Report highlights artivism’s growing role in Kenya’s social and political change
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 6 - PAWA254 has launched a new research report examining how artivism is shaping Kenya’s socio-economic and political development, Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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A new research report launched by PAWA254 in Nairobi, Kenya, highlights the increasing influence of artivism in shaping the nation's socio-economic and political development, demonstrating how creative expression drives civic engagement and governance.
- The report, titled The Role of Artivism in Advancing Socio-Economic and Political Development in Kenya, shows artivism's role in amplifying marginalized voices and engaging communities.
- Njeri Mwangi, Executive Director of PAWA254, emphasized that creativity should be recognized as a form of civic power, reaching communities often untouched by formal processes.
- Recommendations include integrating artivism into development plans, strengthening legal protections for creatives, and developing sustainable financing for the sector.
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