Thread 🧶 1/10 When young people lead from the front, it gives them an opportunity to influence people’s perceptions. For the next 2 days, we will be @KSGKenya for dialogues, strategy building, creative expression & collective visioning. #GGFest2025 Power In Participation

5/5 We also have interesting panel discussions planned for the day which will explore the role we as young people play to ensure we are #ReclaimingCivicSpaces. Leadership Ni Mimi

4/5 … Has both openly and in subtle ways constrained the civic and democratic space through punitive and prohibitive governance frameworks targeting individuals and organizations. This should definitely make you worried. #ReclaimingCivicSpaces Leadership Ni Mimi

3/5 … While several gains have been made in enhancing and safeguarding the civic space, trends and experiences over the last couple of years point to an onslaught on the civic space where the state… #ReclaimingCivicSpaces Leadership Ni Mimi

2/5 Which areas of civic spaces do you feel is shrinking the fastest in Kenya 🤔? #ReclaimingCivicSpaces Leadership Ni Mimi

Thread 🧶 1/5 Welcome to Day of #GGFest2025 🥳. Today’s theme is anchored on the need for youth-led actions in expanding the shrinking civic spaces. #ReclaimingCivicSpaces | Leadership Ni Mimi |

A nation built on national values is one that requires collective action, today @dkmaraga when delivering his keynote speech during the opening of #GGFest2025 reminded us how young people have shaped the country’s constitutionalism.

Through #GGFest2025, young people are empowered to actively contribute to discussions on governance, economic justice, and social inclusion. The festival equips and enables youth to take on leadership roles, appointive, nominative, and elective especially in the lead-up to the

Speaking as the Chief Guest during the official launch of the #GGFest. "Young people have risen to the occasion; your courage and resilience have shifted the balance of power. The Constitution of 2010 is not a suggestion, and the rule of law is not optional. Young people are not

All this summed up by these last remarks; *Get involved, and be very accurate in all messages you pass. #Governance #Accountability #advocate @GP_Kenya @NYC_YouthVoice

3. Accountability - leaders having to explain their decisions. - Some Areas we can Participate 1. Adequate budget concise 2. Community involvement 3. "The streets are calling" as the end option.

@GP_Kenya having the #ggfest2025 with Mr. Alexander Riithi sharing key notes as follows: INVEST ON GETTING KNOWLEDGE -Aspects of Good Governance; 1. Inclusion - articles 10,135,201 of the Kenyan Construction 2. Transparency

RT @ActionAid_Kenya: #HappeningNow The Good Governance Festival 2025 (6th Edition) organised by @GP_Kenya is happening now at the Kenya…

Our first speaker of the day at #GGFest2025, we were joined by Alexander Riithi, Head of Programs @TISAKenya. His remarks reminded us of the active role we play as young people in ensuring accountability is progressive and achieved. | Accountability Ni Must |

We are keeping touch at the #GGfest2025 for providing a platform where young people engage critically with leadership and governance. By promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability, youth participation at such events strengthens decision-making processes.

@GP_Kenya @KSGKenya We are here to influence the narrative, it's time!

10/10 This space further, will be one of its own kind where the young people intend to reclaim the agency that has consistently been challenged and to build new pathways for civic participation rooted in solidarity and courage. #GGFest2025 Power In Partcipation

9/10 … We believe #GGFest2025 will provide a safe and structured environment for young people to regroup, understand the evolving governance landscape and strengthen their collective voice at a time when citizen action is being restricted. #GGFest2025 Power In Participation

8/10 … .#GGFest2025 will also be graced by other powerful speakers – @Sungu_Oyoo, Prof. Nura Mohamed, EBS who’s the Director General for @KSGKenya & @PeterQuest7 the department head of youth programs. | Power In Participation |

7/10 … Given the different themes of the 2-days, #GGFest2025 will bring together social movements, justice centers, media professionals, policy experts, community organisers & young leaders who are actively shaping Kenya’s governance landscape. | Power In Participation |

6/10 … On the role of integrity and courage in public service, especially at a time when civic space is under strain and accountability remains a national priority. #GGFest2025 Power In Participation