Your Voice. Your Seat. Your Power.
Despite Kenya’s constitutional commitments, women and youth remain significantly underrepresented in leadership and governance. This exclusion weakens policy outcomes in health, education, economic development, and social protection.
PALAWAMA’s Women and Youth in Leadership and Governance Program builds the confidence, skills, and networks required for women and youth to meaningfully participate in decision-making spaces.
Core Interventions
| Strategy | Implementation |
| 1. Leadership Academy & Mentorship | Capacity-building workshops on public speaking, leadership ethics, policy analysis, advocacy, and campaign strategy, paired with mentorship from experienced leaders. |
| 2. Civic Education & Social Accountability | Voter education, constitutional literacy, public participation training, and tools for budget tracking and citizen oversight. |
| 3. Policy Advocacy & Representation | Advocacy for gender-responsive budgeting, enforcement of the two-thirds gender rule, and youth inclusion in County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs). |
Program Impact
- Increased representation of women and youth in community and county leadership structures
- Successful integration of gender and youth priorities into county budgets and policies
- A strong pipeline of emerging women and youth leaders prepared for public office
- More informed, active, and accountable citizen participation
Why This Matters
Inclusive governance delivers equitable development. Kenya’s long-term growth depends on leadership that reflects the diversity, needs, and aspirations of its people.
Get Involved
- Mentor: Support emerging women and youth leaders
- Support: Fund leadership academies and civic education campaigns
- Advocate: Stand with us in demanding transparency and accountability
Why Partner with PALAWAMA
- Deep-rooted community presence across Western Kenya
- Survivor-centered, rights-based programming
- Proven impact across nine counties
- Strong partnerships with government and civil society
- Integrated approach linking safety, economic power, and leadership
PALAWAMA is not just changing lives—we are transforming systems, shifting norms, and rewriting futures.
