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DTF Thematic Areas and Achievements
DTF’s has a strong track record in electoral and governance, evidence-based advocacy, inclusive programming and grassroots engagement positions it well to contribute implement interventions at the grassroots level. In Electoral and Governance area, DTF has undertaken extensive work in the country in line with its thematic expertise as outlined:
Thematic Area 1: Establishment of a Participatory Fund
Kenya’s campaign financing costs have been ranked among the highest globally. This disproportionately disadvantages women, as they have less access to financial resources making it significantly harder for them to compete and win elective positions. In an effort to address this gap, DTF established a participatory fund to support women build their financial kitty to offset campaign related costs by creating a culture of saving among women candidates.
The Fund was established in line with the enabling legal operational frameworks, and borrowing from existing models such as EMILY’s List (Early Money is Like Yeast) and WISH List in the USA, World International Network (WINWIN) in Japan, Judy LaMarsh Fund in Canada.
Thematic Area 2: Provision of Campaign Education and Capacity Building
DTF has heavily invested in nationwide capacity building shaping its Campaign education and capacity building of women aspirants and women leaders through two models i.e. The Running to Win Training Model and Provision of Publicity and Visibility for Women leaders. The Running To Win model provides women with essential knowledge of electoral processes, including party nominations, candidate registration, and campaign conduct, empowering them to navigate the electoral period effectively.
Key initiatives under this include:
Running to Win Training Curriculum
DTF streamlined and harmonized campaign and political education by developing and operationalizing the “Running to Win: Women’s Pathway to a Successful Training Manual,” and Facilitator’s Guide; a comprehensive national curriculum for training women political leaders. DTF has trained over 3000 women through its Running to Win Monthly Women Aspirants Trainings. The facilitators guide has been instrumental in Training of Trainers (TOT) a model used to build local capacities and resources for Women leadership from grassroots level.
Gender Justice Awards
In 2024, DTF launched and presented Five Gender Justice Awards to five women trailblazers for their exceptional leadership and trailblazing efforts in advocating for women’s rights and empowerment. In 2025, the Gender Justice Award was presented to Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome, Kenya’s first female Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
Chagua Mama Podcasts
In 2024, DTF, in partnership with ENAF and the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) launched the “Chagua Mama – Ni Tyme ya Mama” podcast series aimed to increase the visibility of women leaders, especially Women (MCAs) across Kenya. The series highlighted the political journeys, achievements, and challenges. To date, DTF has produced and distributed 14 podcasts featuring 12 women leaders from various counties.
Publication of Women Changing the Way the World Works
Volume 1 (2018), Volume 2 (2024), and Volume 3 (2025): DTF continues to enhance the visibility of women leaders through the publication which highlights the significant contributions and impact of women in various spheres.
Thematic Area 2: Provision of Campaign Education and Capacity Building
DTF has heavily invested in nationwide capacity building shaping its Campaign education and capacity building of women aspirants and women leaders through two models i.e. The Running to Win Training Model and Provision of Publicity and Visibility for Women leaders. The Running To Win model provides women with essential knowledge of electoral processes, including party nominations, candidate registration, and campaign conduct, empowering them to navigate the electoral period effectively.
Key initiatives under this include:
Running to Win Training Curriculum
DTF streamlined and harmonized campaign and political education by developing and operationalizing the “Running to Win: Women’s Pathway to a Successful Training Manual,” and Facilitator’s Guide; a comprehensive national curriculum for training women political leaders. DTF has trained over 3000 women through its Running to Win Monthly Women Aspirants Trainings. The facilitators guide has been instrumental in Training of Trainers (TOT) a model used to build local capacities and resources for Women leadership from grassroots level.
Gender Justice Awards
In 2024, DTF launched and presented Five Gender Justice Awards to five women trailblazers for their exceptional leadership and trailblazing efforts in advocating for women’s rights and empowerment. In 2025, the Gender Justice Award was presented to Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome, Kenya’s first female Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
Chagua Mama Podcasts
In 2024, DTF, in partnership with ENAF and the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) launched the “Chagua Mama – Ni Tyme ya Mama” podcast series aimed to increase the visibility of women leaders, especially Women (MCAs) across Kenya. The series highlighted the political journeys, achievements, and challenges. To date, DTF has produced and distributed 14 podcasts featuring 12 women leaders from various counties.
Publication of Women Changing the Way the World Works – Volume 1, 2018, Volume 2, 2024, and Volume 3, 2025
DTF continues to enhance the visibility of women leaders through the publication which highlights the significant contributions and impact of women in various spheres.
Thematic Area 4: Resource Mobilization
Democracy Trust Fund mobilizes resources through collaborations and partnerships with other institutions/organizations that are aligned with its vision and mission to create a better environment for resource mobilization.
Thematic Area 5: Institutional Capacity Building and Growth
To ensure that institution grow in various dimensions such as governance, institution expansion, increase in number of talented, skilled and qualified staff as well as increase in number of partners.