Citizents participation in local affairs 

Public Participation

The Rural Development Community recognises that effective local governance is built on the foundation of active Public Participation. By involving  Citizens in decision-making processes, communities can address local challenges more effectively, ensuring that the needs and priorities of the people are met. Public participation fosters trust, encourages transparency, and empowers individuals to collaborate in shaping their communities. For rural areas, where unique challenges often arise, this inclusive approach is essential to creating sustainable, well-informed policies that promote growth and development. Together, through shared responsibility and open dialogue, we can build stronger, more resilient communities in Siaya County. 

Rudeco Resource Centre

The Rural Development Community Resource Center play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of citizens in underserved and remote areas. These centers act as hubs for education, skill development, and access to vital resources and information. This is very similar to our situation in Siaya. By bridging the gap between rural communities and essential services, they empower individuals to improve their livelihoods, enhance their knowledge, and foster sustainable development. The center offer programs on agriculture, technology, health, and entrepreneurship, enabling citizens to embrace opportunities that were once out of reach. Moreover, they promote community engagement by providing a shared space for collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring that rural areas are not left behind in progress. The presence of such centers contributes significantly to reducing inequalities, fostering economic growth, and improving overall quality of life for rural citizens, making them an indispensable part of community development efforts.

 

Rudeco strives to offer the best platform for the citizen's participation in decision-making processes within their respective areas. So, we promote  the open government principles: transparency, responsibility, accountability, participation, and responsiveness to the needs of the people.

Rural Development Community Board

 

Meet our Board

The Rural Development Community Board of Directors plays a vital role in fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life in rural areas. Committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities, the board provides strategic leadership, oversight, and support for programs aimed at economic development, infrastructure improvement, education, and health services. Comprised of dedicated professionals and community leaders, the board works collaboratively to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and long-term positive impact. By prioritizing local needs and empowering residents, the Rural Development Community Board of Directors is at the forefront of creating thriving, resilient rural communities in the greater Ugenya in Siaya County.

Rural Development Community Program Team

ODuor Osiagoh

Emma Thompson

Program Officer

Mr. ODuor Osiagoh is the Director of Rural Development Community. Mr. Osiagoh is a ferment Development Policy Student  with  nuanced attentinon on the interplay between regional policy responses in addressing Socio-economic, Humanitarian and Security exigencies in development. He brings consultant level experience in programme development— Theory and Practice. Mr. Osiagoh holds multiple multidisciplinary research degrees: Regional Studies—Mena-- from the University of Southern Denmark at Odense, a postgraduate degree in International Security & Law and a further advanced training in Project Management from the Denmark  Technical University— DTU @Lyngby. 

 

Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

Mr. Boniface Onyango Okumu is a peace practitioner and a passionate environmentalist. He holds a Masters degree in Peace Studies & International Relations (Catholic University of Eastern Africa), Bachelors Degree in Philosophy (University of Zimbabwe), an advanced Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (Tangaza University). He strives to ensure that communities utilize the available natural resources in a sustainable manner, as a way of promoting peace, social cohesion and development. Boniface is currently pursuing a Post-Graduate Diploma in Peace & Conflict Studies at Makerere University. His areas of interest include: climate action, democracy, governance, conflict transformation and peacebuilding.