About Us

At Siasa Place we are committed to helping the youth to be better educated, informed and knowledgeable on issues most affecting them.

Get To Know Us

Siasa Place is a youth-led and youth-focused civic-tech organisation that is building confidence, skills, competencies and institutional structures necessary for meaningful and dignified participation of young people in politics, governance and the civic life. Inspired by the Constitutional promise of the right to public participation, convinced of young people’s interest, potential and capacity to influence decisions that affect them, Siasa Place is leveraging the technology to expand the reach and quality of young peoples’ engagement in the social, economic, civic and political life of their communities.

We pursue our vision of an informed, liberated and engaged people living in dignity within a democratic society through three programme pillars namely Devolution and local accountability; Politics, tech and rights; as well as Youth Employability, skilling and mentorship.

Vision

An informed, liberated and engaged people living in dignity within a democratic society.

Mission

To promote the peoples participation in democratic processes through research, trainings, civic education, networking and strategic partnerships.

Our Values

  • Constitutionalism: We are committed to upholding the constitution and all other laws governing the country.
  • Integrity: we believe in accountability, transparency, and having strong moral principles in all our endeavours.
  • Innovation: We firmly believe in embracing new ideas and technologies that will enhance our brand.
  • Diversity: We believe in inclusivity and upholding the dignity of all people.
  • Patriotism: Love for country and vigorous support for its prosperity is our motivation.
  • Trust: We believe in building confidence in our institution by being reliable, accurate, and truthful at all times.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

 
1. Strengthened Civic Engagement and Local Accountability
Siasa Place successfully built the capacity of over 10 county-based youth organizations and trained more than 60 ward-based committee members in advocacy, petition drafting, and budget tracking. This led to the drafting and submission of 15 petitions and resulted in tangible outcomes such as:
  • Garbage collection systems being initiated in Homa Bay.
  • Renovation of school toilets in Kakamega.
  •  Resolution of sewage and health facility issues in Busia and Kericho.
2. Digital advocacy campaigns reaching an audience of  over 850K 
The #MsomiMnyonge campaign, focused on exposing education-related injustices, reached over 220,000 individuals by June 2024. Broader digital initiatives (videos, trackers, online discussions) reached a combined 631,000+ views and engagements, significantly amplifying youth voices on governance, education, cost of living, and service delivery.
 
3. Improved government responsiveness through youth-led advocacy
Sustained youth-led advocacy through community barazas, stakeholder forums, and direct petitions led to multiple wins:
  • Construction of classrooms and toilets in Kakamega and Homa Bay.
  • Completion of ECDE schools.
  • Renovation of public hospitals and water infrastructure.
  • Youth-driven tracking of government digital service promises, with 90% verification on e-citizen targets.
4. Institutional capacity development for local CBOs
Seven grassroots youth organizations (e.g., Ajenda Kenya, Dak Achana, Voice of Justice) were mentored to:
  • Open offices.
  • Register legally.
  • Secure additional donor funding.
  • Build functional finance, HR, and communication systems.
As a result, these organizations independently implemented advocacy actions and built strong relationships with local governments and communities.
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