Nandi County’s Data-Driven Revolution: A Model for Effective Service Delivery
For years, the Open Institute has worked diligently to guide counties towards more effective, data-centred decision-making.…
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CBOs are valuable change agents at the grassroots
Maono Space recognises the value of communities in driving change at the grassroots!
Polly Wachira, Head of Campaigns at Thellesi Trust and a member of our Maono Space, recently featured on Luminate’s “Talk to Me Direct” podcast! She talked about the value of community-based organisations as effective agents of change in rural spaces – and why spaces like Maono are essential in supporting their efforts.
Our Maono Space enables change-makers to work, network, and collaborate towards the sustainable development of their communities.
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A Collaborative Future for Journalism: Unveiling the Media Centre at Maono Space
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Is Your Data at Risk? How Kenya’s Finance Bill Proposes Access to Citizens’ Data
The Finance Bill, 2024 has sparked significant uproar across Kenya, leading to widespread demonstrations and public…
Are Today’s Young People Active Citizens?
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From Child Bride to Changemaker: How one woman’s story ignited a movement
Growing up as a girl here is tough. Right from birth, the path of our lives…
