Calvin Muga

A champion for Good Governance | Good Governance Consultant | A Political Analyst | Peace Building & Conflict Resolution Expert

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

Over the last two years, @katibainstitute, in partnership with @Midrifthurinet and with support from the Norwegian Embassy in Kenya, has been implementing the "Access to Information" across Nakuru, Nairobi, and Samburu counties, targeting community members and government officers with the main aim of empowering citizens and state entities to utilize the right to information to promote human rights and good governance.

To mark the closure of the project, @katibainstitute held the last joint engagement in Nakuru on 4th June 2026, bringing together government officers, representatives of the Civil Society Organisations, representatives from the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), and community members to take stock of the two and a half years of project implementation.

Through their consultants, an end-of-project evaluation was conducted with key stakeholders who had been part of the project to assess what worked, what did not, and what sustainability measures can be adopted to localize access to information conversations through those who have been trained.

#AccessToInformation

Credits: TV47 Digital

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Child Sexual Abuse Report:

Report reveals rising cases of defilement and sodomy in Kenya

Sodomy identified as leading form of sexual violence against boys

Girls aged six to eleven found to be most vulnerable to abuse

Report calls for an end to out-of-court settlements

Stakeholders urge authorities to stop shielding perpetrators

#CitizenExplainer

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

@Midrifthurinet is hosting an Accountability Forum in London Ward.
This platform brings youth and duty bearers together to strengthen transparent governance, foster meaningful dialogue, and promote collaborative solutions to community challenges.

Anchored on the principles of accountability, peace, civic engagement, and community empowerment, the forum seeks to create an environment where leaders openly account for development projects, resource utilization, and service delivery while empowering young people to actively participate in governance, electoral reforms, peacebuilding, and decision-making processes.

By amplifying youth voices and encouraging constructive engagement on issues such as employment, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, health, sports, and social development, the initiative positions young people not merely as beneficiaries but as active partners in development.

The forum strengthens partnerships between citizens and institutions, fostering trust, social cohesion, and collective ownership of development outcomes.

Through clear, credible, and audience-centered communication, the initiative is expected to increase public awareness, enhance accountability and public trust, deepen youth participation in civic and democratic processes, and inspire meaningful community action.

The forum reinforces the belief that peaceful dialogue, responsive leadership, and empowered youth are essential pillars for sustainable development, stronger democratic institutions, and shared prosperity in London Ward.

@zfdnews | @InteriorKE

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

In a strategic partnership between @Midrifthurinet and the @APSKenya, a week-long capacity-strengthening forum is convening peace monitors from 14 counties across the Rift Valley, signalling a shift from reactive conflict management to structured, preventive peacebuilding.

The forum's objective, which is to develop certified Peace Trainers capable of delivering training and coordinating interventions at the community, county, and national levels, speaks to a long-term vision of institutionalizing peace as a system.

Today's sessions, which covered conflict analysis, social cohesion, Early Warning and Early Response (EWER), digital peacebuilding, and community-based response mechanisms, are equipping participants with analytical tools and operational frameworks.

The expected outcome is a multi-level peace architecture driven by skilled practitioners who can detect risks early, coordinate timely interventions, and foster dialogue before tensions escalate.

@NPSOfficial_KE | @InteriorKE | @DignityDK

[Willis Raburu @WillisRaburu]

Jameni mtafanya hadi nilie, its early and already the youth at Masinde Muliro University are already turning up to be counted! Tuko Kadi... ni shughuli then jioni tuchape sherehe na Mejja na Fathermoh!

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

From the discussions, the men agreed that many of the challenges facing communities in Baringo are largely influenced by societal expectations of what it means to be a man.

As a way forward, they developed actionable work plans to engage leaders on the need to confront harmful notions of masculinity by addressing discrimination against women and challenging retrogressive cultural practices.

To sustain peaceful coexistence, the men resolved to leverage public barazas that bring together different communities—such as the Pokot, Tugen, and Ilchamus—to strengthen dialogue and mutual understanding.

They also committed to addressing cattle rustling through community awareness forums and structured peace meetings.

[Katiba Institute @katibainstitute]

I Deserve to Know:

We have written to the Nairobi City County Secretary, under Article 35 of the Constitution and the Access to Information Act, to request full disclosure on the reported “partnership” between the National Government and Nairobi City County in the performance of county functions.

Katiba Institute is seeking clarity on its legal basis, scope, financing, agreements, and County Assembly involvement.

[Katiba Institute @katibainstitute]

@KenyasOmbudsman

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

#CollaborativePeace

@zfdnews @InteriorKE

[Kiss 100 Kenya @Kiss100kenya]

Politicians wacheni kutubeba mafala 🤌🏽🤌🏽. #TheMorningKiss #MuchinaAndCyd

[Random World Ψ @randomworldke]

" The People Shall and Should"

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

During the dialogue session commemorating International Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Day 2026, participants engaged in a reflective and solutions-oriented exchange that highlighted the interconnected drivers and responses shaping contemporary peace and security efforts.

Discussions pointed out organized crime as an emerging threat that exploits social vulnerabilities and weak community structures, reinforcing the urgency of building resilient communities based on trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility.

Mental Health is a critical and often overlooked aspect, with participants emphasising the need for supportive environments that bolster identity, belonging, and emotional resilience among young people.

The role of the media was examined as a risk and an opportunity, calling for responsible journalism and youth-led counter-narratives that challenge harmful ideologies while promoting dialogue and social cohesion.

Participants also explored targeted non-violent approaches as practical tools for addressing grievances constructively, along with pathways for youth inclusion in PCVE working groups to ensure policies reflect lived realities and local innovation.

The engagement stressed the importance of values and cultural heritage as anchors for peaceful coexistence, emphasising that positive norms, ethical leadership, and community traditions can serve as protective factors against radicalization.

@NCIC_Kenya @theGCERF @tendasasa @yadeneastafric @NCTC_Kenya @NLinKenya @UNDPKenya @KOICAKenya

[Calvin Muga @calvinmuga]

@_James041 @MugureNjehia We can and we will never forget the killings of over 60 Kenyans who armed themselves with their phones, bottles of water and Kenyan flag to just hold government to account...They were not a threat to the government...they were not armed..Wangwana tuchukuwe kura

[I am Chege @_James041]

Three minutes of powerful injections from @MugureNjehia #RutoMustGoNow

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

During the Reflections from the Multisectoral Coordination and Collaboration Forum on Peace and Security for Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West, Stakeholders explored practical pathways for participation in EWER structures, deeper involvement of community actors, and clearer navigation of security protocols, while highlighting the growing nexus between technology and security agencies as a catalyst for faster, transparent information sharing.

The dialogue emphasized the importance of neutral and responsible media practice, collective responses to emerging peace and security concerns, including hate speech as an early warning indicator and human-wildlife conflict, and innovative community engagement through peace tournaments and youth-led initiatives ahead of the elections.

Participants also stressed operationalizing peace committees in underserved areas to ensure grassroots ownership of prevention efforts.

The reflections demonstrate how credible messaging, youth advocacy, and collaborative action can transform shared information into measurable impact, enhancing awareness, strengthening trust, and empowering communities to actively shape safer, more accountable, and resilient democratic spaces.

@zfdnews @InteriorKE

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

Young Voices Podcast!

Coming Soon: Episode 1 – Young Voices on Democracy, Governance, Peace, and Violence Prevention.

The Young Voices Podcast is a production by MIDRIFT HURINET, in partnership with #Norec, @DIGNITY_INT , and GIZ-CPS, focusing on Youth Empowerment, Civic Education, Voter Education, and Political Education.

Stay tuned!
@TribelessYouth , @IEBCKenya @UNYouthAffairs

[Calvin Muga @calvinmuga]

CoA overturns NG-CDF annulment, finds Senate input unnecessary - https://t.co/AAeQ0fmg2o

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

The courtesy call from a joint team of @katibainstitute and @Midrifthurinet to the @NakuruCountyGov County Secretary marked a strategic, forward-looking engagement focused on access to information as a foundation for accountable, inclusive, and people-centred governance.

Framed as a purposeful dialogue, the discussion emphasized the importance of transparent information flows, timely public communication, and institutional responsiveness in building public trust and enabling informed citizen participation.

The engagement created space to align constitutional principles with practical mechanisms, positioning information as a public asset rather than a privileged control.

Key outcomes reflected this shared commitment:

Katiba Institute’s pledge to support the county in developing guiding principles for access to information and assisting in the creation of regulations, SOPs, and legal frameworks.

Nakuru County’s aim is to become a model for access to information and a shared focus on capacity building, including training access-to-information officers and chief officers to handle public requests effectively.

Collectively, these commitments signal a shift toward proactive disclosure, better inter-departmental coordination, inclusive youth-led civic awareness, and institutionalized feedback systems, laying the groundwork for a more open, responsive, and participatory County Governance system in Nakuru.

[Katiba Institute @katibainstitute]

High Court Declares Offices of Presidential Advisors Unconstitutional:

The High Court has allowed our petition in a judgment declaring the creation and staffing of the Offices of Advisors to the President unconstitutional.

The Court reaffirmed that executive power must be exercised strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the Public Service Commission framework, and in line with the values of transparency, merit, fiscal responsibility, and public participation.

.@joshuamalidzo

[Ombudsman Kenya @KenyasOmbudsman]

𝗢𝗗𝗣𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲