The PAWAPOD
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
RITAI: The Budget Proces Series | EP 5 - Legal Framework
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 5 - Legal Framework This episode of the Budget Proces series will explore the various laws and mechanisms in place that govern the Countyy Budget P...
RITAI: The Budget Proces Series | EP 4 - Citizen Responsibility & Public Participation
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 4 - Citizen Responsibility and Public Participation This episode of the Budget Proces series will explore citizen responsibility and public partici...
RITAI: The Budget Proces Series | EP 3 - Budget Documents & Timelines Pt. II
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 3 - Budget Documents & Timelines Pt. II. This is the second instalment of the two-part episode exploring budget documents, and the various time...
RITAI: The Budget Proces Series | EP 2 - Budget Documents & Timelines Pt. I
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 2 - Budget Documents & Timelines Pt. I This is the first instalment of a two-part episode that explores budget documents, and the various timel...
RITAI: The Budget Proces Series | EP 1 - Introduction To The Budget Process
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the PAWA254 RITAI Budget Process series, our hosts explore the various components of the County Budget Process, and provide an...
Mental Health SERIES - EP3 | GRIEF
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief can be a difficult journey, but it doesn't have to be a lonely one. We are so grateful to have had the chance to talk with Corine Nabututu a...
Mental Health SERIES - EP2 | COMPLEXITIES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was an eye-opening conversation with Oyoko Odhiambo from the Bipolar Heroes Foundation and a Human Rights Defender. We discussed the complexities o...
Mental Health SERIES - EP 1 | MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was an honor to have a conversation with Dr. Chitayi Murabula, President of the Kenya Psychiatric Association. We discussed the various forms of vi...
Finance Bill 2023 podcast SERIES - EP 3 | EXCISE DUTY (KHRC)
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The proposed 5% taxation on the cosmetic products will increase the cost of doing business for many in this industry which will render very many women...
Finance Bill 2023 podcast SERIES - EP 2 | INCOME TAX (NTA)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Hitting an industry with a 15% tax is quite a lot. It is a shock to an emerging industry. Listen in for more on what our partner from NTA in the...
Finance Bill 2023 Podcast SERIES- EP 1 |V.A.T (CFA)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PAWA254 in partnership with Center for Fiscal Affairs and the Okoa Uchumi consortium created a podcast on the Finance Bill 2023, following the Nationa...
Art, youth empowerment and advocacy - EP 8 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Features Stanley Matano from Siasa Place, discussing art, youth empowerment and advocacy at Siasa Place, the organization He's From
Governance, art and mentorship - EP 7 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Features Greg Ogola and RanX, a sports coach and videographer respectively. They discuss governance, art and mentorship.
The issue of Space among artists - EP 6 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Features Ubunifu hub, Dj Kelly discusses the founding of Ubunifu Hub along side Lavin Ongili and Kevin Kaito; The issue of Space among artists.
Feminism, Ideology and violence - EP 5 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Features Sir Neil, chief inspector emancipation. A Podcaster with a background in law. Conversation is about Feminism, Ideology and violence.
International Women's Day- EP 4 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chelimo Njoroge of FourumCiv reflecting on the events of International Women's Day.
Feminism and economic empowerment for women- EP 3 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We feature members of Nawiri Ladies CBO from Mukuru Kwa Njenga: Salima, Selina and Irene. They discuss Nawiri, Feminism and economic empowerment for w...
The origins of The People Dialogue Festival - EP 2 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Papi Odek, Curator of The People Dialogue Festival and Pawa254's Bernard Karathe explore the origins of The People Dialogue Festival and intrigu...
The power dynamics of The People Dialogue Festival - EP 1 | PEOPLE DIALOGUE SERIES
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we feature Marion Ngayi from PAWA254 and Danish Embassy's Joseph Kimani. Their conversation revolves around the power dynamics of the ...
JAVAN THE POET - EP 1 | PAWAFUL PEOPLE SERIES
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PAWAFUL PEOPLE PODCAST SERIES EPISODE 1 🚨🚨🚨 You don’t want to miss this one! Javan The Poet is our first guest hosted by our c...
NJERI MIGWI - EP 5 | 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On our last episode of the 16 days of activism series we get to host a Pawaful Heroine, Njeri Migwi. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Directo...
RACHAEL MWIKALI - EP 4 | 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Rachael Mwikali? She is a Pan African Feminist, Community Organiser, Gender Justice activist and a Woman Human Right Defender. Born and raised ...
RUTH OGOLLA - EP 3 | 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A human rights defender is a champion of rights. It is you through your daily acts of service, standing for the respect of guaranteed provisions in th...
MARYANN WANJIRU - EP 2 | 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maryann Wanjiru is a Woman Right Defender from one of the largest informal settlements in Kenya, Mathare. Get to know how the HRDs work and their cont...
WAMBUI OKELLO - EP 1 | 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Kenya high levels of violence against women and girls is an ongoing problem that further increased especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. While o...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES|ROBIN KARANI| EP 10
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On our last episode of Mjue Kiongozi Wako, we get to know Robin Karani, Zimmerman MCA aspirant. He is interestingly a lawyer, has a wide understanding...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| LOISE WAMBUI | EP 9
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Loise Wambui has been residing in Viwandani Ward for a while. She has seen and experienced all that comes with life from this ward, which in her...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| JOHN MUSILA | EP 8
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Musila, a young man vying for Lindi Ward MCA seat in Kibera is one of the several guest we have featured on our series (Mjue Kiongozi Wako) that ...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| ANTONY KIMANI| EP 7 PART 2
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get to know what Antony Kimani has in store for Kiamaiko citizen if voted into office and how he plans to be held accountable by them on this se...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| ANTONY KIMANI| EP 7 PART 1
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Kimani is determined to represent Kiamaiko Ward, having been a community leader and mobilizer. He believes he is young at heart and is ready t...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| TASLINE OTIENO| EP 6 PART 2
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the second part of Episode 6, we hear out Tasline's plan for her Ward. She purposes to improve Health and sanitation, Help reduce teen pregnancies ...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| TASLINE OTIENO| EP 6 PART 1
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tasline Otieno is aspiring to be the next Kwabwai Ward MCA in Homabay County, Why? Because she believes in alternative leadership that is value based,...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES|DANIEL MALA 'HABIB OMAR'| EP 5 PART 2
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On part 2 of episode 5, Daniel Mala goes through his manifesto and explains how good leadership through proper representation translates to good gover...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| DANIEL MALA OTHIAMBO 'HABIB OMAR' | EP 5 PART 1
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He goes by two names Daniel Mala aka 'Habib Omar', aspiring MCA Kariobangi North. Daniel Omar wears various hats in his community. He is a mentor, com...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| NDUNGI GITHUKU| EP 4 PART 2
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our conversation with Ndungi Githuku, continues with him explaining to us the roles of the MCA. That is representation, oversight and legisl...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| NDUNGI GITHUKU| EP 4 PART 1
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get to know Ndungi Githuku, aspiring MCA Kabete 2022. He has been in the Human Rights struggle for the longest time, both as an activist and an ...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| AISHA IBRAHIM| EP 3 PART 2
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aisha Ibrahim is big on youth empowerment and intends to nurture talents and skills of the young people in Makina. She also plans to promote financial...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| AISHA IBRAHIM| EP 3 PART 1
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Citizens wanafaa kuchanuana kwa base especially mayouth, Kula kwa..Kura kwa...' Quotes Aisha Ibrahim, a young MCA aspirant for Makina Ward in Kibera....
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| FAITH KASINA| EP 2 PART 2
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Public participation is a key area Faith is focusing on in her Manifesto, 'Young people need to take part in public participate in order to ensure the...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| FAITH KASINA| EP 2 PART 1
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Faith Kasina is an aspiring MCA for Matopeni Spring Valley Ward in Kayole. She believes in transformative leadership and in public participation as it...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES| HAJI NZIBO| EP 1 PART 2
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The discussion between aspiring MCA candidate-Haji Nzibo, Kilimani Ward continues. He gives us a glimpse of his vision for Kilimani Ward as per ...
MJUE KIONGOZI WAKO SERIES | HAJI NZIBO - EP 1 PART 1
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mjue Kiongozi Wako is an online advocacy platform that PAWA254 seeks to empower the general public by offering the general public a front seat view to...
Art Continues Series Episode 8: Art And COVID 19, Re-imagining The Future
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic proved it difficult to carry out our usual '"businesses of the day. The social distancing and lockdowns put in place as regulati...
Art Continues Episode 7: Policies guiding the creative sector in Kenya, gaps and areas of advocacy.
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Arts and culture have always been seen as hobbies in Kenya, which has led to gaps in policy dynamics and fragmentation in the sector" Are their actua...
Art Continues Series Episode 6 : Intellectual Property Rights, Copyrights, Contracts and Non Disclosure Agreements.
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"What parts of the Copyright Act are most important to an artist who wants to protect and create profit from their work?" Get this information from th...
Art Continues Series Episode 5: Status of the Creative Economy/Sector in Kenya, Gaps and Way Forward.
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We have a national problem in investing in the creative industry in Kenya, it is among the least resourced sectors in the country." Follow the ...
Art Continues Series Episode 4: The Role of Arts And Artists In Elections
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Art contributes to politics in different areas and ways such as critical thinking, aesthetic, directing societies, providing peace and order. In this ...
Art Continues Series Episode 3: Election Amendment Bill 2021
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does the Elections Amendment Act 2021 mean to the common mwananchi? What role do citizens play in contributing to the bill and how will this affe...
Art Continues Series Episode 2: The Role of Elected Leaders at the County and National Government
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Constitution of Kenya (Art 260) defines “State”, as the collectivity of offices, organs and other entities comprising the government of the Re...
Art Continues Series Episode 1: Youth and Elections
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 being an election year, PAWA 254 will focus on creating awareness on topical issues on elections with an aim of advocating for informed citizen p...
MASHUJAA SPECIAL: The PAWA Podcast : HEROISM & COURAGE SERIES
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Mashujaa Day! Who are Heroines? Who are Heroes? On this Mashujaa Day, The PAWA Podcast brings to you a special episode, featuring ...
HEROISM & COURAGE SERIES EP 5: Pawa Podcast Talks to former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga (PART 1)
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to yet another episode of the Heroism & Courage Podcast! The Kenyan youth are tired of the politicians' games, so it gets more serious:&nb...
Pawa Podcast: Heroism & Courage Series Episode 4
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Venton Sharkhil to dissect matters Social Justice, Development and Constitutionalism What is the take o...
Heroism & Courage Episode 3
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Faith Gatwiri to talk about young motherhood, young women in business, and political participation for t...
Pawa Podcast EP 02
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 2 of the PAWA Podcast: Heroism & Courage series. We are joined by Angela Mumbua, to help us unpack some of the issues th...
THE PAWA PODCAST: HEROISM & COURAGE SERIES EP 1 (INTRO)
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Heroism and Courage Project offers the youth opportunities to learn, question, debate, deliberate and express themselves on and about their lives,...