Governance, Peace and Security
Governance, Peace and Security
Through interventions in this area, the Council will empower citizens to advocate for good governance, accountability, constitutional and legislative reforms, national cohesion, democracy and just electoral processes
(i) Governance and Accountability
The objective is to promote good governance and strengthening of institutions, and building the capacities of communities to hold national and county governments to account on their mandates.
(ii) Constitutional and Legislative Reforms
The objective is to promote public participation in the national reform agenda, and build the capacities of the community members to engage effectively.
(iii) Democracy and Electoral Processes
The objective is to contribute to the holding of peaceful, free, fair and credible elections.
(iv) Strengthening Devolution
The objective is to contribute to the strengthening of county-level governance institutions, and enhance the capacities of the communities to engage county governments.
(v) Gender Justice
The objective is to contribute to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
(vi) National Cohesion and Sector Reforms
The objective is to strengthen national and community dialogue platforms, promote local level dispute resolution mechanisms, and advocate for security sector reforms.
(vii) Countering Violent Extremism
The objective is to promote local engagements to counter violent extremism, and to provide rehabilitation and re-integration of returnees