The PAWAPOD

EP 5 - Legal Framework This episode of the Budget Proces series will explore the various laws and mechanisms in place that govern the Countyy Budget Process. PAWA254, with the support of NORAD through URAI Trust Kenya, is implementing a 3 year project titled Rights, Inclusion and Transparency for Accountable Institutions (RITAI ) in Kenya. The project seeks to promote a rights based society by fos...

EP 4 - Citizen Responsibility and Public Participation This episode of the Budget Proces series will explore citizen responsibility and public participation by highlighting how and when citizens are expected to take part in public participation initiatives. PAWA254, with the support of NORAD through URAI Trust Kenya, is implementing a 3 year project titled Rights, Inclusion and Transparency for Ac...

EP 3 - Budget Documents & Timelines Pt. II. This is the second instalment of the two-part episode exploring budget documents, and the various timelines involved in the budget cycle. PAWA254, with the support of NORAD through URAI Trust Kenya, is implementing a 3 year project titled Rights, Inclusion and Transparency for Accountable Institutions (RITAI ) in Kenya. The project seeks to promote a...

EP 2 - Budget Documents & Timelines Pt. I This is the first instalment of a two-part episode that explores budget documents, and the various timelines involved in the overall cycle. PAWA254, with the support of NORAD through URAI Trust Kenya, is implementing a 3 year project titled Rights, Inclusion and Transparency for Accountable Institutions (RITAI ) in Kenya. The project seeks to promote a...

In the first episode of the PAWA254 RITAI Budget Process series, our hosts explore the various components of the County Budget Process, and provide an introduction to the topic. PAWA254 is implementing a three-year project termed as Rights, Inclusion and Transparency for Accountable Institutions (RITAI) . The project seeks to address the various issues facing Kenya’s governance and democratic spac...

Grief can be a difficult journey, but it doesn't have to be a lonely one. We are so grateful to have had the chance to talk with Corine Nabututu about how to navigate the process with grace and understanding. How does grief affect a person mentally? A person might feel or act differently to the usual when they are grieving. They might have difficulty concentrating, withdrawing, they do not get...

It was an eye-opening conversation with Oyoko Odhiambo from the Bipolar Heroes Foundation and a Human Rights Defender. We discussed the complexities of bipolar disorder and how it can manifest in episodes of mood swings. We are grateful for the insight and knowledge shared! Bipolar is a disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs, manic episodes may...

It was an honor to have a conversation with Dr. Chitayi Murabula, President of the Kenya Psychiatric Association. We discussed the various forms of violence faced by people with mental illnesses and mental disorders, and the importance of understanding and providing support to those in need. Such an eye-opening experience!

The proposed 5% taxation on the cosmetic products will increase the cost of doing business for many in this industry which will render very many women and the youth unemployed in the long run, says Annet Nerima from Kenya Human Rights Commission working with the Okoa consortium about the excise duty tax proposed in the finance bill 2023.

"Hitting an industry with a 15% tax is quite a lot. It is a shock to an emerging industry. Listen in for more on what our partner from NTA in the Okoa consortium had to say on the 15% withholding tax proposed in the Finance Bill 2023.

PAWA254 in partnership with Center for Fiscal Affairs and the Okoa Uchumi consortium created a podcast on the Finance Bill 2023, following the National Treasury invite to the public to contribute on the Bill. Mr. Osedo on this episode from Center for Fiscal Affairs, tackles the V.A.T aspect of the Finance Bill of the consortium proposal. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Features Stanley Matano from Siasa Place, discussing art, youth empowerment and advocacy at Siasa Place, the organization He's From

Features Greg Ogola and RanX, a sports coach and videographer respectively. They discuss governance, art and mentorship. 

Features Ubunifu hub, Dj Kelly discusses the founding of Ubunifu Hub along side Lavin Ongili and Kevin Kaito; The issue of Space among artists.

Features Sir Neil, chief inspector emancipation. A Podcaster with a background in law. Conversation is about Feminism, Ideology and violence.

Chelimo Njoroge of FourumCiv reflecting on the events of International Women's Day.

We feature members of Nawiri Ladies CBO from Mukuru Kwa Njenga: Salima, Selina and Irene. They discuss Nawiri, Feminism and economic empowerment for women.

 Papi Odek, Curator of The People Dialogue Festival and Pawa254's Bernard Karathe explore the origins of The People Dialogue Festival and intrigues its structure.

In this episode we feature Marion Ngayi from PAWA254 and Danish Embassy's Joseph Kimani. Their conversation revolves around the power dynamics of the Peoples Dialogue Festival with a brief reflection on tax.

PAWAFUL PEOPLE PODCAST SERIES EPISODE 1  🚨🚨🚨   You don’t want to miss this one! Javan The Poet is our first guest hosted by our champ Bulimu Sagala and the good news is that He is dropping an album this Sunday.  🙆‍♂️  Biz Ni Biz is the first debut album of Javan The Poet and it is a 13-track music and spoken word album mastered and produced by Sanctuary studio in Nairobi. T...

On our last episode of the 16 days of activism series we get to host a Pawaful Heroine, Njeri Migwi.  She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Usikimye, a platforms established to offer refuge for victims and survivors of sexual and gender based violence.  With others, Njeri has put together safe houses that ensure that SGBV victims have a haven against the violations directed at...

Who is Rachael Mwikali? She is a Pan African Feminist, Community Organiser, Gender Justice activist and a Woman Human Right Defender. Born and raised in Mathare slums in Nairobi, Mwikali is a grassroots women rights activist and feminist activist. Mwikali is motivated by the personal struggles she has undergone as a young woman growing up in an informal settlement. Let's get to know more about her...

A human rights defender is a champion of rights. It is you through your daily acts of service, standing for the respect of guaranteed provisions in the constitution and other laws. Ruth Ogolla was inspired to become one in Kayole and started Her journey by joining the Kayole Social Justice Centre, the rest is History. Tune in and find out more.

Maryann Wanjiru is a Woman Right Defender from one of the largest informal settlements in Kenya, Mathare. Get to know how the HRDs work and their contribution towards fighting violence against women and girls. 

In Kenya high levels of violence against women and girls is an ongoing problem that further increased especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. While official data records may be incomplete, there is a clear trend of increased violence against women and girls. According to data from the national gender-based violence hotline 1195 run by Healthcare Assistance Kenya—an NGO that works with survivors o...