Kenyans for Change is an idea center, catalyst and national voice for a reform movement that seeks to define and galvanize popular support for a new public philosophy built on progressive ideas and mainstream values.

Through its network of experts, reformers and change agents, Kenyans for change aims to reinvent Government so that it is more responsive, effective and accountable to the tax payers who support it.

Founded in 2008, Kenyans for Change is a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and hold elected officials accountable to the public interest. We have become one of the most active, effective, and respected nonprofit organizations working for Social, economic and political change in Kenya.

Now with over 5,000 members, supporters and change agents within a global network, we remain committed to honest, open and accountable government while encouraging citizen participation in democracy. 

At the center of the movement are three guiding principles:

         Equal Opportunity for All.
 Special Privilege for none.
 Accountability from All.

Our vision is to revive and to restore hope in the Kenyan dream. The Kenyan dream is:

·          A progressive Kenya with sound leadership devoted to the eradication of poverty and illiteracy and promotion of healthcare.

·          A free Kenya where every citizen is entitled to equal opportunity to thrive regardless of gender, religion, age or tribal origin.

·          A united Kenya in which citizens and leaders promote a national identity that encourages informed and active civic participation through collective engagement in social, economic and political empowerment.

·          A cohesive Kenya in which each citizen sees themselves as a part of the whole; committed to community service through charitable work and the true spirit of harambee.

Our mission is to unite all Kenyans, strengthen and promote a national identity, and advocate for a social and political culture that unlocks the potential of our nation and people.  Kenyans for Change will support, enable and empower Kenyans to take ownership of the political process and contribute to progress in their communities.

                                We believe that all men are created equal and for that reason must be guaranteed equal rights. Among these are Freedom, justice, and security.

We believe in a Democratic System that affords equal opportunity to all, special privilege to none and fair representation for every Kenyan regardless of gender, religion, age or tribal origin.

We believe that government programs should be grounded in the values that our founding fathers envisioned: These are work, family, personal responsibility, individual freedom, faith, tolerance, and inclusion.

Unity:                     We believe in a united Kenya. Our conviction in a sense of community based on the belief that we can only achieve our individual goals if we share a commitment to our national destiny. 

Peace:                   We believe in the message of peace and non-violence. The means we use in our cause must be as noble as the end we seek.   

Integrity:               We believe that a nation or people will progress if they conduct themselves with integrity in all affairs.

1. Personal Responsibility: You and I working Together

Each of us has to do our part, sacrifice and come together with the realization that we all have a role to play in the change that we seek. Kenyans for change offers every citizen the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of our society.

2. Accountability: Transparency and Equal Representation

Kenyans for Change will seek to promote policies that demand a new ethic of responsibility within government spending and fiscal accountability.

We will seek to restore the core values of democracy within our political system by reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves public interest, and empowers ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process.

"Umoja ni Nguvu”

Today's political climate demands a citizens lobby that is strongly and effectively engaged, providing a watchful eye and demanding accountability of its leaders. We must be ever vigilant, and able to quickly seize timely opportunities as well as persistently pursue long-term reform efforts.

To fight for the reforms so critical to our democracy, we employ a number of strategies, both internally as well as in coalition with our partners and other stakeholders, including lobbying, public education, grassroots and press outreach at the national, state and local level. We will leverage the power of our change agents and the credibility of the organization to assure that our voices are heard by those in government.

Kenyans for Change is financed, in large part, by the dues and contributions of our individual members belonging to Local Chapters.  Because Kenyans for Change is a Lobbying 501(c) (4) non-profit organization, donations are not tax deductible.

The Kenyans for Change Foundation, our 501(c) (3) affiliate, conducts research, education, and outreach activities and is supported by foundation grants and tax-deductible contributions from individuals and institutions. The combined annual operating budget of Kenyans for Change and the Kenyans for Change Foundation is approximately $1 million.