Event Schedule

Conference Schedule

Join us for two intensive days of learning, networking, and collaboration to strengthen electoral accountability and democratic participation.

Dates

November 12-13, 2025

Venue

Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha

Duration

2 Full Days

Day 1 - November 12, 2025

Foundation day focusing on electoral accountability challenges and digital democracy

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Registration & Welcome

Participant check-in, welcome materials, and networking breakfast

9:00 - 9:30 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address and conference overview

Speakers:

Conference Chair
WAJIBU Director
Guest of Honor
9:30 - 10:30 AM

Keynote Address

Electoral Accountability in the Digital Age

Setting the stage for digital democracy and electoral integrity

Speaker: Dr. Amina Hassan

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Panel Discussion 1

Strengthening Electoral Accountability

Enhancing transparency and fairness in electoral processes

Panelists:

Hon. Sarah Mwangi
Prof. James Odhiambo
Ms. Grace Kitema
Dr. Michael Temba
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

Networking lunch and cultural presentations

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Interactive Workshop A

Youth Engagement in Electoral Processes

Practical strategies for increasing youth participation

Facilitator: Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Panel Discussion 2

Digital Democracy and Social Media

Impact of digital platforms on electoral mobilization

Panelists:

Dr. Ahmed Kone
Ms. Linda Ochieng
Prof. David Mwamba
Mr. John Kisaka
5:00 - 6:00 PM

Day 1 Wrap-up & Networking

Summary of key insights and networking session

Day 2 - November 13, 2025

Solutions day focusing on reforms, collaboration, and policy development

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Day 2 Registration

Late registration and materials distribution

9:00 - 9:30 AM

Day 2 Opening

Day 1 recap and Day 2 preview

Speakers:

Conference Chair
9:30 - 10:30 AM

Keynote Address

Regional Collaboration for Electoral Integrity

Building strategic alliances across Africa

Speaker: Hon. Dr. Elizabeth Mbeki

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Interactive Workshop B

Independent Electoral Bodies

Strengthening institutional frameworks

Facilitator: Prof. Robert Makacha

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

Networking lunch and partner exhibitions

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Panel Discussion 3

Strategic Electoral Reforms

Policy recommendations for electoral integrity

Panelists:

Dr. Mercy Wanjiku
Mr. Hassan Ali
Prof. Joyce Laboso
Dr. Peter Maganga
3:00 - 3:30 PM

Coffee Break

Final networking opportunity

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Policy Recommendations Session

Actionable Policy Development

Collaborative development of conference recommendations

Facilitator: Conference Organizing Committee

4:30 - 5:30 PM

Closing Ceremony

Conference summary, recommendations, and next steps

Speakers:

Conference Chair
WAJIBU Director
Partner Representatives

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