As we conclude another significant year at Africa’s Voices, we reflect on our ongoing commitment: placing the voices of the people at the heart of the conversations that truly matter to them. Now well into our second decade, I am honored to share the progress we’ve made in amplifying the perspectives of people across the...
By Samuel Kimeu A controversial amendment to Section 90 of the Land Act, currently before a Senate committee, poses a grave threat to the rights of beneficiaries under the Affordable Housing Scheme. Kenyans have until 18th April 2025, to voice their opposition to these proposals, which seek to drastically curtail the legal safeguards for affordable...
Dear Africa’s Voices Stakeholders, As we approach the conclusion of another transformative year at Africa’s Voices (AV), I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering support and commitment of our community. The year 2023 has been marked by incredible achievements, impactful projects, and the strengthening of partnerships that propel our mission forward. Our journey to...
In Somalia, where tradition and culture often overshadow women’s voices, a remarkable change has been noted. It wasn’t fueled by grand gestures, but by the gentle hum of radio broadcasts that had become the lifeline for women like our respondent for this case study, whom the story will name Halima (not her real name). Halima...
In the heart of Somalia, where tradition has for long been held sacred, change is taking place. It’s an initiative that’s challenging centuries-old practices and reshaping the lives of women and girls for the better. At the forefront of this change are radio shows and SMS campaigns that are sparking conversations, raising awareness, and prompting...
In a move towards community-driven development, Africa’s Voices (AV) has launched the first in a series of initiatives aimed at revolutionising civic participation and engagements in devolved units. This first initiative focuses on civic participation in the implementation of County Development Integrated Plans (CDIPs) in Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni Counties in Kenya. These initiatives, supported...
During the year, Africa’s Voices relentlessly pursued its mission of placing the voices of citizens at the centre of decision making and development. The effects of COVID-19 and climate change were however unrelenting in Kenya, Somalia and other countries where we have worked. The result was that our programmes portfolio reduced during 2022 and so...
In a significant effort to address the pressing challenges of climate change in Ukambani, the Africa’s Voices, in partnership with the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB) has unveiled a pioneering project titled “Public Participation to Support Climate Change Adaptation in SEKEB.” This ambitious initiative aims to foster community engagement and awareness in climate change adaptation...
In recent years, a section of citizens in Kenya have held the view that corruption is getting through the roof and the government is not putting in the efforts required to halt the upsurge of the loss of public resources through dubious means. In a research conducted by Transparency International, the 10th Edition of the...
AVF’s interactive radio and SMS methodology was deployed to gather citizens’ views on Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya A listening group in Kilifi county, Kenya. Credit: Elphas Ngugi/GPSDD. By Samatar Abdi, Project Manager, Africa’s Voices Foundation The global pandemic has reshaped how we interact, making it more difficult than ever to bring people together to share...
