Our Achievements

Objectives of the National and Regional assemblies held are:

1. To ease tension through dialogue
2. Promote active non-violence as a way of protest
3. To have citizens identify real issues
4. To promote peace and reconciliation as we seek a new constitutional dispensation.

National Forums held were

1. Presidential Elections 2007 11th Jan 2008
   What really happened? Which way forward?
2. Alternatives to violence
   14th Feb 2008
3. Consumer Protection Bill
   3RD June 2008
4. Are constitutional reforms possible: lessons from the American elections

Regional Forums held were;

• The peace caravan in conjunction with the administration police in Kibera
• World Sight day Kericho
• Mobilizing youth for development through sports Rachuonyo
• Kisumu city wide resident association
• Development through peaceful coexistence Njoro
• Regional Dialogue forum event Kisumu

We have a strong network that encompasses various grassroots organisations that deal with social welfare, university faculty, university students and partners in the NGO sector. CA is thus able to mobilise and engage citizens in being involved in the processes that govern their lives. We provide a space where the voices of wananchi, which are often drowned out, can be heard.

Through the Kenya Society for the blind project in Kericho CA is monitoring the implementation of the disability act and has held activities aimed at championing the rights of persons with disability.

CA has been working with youth in various areas such as sports, political participation, cultural activities and embracing a non-violent political culture. The different aspects of this work are all aimed at having a more informed citizenry in this key demographic of the population.

We appreciate the role of the media in shaping public opinion and are therefore forming partnerships with media organisations in order to reach more people. We currently have an ongoing relationship with KBC TV where we host fortnightly talk shows on issues of democratic governance.