Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has lauded the Democracy Union of Africa
(DUA) Forum 2025 as a crucial platform for advancing democratic
ideals and strengthening value-based governance across the continent.
Speaking after attending the forum in Nairobi, Muturi said the gathering
provides an important opportunity for centre-right political leaders to reflect
on shared principles and chart new pathways for Africa’s democratic future.
The forum is jointly hosted by the Democratic Party (DP)
and the Kenya African National Union (KANU).
“Pleased to join fellow leaders at the 2025 Democracy Union of Africa (DUA)
Forum, jointly hosted by the Democratic Party and KANU here in Nairobi,” Muturi
said in a statement on Tuesday.
“This platform provides an important space for centre-right parties across
the continent to reflect on our shared democratic ideals and chart pathways for
stronger, value-based governance.”
The DUA forum, held under the theme “Navigating Africa’s Strategic Position in a
Multipolar World: Towards Equitable and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships,”
brought together political leaders, policymakers, and scholars from over 25
countries.
The discussions focused on democracy, governance, and the role of Africa’s
centre-right movements in shaping the continent’s future.
On the sidelines of the forum, Muturi met KANU Party Leader Gideon
Moi and Vice President of SME Global, Samuel Awuku.
He described the exchanges as “fruitful conversations” that underscored the
value of continental political cooperation.
The Democracy
Union of Africa (DUA) is an alliance of centre-right political
parties across Africa, affiliated with the International Democrat Union
(IDU).
Its mission is to promote democracy, freedom, and prosperity through shared policy dialogue and party development.
According to KANU, which hosted the 2025 edition in Nairobi, the DUA Forum
is designed to position Africa as an active participant in global governance
rather than a passive recipient of foreign policy agendas.
“We are proud as
KANU to host the 2025 Democracy Union of Africa (DUA) Forum in Nairobi. This is
an opportunity for centre-right political parties to analyse their progress in
the fulfilment of their fundamental values,” Moi said.
The event attracted senior political figures from Kenya and abroad, including
MPs, party officials and democracy advocates.
Sessions explored governance reforms,
youth inclusion in leadership, and the impact of technology and trade on
democratic resilience.
Analysts say the forum’s Nairobi edition comes at a critical moment for
African democracies navigating internal and global pressures, from contested
elections to shifting geopolitical alliances.
Muturi’s remarks echo a growing recognition that governance reform must be
rooted in principles rather than personality politics.
The DUA Secretariat said it will release a joint communiqué
outlining resolutions and shared commitments from the Nairobi meeting.
For Kenya, observers note, hosting the forum further cements its reputation as a hub for continental dialogue and democratic engagement and positions it at the centre of Africa’s evolving governance conversations.
