Uasin Gishu University and College Students Trained on Governance and Accountability
Organisers say participation in elections is an important part of civic engagement, particularly as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.
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By Kevin Chesum
ELDORET, UASIN GISHU
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
University and college students in Uasin Gishu County are being trained on governance, transparency and accountability under a programme aimed at strengthening youth participation in the fight against corruption.
The training is being conducted under the TUNU programme, popularly known as “Tupigane na Ufisadi,” and is being spearheaded by the Uasin Gishu Journalists Association.
The programme is being implemented at three institutions in the county, namely Moi University, the University of Eldoret and Eldoret National Polytechnic.
The initiative seeks to equip students with knowledge of good governance and help them understand their role in promoting transparency and demanding accountability from leaders in both public institutions and their communities.
Through training sessions, discussions and civic engagement activities, students are being encouraged to take a more active role in matters of public accountability and integrity.
The programme also focuses on helping young people understand how corruption affects public service delivery and development, while encouraging them to use available civic and democratic channels to demand responsible leadership.
Students have further been encouraged to exercise their constitutional right to participate in elections and make informed choices when selecting their representatives.
Organisers say participation in elections is an important part of civic engagement, particularly as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.
The training is funded by the European Union in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Transparency International and the Institute of Social Accountability.
The partners are supporting efforts to strengthen public awareness and participation in governance, with young people identified as an important group in efforts to promote accountability and integrity.
In Uasin Gishu, the programme is targeting students in institutions of higher learning, giving them an opportunity to discuss governance issues affecting their institutions and wider communities.
Participants are being encouraged to understand their civic rights and responsibilities, question decisions that affect them and use lawful channels to raise concerns over issues of public interest.
The organisers also hope the training will encourage students to carry the message of accountability beyond the institutions where the sessions are being held.
With young people forming a significant part of Kenya’s electorate, the organisers say informed civic participation will be important as the country approaches the 2027 elections.
The programme therefore seeks to move students beyond simply understanding corruption and governance challenges to becoming active participants in promoting transparency, integrity and accountable leadership.
The training comes at a time when national attention is increasingly focused on the role of young people in governance and democratic participation.
Students in Uasin Gishu are expected to continue engaging in discussions on accountability, transparency, elections and responsible leadership as part of the programme.
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