PDF is an annual multi-actor and multi-stakeholder engagement forum that seeks to provide citizens from all walks of life with a level platform to dialogue.
Last night, Amb.Thonke hosted a pre-PDF dinner at the Royal Danish Embassy. In attendance were representatives from gov’t,private sector, civil society & the international community who all reaffirmed their support for the annual People Dialogue Festival.
PDF 2023 is going to be bigger and better, so save the date!
🗓️ 8th to 11th March 2023
⏰ 9 am mpaka che!
📍The Nairobi National Museum
#formnidialogue
#PDFinachacha
In honor of International Women’s Day which coincides with day one of the People Dialogue Festival 2023, the Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village shall officially be launched on 8th March 2023 by an all-women guest list.
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#PDFinachacha
Big shoutout to all our amazing partners who helped make the 5th edition of the
#PDF2023
a huge success! Your support & collaboration made it possible to bring together diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations. Here's to making positive change happen together!
#PDFestival2023
:
@NYC_YouthVoice
had an insightful dialogue with students at the Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village. Ms. Irene Kendi "Mamayao" urged students to focus on studies rather than on minor, petty issues such as drug abuse, bad company, and the use of cellphones while studying.
.
@EUinKenya
Ambassador H.E. Henriette Geiger: "Kenya fought hard for its freedom, and to maintain its democracy will be the best result for this freedom. Citizens need to see that their views and opinions are reflected in their democracy."
#PDFestival2023
#FormNiDialogue
As part of the activities in the People Dialogue Festival 2023, the Constructive Institute in partnership with the Danish Institute for Parties & Democracy (DIPD) and with support from the Center for Multiparty Democracy Kenya (CMD Kenya) shall host a day-long exclusive workshop.
Come hang out with the National Youth Council’s Youth Advisory Board as we discuss issues that affect the Kenyan youth at ;
🎤The People Dialogue Festival
📆8th to 11th March 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖The Youth Village
⏱9 am till late
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
Nerima Wako, the Executive Director of Siasa Place, is the Vice Chairperson of IEBC’s Youth Coordinating Committee and the Convener of YSOs in Kenya. The 2018 Obama Leaders Fellow is a board member of several organizations including UNDP’s Youth Sounding Board and the KHRC.
👩🏾🦱Viridiana Wasike| Head of Partnerships & Resource Mobilization, National Youth Council (NYC)
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
📍Nairobi National Museum
🗓️ 8th to 11th March 2023
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
There's a need to break the silence on drug abuse and prioritize mental health in our schools. Dialogue with students needs to be ongoing. At
#PDFestival2023
shed light on the dangers of bad company and the importance of seeking help when struggling.
#FormDialogue
Thank you to all the incredible individuals who participated in the 5th edition of the
#PDF2023
! Your
#energy
,
#insights
, and
#willingness
to
#engage
in meaningful conversations made this event unforgettable. Pamoja, we can make a difference & create a brighter future!
#ThankYou
Njugush ashasema! PDF 2024 is set to happen from 6th to 9th March 2024 at the Chancellor's Court within the
@uonbi
. It is free and open to the general public, so tell a friend to tell a friend and come engage in conversations on 🇰🇪’s democratic discourse...
Today, we visited our friends over at the Canada Mathare Education Trust (CMETrust) , a Canadian charity run by volunteers in Canada and Kenya. CMETrust collaborates with the Mathare community and has supported over 229 students in Mathare through secondary school scholarships.
Welcome to day 3 of
#PDFestival2023
. Another great lineup of artists scheduled to perform. Also keeping the fire of dialogue burning in all the villages, Ni Sisi Ni Sasa, Youth Village, Political Parties Expo, SDG Village, and the Political Dialogue Village.
#FormNidialogue
Even us in leadership face such kind of humiliation as PWDs. Fellow contestants describe you by the way you walk, talk or sit. This is something that is experienced across all levels of the society.
@UDPKenya
#PeoplesDialogueFestival
#PDFestival2023
🎉🙌 THANK YOU to our amazing partners, civil society, government, youth organizations, students, and all who joined us for the 5th edition of the
#PDF2023
!
#FormNIDialogue
#PDF2023
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival 2023
🛖 Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village
📍Nairobi National Museum
🗣️Digital Footprints in the 21st Century
🗓️ 8th March 2023
⏱️ 12:00 pm to 1:15pm
#FormNiDialogue
#PDFestival2023
#PDFinachacha
#FormNiDialogue
The PDF 2022 is here with us! Are you ready to dialogue, compete& collaborate in the Democratic Development? Join us from 9th-11th March 2022 as we convene 4th edition of PDF & provide an opportunity to reimagine accountability in the election cycle.
#PDF2022
People are at the heart of PDF. Citizens from all walks of life and leaders voluntarily meet on level terms focused to dialogue on governance reforms, socio-economic issues, and to safeguard democratic gains.
#PDFestival2023
#FormNiDialogue
👩🏾🦱Patience Nyange | Executive Director, AMWIK
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
📍Nairobi National Museum
🗓️ 8th to 11th March 2023
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
💧Bring your own reusable water bottle
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
Devolution is a fantastic idea, but what’s the youth got to do with it? Come join us for a candid conversation on the role of the youth in promoting effective devolution processes.
👦🏾🧒🏾👧🏿
Dialogue is the distinguishing feature of democratic societies which are judged by the extent to which governments open up to citizen involvement in public affairs and the space they give for citizens to hold the government accountable.
#FormNiDialogue
#PDFestival2023
👨🏾 Rt. Hon. Moses Wetangula | Speaker - National Assembly of Kenya | Party Leader - FORD Kenya
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
💬 Keynote Address at the Official Opening Ceremony
📆8th March 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣
⏰9:45 a.m to 11 a.m
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖Main Stage
🎫 Entry is FREE!
👨🏾Hon. Ababu Namwamba |CS - Youth Affairs, Sports & the Arts
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖Political Dialogue Village
🗓️ 8th March 2023
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
💧Bring your reusable water bottle
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
Today at
#PDFestival2023
, Sustainable Development Goals tent, Players participate in a game about democracy and empowering citizens on what the government focuses on would be designed to simulate the democratic process of decision-making.
#PDFestival2023
#FormNiDialogue
.
@MoICTKenya
PS Eng. John Tanui commits that the ministry is working to support tech solutions to boost e-services in a speech read on his behalf by ICT & Digital Economy Director of Administration Mr. Wesley Maritim at the 5th edition of
#PDFestival2023
#PeoplesDialogueFestival
Political Dialogue Village: Today's keynote speaker, Prime Cabinet Minister Dr. Hon
@MusaliaMudavadi
raised issues of national interest, including the country's economy, development, security, and politics.
#PDFestival2023
#FormNiDialogue
Dandora Secondary School was the second ever school to partner with us for a Gumzo Shuleni, and the first to host an intraschool edition.
#PDFestival2024
As the Team Lead for the
@thePDFestival
, Tracey is tasked with ensuring successful delivery & sustainability of the democracy festival, while leading teams to ensure successful execution of the PDF, continuous stakeholder management, and consistent growth of the Festival.
Tribeless Youth and the Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya shall host another Twitter space tomorrow! Join us for this robust & engaging discussion.
🎤 PDF Untamed
📆3rd March 2023
⏱1 p.m.
🔗
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
👨🏾 Hon Musalia Mudavadi | Prime Cabinet Secretary, Kenya
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
💬 The Burden of Tax & Debt
📆9th March 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣
⏰10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖Political Dialogue Village
🎫 Entry is FREE!
#formnidialogue
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖SDGs Village
🗣️ Financing SDGs; The extent to which government budgets address SDGs
🗓️ 10th March 2023
⏱️1045H - 1200H
🎫 Entry is FREE!
💧Bring your own reusable water bottle
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
This week, the People Dialogue Festival’s Strategy and Advisory Team got together to brainstorm on the 6th edition of the Festival which shall happen from 6th-9th March 2024. We’re exciting and can’t wait to host you! Come tubonge, juu ni
#FormNiDialogue
!
.
@HonWetangula
: Parliament has a debate going on now that has been brought by the president itself to ensure that the 13th Parliament achieved the two-thirds gender rule. Members have been debating it for the past one week.
#FormNiDialogue
#PDFestival2023
Irũngũ Houghton,
@AmnestyKenya
’s ED is the organization’s spokesperson and chief strategist in Kenya, he leads a team of committed investigative researchers and campaigners working to end h/rights abuses and realize the rights and freedoms captured in the Constitution of Kenya.
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival2023
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖 Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village
🗣Think Globally,Act Regionally,Serve Locally; Inspiring Transformational Leadership & Governance
🗓 9th March 2023
⏱9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#PDFinachacha
❓The People Dialogue Festival
💬 County Engagements on SDGs
🗓️7th March 2024
⌚️0900H to 1100H
📍Chancellor’s Court, University of Nairobi
💰Free of Charge!
#ComeTubonge
#formnidialogue
Join us for the People Dialogue Festival 2024 at University of Nairobi's Chancellor's Court from 6th-9th March 2024!🗣️ Engage in dynamic discussions, connect with diverse voices,&celebrate the power of dialogue! Don't miss out-mark your calenders! Come tubonge juu
#FormNiDialogue
All roads lead to Nairobi National Museum as Day 2 of the People Dialogue Festival begins. The keynote speaker today will be
@MusaliaMudavadi
, Prime Cabinet Secretary.
Theme: Competition & Collaboration in Democratic Development
#PDFestival2023
#PDF2023
Today,
@CMDKenya
Executive Director
@mukwanja
had a meeting with the Danish Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Ole Thonke, and the Danish Liberal Democracy Program (DLDP) manager
@BentNicolajsen
to jointly brainstorm & reflect on the upcoming People Dialogue Festival.
#formnidialogue
On a daily basis, Maureen who is a lawyer by profession sits on the Gender Desk at the
@CMDKenya
. For PDF 2024, she was in-charge of Day 3, which coincided with IWD , thus supporting coordination in the Hekima Village and the Political Parties Expo.
Day 2 festival was LIT!
@KibidoKidum
, the bodaboda band &
@Serro___
brought the house down. Great relaxing music. Don't miss out on the climax on the last day. The music will be to die for and the talk of town for months to come. See you there.
#FormNiDialogue
#PDF2022
💬Mental Health and the rise of depression among the youth
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖Youth Village
🗓️ 8th March 2023
⏰4:25 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
Students are no longer the leaders of tomorrow. They are today’s leaders, and must thus be given a platform to make their voice heard in the democratic discourse. For PDF 2024, Kayla, a grade 6 student, delivered a keynote address.
#PDFestival2024
#FormNiDialogue
Have you heard about the People Dialogue Festival but still aren’t sure what it’s about?Join us as we unpack PDF's Who, What,When,Where,Why, How!
🎤 PDF Untamed
📆24th February 2023
📍Twitter Spaces -
@thePDFestival
⏱1 p.m.
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#PDFinachacha
📅Today we visited Salvation Army Thika School of Visually Impaired to extend a heartfelt invitation to the People Dialogue Festival 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣! Inclusivity is at the heart of our discussions,& we can't wait to hear their valuable perspectives.
Come Tubonge Juu
#FormNiDialogue
Frankline Mukwanja describes himself as a glad participant of the PDF since its inception. As the ED of
@CMDKenya
, he provides overall strategic guidance to the teams that organize the engagement and leads interactions with partners and peer organizations.
#HumansOfPDF
You heard it here first!
💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿
The 6th edition of the People Dialogue Festival is here! Come engage in conversations on 🇰🇪’s democratic discourse, as we celebrate the diverse talent in the region!
#FormNiDialogue
, so come tubonge at
@thepdfestival
2024!
With just 🔟 days left, we’re on the final day of the double digit countdown which means PDF 2024 is drawing even closer!
🎉🥳🎊
Join us from 🗓️6th to 9th March 2024 for the 6th edition of the People Dialogue Festival at the Chancellor’s Court within the University of Nairobi.
"Kenya has a great deal to offer... The PDF 2022 aims to examine how governance helps to achieve the SDGS."
PDF 2022 | Keynote Address |Kimberly Nyalego,Student - Buruburu Girls' High School
@KAS_Kenya
via
@YouTube
👩🏾🦱Hon. Tabitha Karanja | Senator, Nakuru County
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖Political Dialogue Village
🗓️ 8th to 11th March 2023
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
💧Bring your own reusable water bottle
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
Are you in the creative arts space and want to share your talent at the People Dialogue Festival 2024? Whether you sing 🎶, dance 💃🏿 🕺🏿, are an acrobat 🤹🏾🤹🏾♀️, spoken word artiste/poet 📝, thespian 🎭, cartoonist ✍️ or artist 🎨 and would like to share your craft at PDF 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣?
Amosou jothurwa. Waruakou e chenro mar People's Dialogue Festival mabirotimore e Graduation Square ma Nairobi University tarik auchiel nyaka tarik ochiko dwe mar adek. Donjo en nono.
#FormNiDialogue
Article 4️⃣3️⃣ (1f)of the Constitution of Kenya stipulates that every person has the right to education. But what is the cost and quality of education?
Today, our open mic session in the Hekima Village takes a deep dive into the Cost & Quality of Education in 🇰🇪.
Empowering Gen Z in 🇰🇪 to navigate democratic spaces isn't just about participation-it's about shaping our nation's future. In this session of PDF 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣Gen Z is not just adapting but also redefine what it means to participate in democracy.
Entry is FREE!!
#FormNiDialogue
Flashback to the powerful moments at People Dialogue Festival 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣, celebrating International Women's Day! 💪✨ Honor the resilience, achievements, and limitless potential of women worldwide.
#FlashbackFriday
#WomenEmpowerment
#PeopleDialogueFestival
⁉️Did you know only 9.7% of Kenya's adult population 👤can access and meaningfully engage in public participation?
Today, we had a successful meeting with📢
@CivicVoices
(The Civic Voices Project) an initiative towards 📱digitized public participation in Kenya 🇰🇪✅.
This weekend, we hosted Gumzo Mtaani in Kawangware, where discussions were centered around Accessibility & Affordability of Health . The residents engaged in dialogue on various issues including NHIF, mental health and SRHR, and privatization of health care services.
“ As a young advocate, my biggest issue is the inclusion and pa of young people in decision-making processes in politics, devpt. & socio-economic spheres...”
~ Jossie Nyamai | Public Budgeting Representative - Embassy of Denmark in Kenya’s Youth Sounding Board
#pdfinachacha
1️⃣0️⃣ days to go, which means we start the single-digit countdown tomorrow!
Are you ready?
🎤The People Dialogue Festival
📆8th to 11th March 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣
📍Nairobi National Museum
⏱9 am till late
🎫 Entry is FREE!
💦Bring your own water bottle
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
Renown artistes take part in PDF, utilizing their talent to bring to the fore issues and simplify debate on complex issues/challenges afflicting society.
#PDFestival2023
#ShereheAtPDF
🔈🔈🔈
Due to popular demand, we’re finally releasing the checklist of requirements to attend the PDF;
😎Good Vibes
💡An open-mind
🧠Well-reasoned democratic arguments
That’s it, see you outside!
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
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Breaking stereotypes one conversation at a time. it's time to challenge the perception that hospitals🏨 are just for women and mothers.
💬 Dialogue has the power to shatter stereotypes and build bridges of understanding.
#FormNiDialogue
Successful meeting with Kenswed Secondary school discussing the PDF 2024!📚 Empowering students in democratic and governance matters is crucial for shaping a brighter future.
#FormNiDialogue
🎤 The People Dialogue Festival
📍Nairobi National Museum
🛖Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village
🗣️ Global Frameworks for Development
🗓️ 10th March 2023
⏱️1400H to 1645H
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
💧Bring your own reusable water bottle
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
In her role as co-coordinator of the SDGs Village, Ruth’s most fulfilling moments were hearing the different ways forward and calls to action from the various sessions. Owing to the change in venue, her most challenging part of being in the PDF 2024 secretariat was…
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Dominic,aka Pekeshe, was part of the logistics team for PDF 2024.He sees civic engagement as important as it fosters a sense of community among people with shared values&beliefs to work for change in 🇰🇪. When he is not at
@CMDKenya
, he is in church where he is an evangelist. ⛪️
Masaa ni Machache, PDF inachacha!
5️⃣ days to go, are you ready?
🎤The People Dialogue Festival
📆8th to 11th March 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣
📍Nairobi National Museum
⏱9 am till late
🎫 Entry is absolutely FREE!
💦Bring a reusable water bottle
#formnidialogue
#PDFestival2023
#pdfinachacha
Get ready to engage in thought-provoking discussions and connect with inspiring individuals at the upcoming People Dialogue Festival 2024! With just 20 days left, the excitement is building. Save the date and join us for an enriching experience.
Come Tubonge Juu
#FormNiDialogue
We must take this as a nation we have borrowed from our children. To achieve SDG 5 on gender equality, let us work towards ending gender violence, equal pay for women, protect girls' rights, increase women participation and end women poverty.
#FormNiDialogue
#PDFestival2023
❓The People Dialogue Festival
💬 Embracing aid localization- shifting decision-making power and resources to local youth-led organizations
🗓️8th March 2024
⌚️1100H to 1300H
📍Chancellor’s Court, Graduation Square
💰Free of Charge!
#ComeTubonge
#formnidialogue
Leo ni Leo- the Lion of Sudah himself will be performing during the final day of the People Dialogue Festival 2024. Entry is free, so come join us as we end PDF 2024 with a bang!
🦁🦁🦁
#cometubonge
#formnidialogue
PDF seeks to engage students post-secondary edu., and is keen to see them transition from the Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village to the Youth Village. Thorne was the first-ever student to give a keynote at PDF 2021 while he served as the deputy school captain at the Alliance High School;
Over the last four years, PDF has attracted tens of thousands of participants including elected leaders, national and county government officials, political parties, civil society... cont'd.
#PDFestival2023
#FormNiDialogue
All the stakeholders who joined us last night will be at the People Dialogue Festival actively engaging in democratic dialogue in national and global issues affecting our country. They shall host sessions, exhibit their work as well as actively engage in plenaries.