A WEEK IN THE NAME OF DEMOCRACY
ForumCiv and Wajibu Wetu Programme partners PAWA254, Siasa Place, Buni Media, and African Uncensored, will jointly commemorate the Democracy week with a series of week-long activities on Monday 14th September to Friday 18th with both virtual and live events at the Mageuzi Theatre at PAWA 254.
The events will focus on the crucial question of people’s role in democracy, amid widespread evidence of public disillusionment with the political class and governments of the day.
The event brings together a vibrant mix of civil society practitioners, young and emerging activists, as well as influential policy practitioners. The interactive format allows participants to exchange views on this important issue and reflecting people, power, and change.
The programme is in East Africa Time (UTC +3).
Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #DefendingDemocracy!
14th September
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Brief interview with ForumCiv's Secretary-General Anna Stenvinkel on the place of civil society in the 21st Century drive for democracy. Followed by a panel discussion.
Moderator:
Catherine Khamali
Panelists:
George Gachara, HEVA Fund
Caren Wakoli, Emerging Leaders Foundation
Ognjen Radonjic, ForumCiv
Bishop John Mambo, Zambia
16th September
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Dr Stella Nyanzi is a medical anthropologist and a political activist who campaigns for women and girls rights, as well as the rights of LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual and queer) people. She is most known for her outspoken criticism of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who has led a dictatorship for more than 30 years. This led to her subsequent imprisonment in 2017 and has brought issues of freedom of speech and political oppression to the surface in Uganda.
Moderators:
Njoki Ngumi and Racheal Mwikali
2.00pm – 4.00 pm
Moderator:
Danish Odongo
Panelists:
Millie Odhiambo, MP Kenya
Dr. Stella Nyanzi, Activist Uganda
Dr. Olunga Owuor, Academia – Kenya
Hon. Patricia Mutheu, MCA Kenya
18th September
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
A panel discussion together with representatives from the media and civil society.
Moderator:
Kiama Mutemi
Panellists:
Njoki Gachanja, Githurai Social Justice Centre
Gado, Buni Media
Nerima Wako, Siasa Place
George Kegoro, Kenya Human Rights Commission
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