Action for Community Development Center

Yesterday, we joined Nyandarua residents in Kinangop, Kipipiri, Olkalou, Oljororok and Ndaragwa sub counties for public participation on the Nyandarua County Finance Bill 2025/26 conducted by Nyandarua County Assembly.
We shared our recommendations, mainly emphasizing the need for , including accessible ward-level forums, dissemination of information, and clear feedback on which citizen proposals are adopted or declined.
We also highlighted the importance of fair and reasonable charges, ensuring that proposed fees are , and do not place an undue burden on wananchi, especially low-income households and small businesses. Nyandarua County Government Bajeti Hub Nairobi Eastern Central Regional Budget Hub - NEC Hub

Last week, with the support of CARE and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition through the , ACDC facilitated a Nutrition Budget Making and Civic Engagement workshop for CBOs and Nutrition Champions in Nyandarua County.
Through the workshop, participants strengthened their capacity to analyze nutrition budgets, track resource allocation across the budget cycle and effectively engage in county planning and budgeting processes. They also gained practical skills in advocacy, evidence-based decision-making and meaningful public participation, empowering them to champion increased and accountable investment in nutrition at the community and county levels.

Yesterday, ACDC joined Nyandarua County Government and key stakeholders for a follow-up meeting to review progress on the ongoing development of the Nyandarua County Triple Threat Strategy.
This session provided an opportunity to refine the draft, align on priority areas and strengthen the strategy’s focus on addressing the three interlinked challenges affecting adolescents and young people; new HIV infections, unintended pregnancies and gender-based violence through coordinated, evidence-driven and youth-responsive interventions.
During the meeting, stakeholders reviewed recommendations from the initial drafting session, identified gaps requiring further integration and outlined next steps for finalizing the draft ahead of validation and adoption.
With support from TICAH , ACDC remains committed to supporting this collaborative process and contributing to a strategic framework that will guide more effective, multisectoral action to safeguard the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young people across Nyandarua County.