Evelyn Mkite is a fellow based in Cheptais location in the Mt Elgon region in Bungoma County. Her activism work revolves around fighting against child labour in Cheptais with the intent of keeping children in school.In the Mt Elgon region there has been an upsurge of school dropping-out over the last couple of years.
This is as a result of a number contributing cocktail of factors such as the re-introduction of the ‘Shamba System’, armed conflict in the recent history of the region, poverty and cultural practices.
The Plantation Establishment for Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS), better Read More
In the month of May Kiama Kaara introduced discourse on the concept of the commons. From this interaction the fellows were able to learn that Social Justice advocates for the Common goods of life. The fellows also appreciated the fact that the commons of the world are being unjustly held in the hands of a few at the expense of the many.
Such is the case as exhibited by issues to do with water and housing for instance. Activists and social movements are the agents that challenge the power relations when it comes to access, equity and equality Read More
An interaction with John Njehia, a fellow with the FPAF, will immediately reveal his keen sense of purpose in the work he does – advocacy for the urban poor in the ensuring of security of land tenure and proper housing. His area of focus is largely in Nairobi’s Mathare ‘informal settlement’ schemes. John is an active member of the Muungano Wa Wanavijiji, Federation of Slum Dwellers, movement.
During a visit with John several weeks ago, we had the privilege of better appreciating the movement’s struggles and efforts in pursuing the needs of the urban poor in Mathare. Read More
Can Pigs Talk? This was the question posed to the Fellows by Dr Steve Ouma during the May workshop.
This was rather interesting considering that one of the fellows, Emily Kwamboka, had been part of the protest match that took their grievances to the very doors of parliament.
Emily has been a long time member of the Bunge La Mwananchi, The People’s Parliament. This is a movement that seeks to increase public participation and awareness of issues in the society. This movement was instrumental in the mobilization of the Kenyans that took part in the picketing excercise.
The Fellows Read More