Putting People First
Education Program
As an organization, we believe that education is the key to unlocking a better future. However, the widespread challenge of limited access to education persists in various parts of the country, with marginalized communities bearing a disproportionate brunt. Their right to education, as outlined in Article 43 (1)(f) of the Constitution, remains far from guaranteed. Through our education program, Hakijamii is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities to claim their economic and social rights through knowledge and advocacy. We equip individuals with tools for legal literacy, policy analysis and community mobilization, thereby enabling them to actively engage in advocating for the right to education. Our mission extends to holding duty bearers accountable and demand a life characterized by dignity and opportunity.
The Education program has achieved significant milestones which include:
- Building capacity within communities by training local members as facilitators and mentors. This capacity-building initiative fosters self-reliance and sustainability.
- Forging impactful partnerships with key stakeholders, including government
agencies and like-minded organizations in promoting accountability on the
development and implementation of education programs at the national and
county level. - Conducting research on the policy and legal frameworks aimed at realizing the
right to free and compulsory basic education in Kenya. The researches form the foundation for informed advocacy and evidence-based interventions. - Budgetary review of county government budgets with a view to monitor and
ensure effective resource allocation to the education sector thereby promoting
transparency and accountability. - Community empowerment through various initiatives geared towards equipping communities with essential information about their Economic, Social and Cultural rights. This is aimed at empowering them to actively engage in advocacy and civic participation for the realization of their right to education.
- Advocating for policy change and systemic reforms, particularly concerning the
impact of privatization of education in Kenya. Addressing these issues at a
systemic level aims at contributing to a more equitable and accessible education system.
Driven by the belief that every story matters, Hakijamii provides a platform for
marginalized voices to be heard and acted upon. By investing in education, we invest in the future of Kenya, one empowered community at a time.
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With a notable background as a Senior Legal Advisor at the Council of Governors, she provided invaluable legal and technical guidance to several committees for six years. Her contributions to various pivotal government Taskforces include involvement in the development of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy, the identification and transfer of assets and liabilities related to devolved functions, and the creation of the National Water and Sanitation Investment and Financing Plan. She has also served as a Board of Director at the Kenya Forest Service.
