The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called on Kenyans to embrace active citizenship, unity, and accountability as the country begins preparations for the August 2027 General Elections.
Speaking during the launch of the Mimi ni Mkenya initiative, Ingonga said the programme comes at the right time, offering a platform to promote civic awareness, peaceful engagement, and respect for the law. He stressed that a strong democracy depends on the involvement of its people, noting that “Democracy is not a spectator sport. It requires participation, vigilance, and responsibility.”
Ingonga pointed out that the goals of the Mimi ni Mkenya campaign are in line with the Constitution, including Article 10 on national values, Article 38 on political rights, and Article 81 on free and fair elections. He said these principles must be upheld at all times, not just during the voting period, to protect the credibility of the electoral process.
He described the initiative as an important tool for raising awareness among citizens and encouraging responsible participation in national affairs.
“Democracy is not a spectator sport. It requires participation, vigilance, and responsibility,” he said, urging Kenyans to take part in the “Each One Teach One” approach by spreading awareness, promoting peace, and standing for truth and lawful conduct.
The DPP linked the programme to ongoing voter registration efforts such as the Tuko Kadi Movement, saying that mobilising voters must go hand in hand with proper civic education to ensure informed participation.
He also called for stronger cooperation among key players, including government institutions, media houses, civil society groups, and development partners, to support public awareness, early warning systems, and accountability during the electoral period.
“The Mimi ni Mkenya initiative is more than a campaign, it is a clarion call to choose unity over division, truth over misinformation, and justice over impunity,” he said, adding, “Let each one of us rise to that call.”
Through the initiative, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions aims to build a more people-focused approach to its work, going beyond enforcement to include prevention, partnerships, and engagement with the public.
Ingonga said this approach will help ensure that electoral justice is upheld not only by institutions but also by citizens, as the country moves closer to the 2027 polls.