The Future of Devolution is Citizen-Led
Citizens in Kilifi met with their Governor and his cabinet to present their needs – with…
Fostering open, informed communities where citizens actively engage with transparent governments for sustainable development.
Kilifi is setting a new standard for citizen-led governance.
On October 1st 2025, Kilifi’s Governor Mung’aro and his cabinet met young people from Kilifi at the Maono Space, bringing their voices and data to the table. Using project dashboards and community feedback, young people presented what had been completed, what remained stalled, and what they wanted prioritised in their wards.
It was social accountability in action; a rare moment where government leaders listened, took notes, and responded directly to citizen data and priorities.
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