Kikasha

Kikasha (from the Swahili word meaning “inbox”) is a non-governmental civic engagement platform designed to help citizens discuss public issues, share opinions, and engage with public representatives in a digital space.

Kikasha does not provide official government services and does not issue authoritative government information. All information shared on the platform is either user-generated or publicly available information sourced from official government websites.

Users are strongly encouraged to verify all information independently using official government sources.

Government Information Sources

Where public government information is referenced, users can verify details using official sources such as:

Kenya National Government Portal: https://www.mygov.go.ke

Parliament of Kenya: https://www.parliament.go.ke

National Treasury & Planning (Kenya): https://www.treasury.go.ke

Kenya Gazette: https://new.kenyalaw.org/gazettes

County Governments (Kenya): https://www.cog.go.ke

Kikasha does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any government-related information displayed in the app.

Key Features

Tracker
Allows users to share observations and opinions about the status of public projects (e.g., not started, ongoing, stalled, completed). These updates are community reports, not official confirmations.

Reps
Enables citizens to express opinions and rate performance of elected representatives and public officials based on personal experience and public perception.

Audit (Community Reports)
Provides a space for users to share concerns or observations regarding public officials’ lifestyles or wealth. Content reflects user opinions and reports, not legal findings or official investigations.

Assemblies
A digital discussion space where users can hold public or private conversations about issues of public interest.

Tags (Digital Pigeonholes)
Allows users to send messages (text, images, or video) directed at specific public offices or departments for discussion purposes only.

Ratings & Polls
Community-based ratings and opinion polls used to capture public sentiment, not official assessments.

Petitions
Users may create petitions to express collective concerns or requests. Kikasha does not submit petitions on behalf of users to any government authority.

Forums
Discussion groups for communities to engage on shared civic topics.

Anonymity
Users may choose to post anonymously. Kikasha encourages responsible use and adherence to its Terms of Use.

Important Notes

- Kikasha is independent and non-governmental

- Kikasha does not replace official government platforms

- Kikasha does not verify or certify government data

- All content should be cross-checked with official sources

- User-generated content reflects personal views and experiences