Uasin Gishu CSOs and Governor Bii Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Advocacy and Drive Development

Uasin Gishu county Civil Society Network Tuesday held a pivotal closed-door meeting with Governor Jonathan Bii to discuss a range of critical issues, including the formulation of advocacy strategies in the sectors of water, environment, youth, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

The meeting sought to explore ways to integrate the advocacy efforts of CSOs into the county’s development framework, aligning their goals with Governor Biï’s ten-pillar agenda for Uasin Gishu’s progress.

Corruption is Fueling a Global Debt Crisis.

Washington, D.C. – Investors, World Bank and IMF leadership and other stakeholders convene this

week in Washington, D.C. for the Annual Meetings of the world’s two largest multilateral international

financial institutions. The meetings are being held at a time of unprecedented global debt that is

undermining progress toward sustainable economies, especially in low- and moderate-income (“LMI”)

countries in the global south.

Stop the Torture, Abductions, and Arrests of Social Accountability Champions.

Bruce John Chawa, a young man, dared to speak out against the governance of Mombasa County
led by Mombasa Governor online. For this, he was allegedly abducted, tortured, and gang raped in
the most horrific way. His humiliation was threatened to be shared on social media as a warning to
others who dare to challenge power. What kind of society tolerates such savage repression? These
actions by authorities are a blatant disregard for the constitution and the rule of law.