Campaign Playbooks
Practical field guides for Kenyan organizers — canvassing, team management, and campaign operations.
Canvassing in the Rift Valley: Field Guide for Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet
The Rift Valley spans multiple distinct communities across a vast geography. Here is how to plan multilingual outreach, respect land-and-settlement sensitivities, and organize fieldwork across its sub-regions.
Canvassing in Nyanza: Field Guide for Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori
Nyanza combines strong Luo cultural identity around Lake Victoria with distinct communities further south. Here is how to organize canvassing around language, fishing-economy rhythms, and local leadership structures.
Canvassing in Western Kenya: Field Guide for Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia
Western Kenya is one of the most densely populated and linguistically diverse regions in the country. Here is how to navigate its Luhya sub-group diversity, cross-border dynamics with Uganda, and agricultural-calendar timing.
Canvassing in the Kenyan Context: Language, Timing, and Local Networks
Door-to-door canvassing works in Kenya—but the playbook looks different here. From multilingual outreach to respecting market-day rhythms, here is how to canvass effectively in the Kenyan context.
Managing a Campaign: Team Structure and Volunteer Coordination
A campaign is too big for one person to run alone. Here is how to build a core team, delegate authority, and keep volunteers coordinated without burning out.
Campaign Finances in Kenya: IEBC Rules and Practical Budgeting
The Election Campaign Financing Act, 2013 is finally being enforced in 2027. Here is what candidates need to know about spending limits, mandatory bank accounts, and the new harambee deadline.
Canvassing on the Coast: Field Guide for Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale
Practical field-operations guidance for the Coastal region: Mijikenda communities, Swahili cultural weight, and the real opportunity in voter registration drives.
Canvassing in Mount Kenya: Field Guide for Central Region
Practical field-operations guidance for the Mount Kenya region: understanding sub-regional variation and avoiding the one-size-fits-all mistake.
Disability-Accessible Canvassing: Best Practices
Practical guidance for canvassing voters with disabilities. Physical access, communication approaches, and how campaigns can help constituents access IEBC provisions.