Trust Fund, in partnership with Hanns Seidel Foundation, will be holding the Running to Win: Women Aspirants Training on Friday, 22nd May 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

The training session will focus on:
“Electoral Violence: Trends, Impacts to Women’s Leadership and Strategies to Counter Electoral Violence.”

Interested in joining DTF and participating in future trainings? Reach out to us via info@democracytrustfund.org

#RunningToWin #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPolitics #2027Elections #InclusiveLeadership #ENAF #DTF #HSFKenya

Today, ENAF and DTF in partnership with HSF throug

Today, ENAF and DTF in partnership with HSF through the Safeguarding Gender Gains 2026 Program, are convening a National Gender Champions Training bringing together 47 champions, one from each county, to strengthen their capacities as county-level entry points for creating a pool of women leaders available for election, nomination& appointments as well as advancing gender-responsive electoral processes in preparation for the 2027 General Elections.

With only 14 months to the 2027 General Elections, the forum provides a platform to reflect on the most viable approaches for mapping, mentoring and positioning women aspirants to expand the pipeline.

Evidence demonstrates that if more women come out in large numbers to vie for various elective seats, sail through the nominations and are present on the ballot, then more women are likely to be elected in the 2027 General Elections. Currently, the success rate for women elected in the 2022 General Elections was 10 % with only 201 women being elected from the 1,999 who were on the ballot.

The forum has also enhanced the Gender Champions’ understanding of electoral laws, principles, and ongoing reforms, and their implications on women’s political participation and leadership at the county level which will seek to ensure that women aspirants at the grassroot level are well informed and do not get rigged out due to information gap.

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#Chagua Mama

"If you know the law, you will be able to challeng

"If you know the law, you will be able to challenge disinformation around elections," Ms. Tabitha Muhu, Elections and Governance Consultant.

"We must give dignity to mobilizers. Unfortunately

"We must give dignity to mobilizers. Unfortunately, we recognize only the elected leaders. The mobilizers must be visible to be recognized," Ms. Sarah Muhoya, Chief of Party, @enafricafdn

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