The Civic Voice Podcast

In this powerful conversation, Shakira Wafula opens up about what it truly means to defend your country, beyond uniforms, ranks, or titles. She reflects on the deep courage required to stand up for justice, protect communities, and champion human rights even when the stakes are high. Shakira shares her personal journey, the moments that shaped her conviction, and the values that drive her unwaveri...

In this powerful episode, Edwin Shamir breaks down the role of youth movements in shaping political change, community action, and public accountability. From grassroots organising to digital mobilisation, Shamir shares lessons from leading youth-driven initiatives and reflects on what it takes to turn passion into tangible impact. If you're interested in civic engagement, policy influence, act...

In this insightful conversation, Sophie Mugure breaks down why youth must be at the decision-making table and how Kenya’s future depends on inclusive, value-driven leadership. From shifting civic spaces to redefining governance, Sophie shares her perspectives on mentorship, accountability, and the power of young people to influence policy and shape national priorities. Whether you’re passionate ab...

In this episode, Joshua Okayo takes us on a deep dive into Youth Movements and the Future of Governance in Kenya, unpacking how young people are challenging traditional power structures, mobilizing for accountability, and reshaping what leadership looks like in a changing democracy. From grassroots activism to digital organizing, Joshua shares inspiring reflections on how this generation is using...

In this engaging and insightful conversation, we speak with Prof. Maria Nzomo, one of Kenya’s trailblazing scholars in international relations and gender politics. A pioneering voice in both academia and policy, Prof. Nzomo reflects on the intersection of gender, governance, and civic resistance in Kenya’s democratic journey. Drawing on her extensive experience in diplomacy, activism, and scholars...

In this thought-provoking exchange, we engage with Prof. Karuti Kanyinga, one of Kenya’s foremost political analysts and scholars of governance, to unpack the country’s ongoing struggle for democratic accountability. With decades of research on Kenya’s political transitions and reform processes, Prof. Kanyinga brings a deep, data-driven perspective to the table. He reflects on the significance of...

In this compelling one-on-one conversation, we sit down with Martha Karua, a prominent figure in Kenya’s second liberation movement, to reflect on the country’s enduring struggle for democratic integrity. Drawing on her frontline role in the fight for multiparty democracy and constitutional reforms in the 1990s, Karua offers powerful insights into the current wave of youth-led activism, particular...

In this engaging one-on-one conversation, we speak with Muthoni Wanyeki about Kenya’s ongoing pursuit of democratic integrity, the national demand for good governance and accountability in the wake of the youth-led (Gen Z) protests of June 2024, and the historical forces that continue to shape the country’s evolving democratic landscape.

In this compelling interview, Atsango Chesoni shares her insights on Kenya’s continuing journey toward democratic reform, the renewed demand for transparency and responsible leadership sparked by the youth-led Gen Z protests of June 2024, and the deeper historical forces that continue to influence the country’s political evolution.

In this engaging one-on-one conversation, we speak with Dr. John Khaminwa, about Kenya’s ongoing quest for democratic integrity, the national call for good governance and accountability following the youth-led (Gen Z) protests of June 2024, and the historical context that continues to shape the country’s evolving democratic landscape.

In this engaging one-on-one conversation, we speak with senior counsel. Gitobu Imanyara about Kenya’s ongoing quest for democratic integrity, the national call for good governance and accountability following the youth-led (Gen Z) protests of June 2024, and the historical context that continues to shape the country’s evolving democratic landscape.

For our inaugural episode, in collaboration with The Elephant and Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, The Civic Voice is honored to feature Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee in the Intergenerational Solidarity Series. In this insightful one-on-one conversation, we engage with Mr. Nowrojee on Kenya’s ongoing pursuit of democratic integrity, the national demand for good governance and accountability following the y...