Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪

A program by Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! Leveraging online & offline spaces to drive civic action. Informed + activated citizens = transformation.

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🇰🇪

We officially launch the Inuka Angaza Kura Platform, bringing together citizens, young leaders, civil society actors and other stakeholders to reimagine leadership and reclaim citizen power.

As Kenya looks towards the 2027 General Elections, it is time to rethink who gets to lead, strengthen meaningful electoral participation and advance citizen-led accountability.

This is more than a platform launch. It is a call for citizens to take an active role in shaping the Kenya we want.

Reimagining Leadership. Reclaiming Citizen Agency.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya

Link to the platform:https://t.co/ijeBnPmLl1
#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

Kawive Wambua, Executive Director @nisisikenya :
emphasized the need to create a platform where young people's voices are heard and where they can shape alternative leadership.

He challenged participants to reflect on how Kenya can identify leaders who will serve with integrity, avoid corruption and make the country better.

He called for a deeper shift towards alternative leadership that puts citizens at the centre of change.
#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

Kamau Prince Bryan, of Bunge Mashinani:

Political parties, leaders and communities should address goonism and voter bribery and create an environment where young people can participate meaningfully in politics and leadership without being exploited for political interests.

#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🇰🇪

We officially launch the Inuka Angaza Kura Platform, bringing together citizens, young leaders, civil society actors and other stakeholders to reimagine leadership and reclaim citizen power.

As Kenya looks towards the 2027 General Elections, it is time to rethink who gets to lead, strengthen meaningful electoral participation and advance citizen-led accountability.

This is more than a platform launch. It is a call for citizens to take an active role in shaping the Kenya we want.

Reimagining Leadership. Reclaiming Citizen Agency.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya

Link to the platform:https://t.co/ijeBnPmLl1
#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

PANEL ONE DISCUSSION IS ON!

The discussion is addressing goonism, voter bribery and the barriers young people face in participating meaningfully in politics.
It explores what drives youth involvement in political violence and electoral malpractice, and the role of political parties, leaders and communities in creating pathways for credible, issue-based political participation ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

Diana Gichengo, Executive Director, @TISAKenya highlighted how political elitism and dynastic politics continue to shape Kenya’s political landscape, with political parties increasingly treated as family legacies passed down through generations.

She noted that even within these families, succession battles emerge over which son or daughter inherits control of the party.

This raises critical questions about internal party democracy, equal political opportunities and the barriers facing emerging leaders seeking to participate in elective politics.
#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

Dennis Malombe ED @thekhrc emphasised the importance of safeguarding electoral sovereignty by protecting the will and rights of the people as guaranteed under Article 38 of the Constitution.

He called for civic interventions to be taken closer to citizens, noting that meaningful accountability and the protection of rights must begin with the people.

He further underscored the need for a more informed electorate, stressing that citizens who understand their rights and how the state is structured are better equipped to demand accountability and hold those in power responsible.

An informed and empowered electorate is essential to safeguarding electoral sovereignty.

#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

Hon. Martha Karua delivered a powerful keynote address at the launch of the #InukaAngazakura Campaign, challenging Kenyans to rethink leadership and reclaim their constitutional power as citizens.

Speaking on “Alternative Leadership as a Decolonial Paradigm,” she emphasised that independence must go beyond changing those who occupy public office. It must transform how power is exercised, with leadership grounded in service, sacrifice, integrity, accountability and respect for human dignity.

She challenged leaders offering an alternative to demonstrate it through their actions: uphold the Constitution, embrace internal democracy, create space for young people and women, reject political violence and subject themselves to public scrutiny.

She further called on citizens to move beyond voting and actively shape governance through public oversight, community organising, scrutiny of aspiring leaders and demanding accountability for public resources.

On the role of #InukaAngazakura, she underscored the importance of connecting digital participation with grassroots engagement, ensuring that citizens' voices translate into tangible action and measurable commitments.

She also called for an end to abductions, torture and unlawful killings, emphasising that security, justice and economic opportunity are fundamental to a society that respects human dignity.

Her message: The republic belongs to its people, and its leadership must always answer to them.

Read the full address here: https://t.co/uqJiotPiVX

#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

“WE ARE NOT FIGHTING FOR ELECTIONS; WE ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR OWN SURVIVAL.”

In his remarks, Boniface Mwangi challenged Kenyans to rethink leadership, reject corruption and stop allowing money, political connections and established networks to determine who gets to lead.

His message was clear: Kenya cannot build a new future using the same corrupt political networks. Citizens must identify, support and campaign for leaders with integrity, competence and a genuine commitment to public service.

Take the money, but don't sell your vote. Organise, mobilise, knock on doors, support credible candidates, protect the vote and hold elected leaders accountable.

The Kenya we want will not come from passive citizenship. It will come from citizens who take charge of their democratic future.

#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

John Githongo, Board Chair of Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, highlighted the shrinking civic space and the growing influence of digital platforms in shaping civic and political engagement.

He noted that civic engagement has increasingly shifted online since conversations on shrinking civic space began in 2015, with the Gen Z protests demonstrating the power of digital mobilisation.

Reflecting on the lessons of the 2007 post-election violence, he raised concerns over continued abductions and killings, emphasising the critical role digital spaces will play in shaping political conversations ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

He called for greater vigilance, meaningful citizen engagement and the use of digital spaces to strengthen civic participation and accountability.

#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

Inuka ! angazakura launch happening Now

Join the conversation...#InukaAngazakura @nisisikenya

https://t.co/Y3wf6JzP8q

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

🚨 PRESS STATEMENT ALERT

Today, members of the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) Coalition petitioned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (@ODPP_KE) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (@EACCKenya), demanding decisive action following the High Court judgment delivered on 2 October 2026 concerning corruption-related charges against @DrOparanya.

Through the petitions, the coalition is making three key demands:

1. ODPP MUST ACT: Immediately implement the Court's judgment, refer fresh evidence to the EACC for further investigations and, where evidence supports prosecution, institute criminal proceedings.

2. EACC MUST INVESTIGATE: Undertake independent investigations and verification of the fresh evidence and submit its findings through the appropriate legal processes.

3. PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY: Both institutions must provide written updates to NIA within 14 days, outlining the actions taken or proposed in response to the petitions.

The High Court declared the ODPP's decision to withdraw the charges unconstitutional, irregular, null and void. It further found that the ODPP had usurped the EACC's investigative mandate by considering fresh evidence without first referring it to the Commission for further investigations.

The coalition also raised concerns over the ODPP's decision to file another Notice of Appeal, cautioning against legal manoeuvres that could delay or frustrate the implementation of the Court's findings.

The judgment must translate into action. Investigations must proceed, accountability must be upheld, and where evidence warrants, prosecution must follow.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/zQaHJciNr7

@TIKenya

#RadaNiIntegrity #AntiCorruption #Accountability #NiSisiKenya

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

🚨 ONE DAY TO GO!

We are bringing together citizens, young leaders, civil society actors and other stakeholders for the launch of the Inuka Angaza Kura Platform.

Under the theme “The Kenya We Want: Reimagining Leadership and Restoring Citizen Power,” the launch will open a national conversation on alternative leadership, meaningful electoral participation and citizen-led accountability.

A stronger democracy requires more than informed voters. It requires citizens who actively shape the leadership and institutions that govern them.

The conversation begins. The power to shape the Kenya we want starts with us!

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📅 11 November 2026
#InukaAngazakura #TheKenyaWeWant

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

DO YOU NEED MONEY TO HAVE A CHANCE AT LEADERSHIP?

The high cost of seeking elective office remains a significant concern for Kenya's democratic participation.

Campaign financing, nomination expenses, mobilisation and political networking can create barriers for capable individuals without substantial financial resources.

Young people, women, independent candidates and emerging leaders may find themselves competing in an environment where financial influence carries considerable weight.

But should the ability to finance a campaign determine the ability to lead?

We need fairer political competition, transparent campaign financing and equal opportunities for aspiring leaders.

Leadership should be about the capacity to serve, not simply the capacity to spend.

📅 11 November 2026
Reimagining Leadership. Reclaiming Citizen Agency.
#InukaAngazakura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

REIMAGINING LEADERSHIP. RECLAIMING CITIZEN AGENCY.

What if citizens had a greater say in defining the leadership Kenya needs and shaping the country's democratic future?

Through #InukaAngazaKura, an initiative of Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, seeks to move citizens beyond passive participation to active influence in leadership and electoral processes.

From identifying and championing leaders who embody integrity, competence and accountability to strengthening voter awareness, electoral participation and citizen oversight, the platform puts citizens at the centre of democratic transformation.

Join us as we reclaim the power of citizen agency and reimagine leadership ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

📅 11 November 2026
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
#InukaAngazaKura

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

How it Started vs How It's Going

“Mimi ndio Commander-in-Chief. Kitambo hapa Eastleigh haungejenga gorofa ipite 12 storeys, lakini saa hii nimesema wanaweza jenga hadi 25–30 storeys.”

These were President William Ruto's statements in May 2024.

Fast forward to November 2026: an 18-storey building under construction in Eastleigh collapses, with people feared trapped beneath the rubble.

The Governor has since claimed that the building had no occupation certificate, while reports indicate that the proposed 15-storey development plan had not been approved.

This raises serious questions about political pronouncements on building heights, planning approvals and the enforcement of construction regulations.

Who takes responsibility? Who approved these developments? Where were the inspectors?

We cannot keep treating building safety as an afterthought and issuing statements of condolence after lives have been lost. Development must never come at the expense of human lives. We need answers, accountability and enforcement of the law.

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

🚨 PRESS STATEMENT ALERT!

We join members of the Okoa Uchumi Campaign in demanding the immediate public release of the IMF Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Report for Kenya.

Commissioned in September 2024 following the 2024 Gen Z protests, the diagnostic examined systemic governance weaknesses, corruption vulnerabilities and institutional failures affecting the management of public resources. The process involved extensive public consultations and utilised taxpayers' money and public resources.

Although the Government received the final report in June 2026, its findings and recommendations remain inaccessible to the public, despite their significant public interest.

➡️ We stand with fellow campaigners in demanding:

➡️ The immediate public release of the final IMF Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Report.

➡️ Formal tabling of the report before Parliament to facilitate public scrutiny and debate.

➡️ A clear, time-bound government roadmap for implementing its recommendations.

Kenyans deserve transparency, accountability and responsible management of public resources. A report commissioned in response to citizens' demands for accountability cannot have its findings hidden from the very people it concerns.

The findings belong to the people. The Government must honour its commitment to transparency. Kenyans have a right to know.

Read the full statement: https://t.co/sLvTLetWQs

[Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! @nisisikenya]

🚨 STATEMENT ALERT!

We joined members of the Okoa Uchumi Campaign in calling for the immediate public release of the IMF Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Report.

Commissioned following the 2024 Gen Z protests, the report was intended to address longstanding concerns around corruption, accountability and the management of public resources. Although the Government received the final report in June 2026, its findings remain inaccessible to the public.

➡️We stand with fellow campaigners in demanding:

➡️Immediate public release of the report.

➡️Formal tabling of the report before Parliament.

A clear, time-bound roadmap for implementing its recommendations.

Kenyans have a right to know. Public accountability cannot thrive in secrecy. The findings must be made public, and the recommendations must translate into meaningful action.
Read the full satatement: https://t.co/UzzNR5qr5j

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

Kenya needs more than new faces in political office. It needs a fundamental shift in how we define leadership and the values that guide our choices.

For too long, political conversations have centred on personalities, popularity and political affiliations, often overlooking the qualities that should define public leadership: integrity, competence, accountability, inclusivity and a genuine commitment to public service.

But what should qualify someone to lead? How do we look beyond political influence and personal appeal to recognise leadership grounded in values, responsibility and service to citizens?

Through #InukaAngazakura, we are creating space for citizens to question existing leadership norms, rethink what makes a leader and recognise alternative approaches to leadership.

The Kenya we want begins with the leadership standards we are willing to demand.

📅 11 November 2026

#InukaAngazakura

[Amnesty Kenya @AmnestyKenya]

JOINT STATEMENT: Release the IMF Corruption Report. Kenyans Have a Right to Know. Read the full statement https://t.co/23mfO5jm5z

[Maskani Ya Taifa 🇰🇪 @Maskani254]

DAY 4 – THREE DAYS TO GO!

Theme: Citizens and Elections
Democracy does not begin and end with casting a ballot.

From voter registration and access to electoral information to election observation, incident reporting and holding elected leaders accountable, citizens have a role throughout the electoral cycle.

How can we make electoral participation more meaningful, informed and accountable?

Join us as we explore new ways of reclaiming citizen agency.

📅 11 November 2026
📷 Nairobi, Kenya

#InukaAngazakura