Transparency International Kenya — anti-corruption organization that monitors public financial management and political violence, active in 2026 governance advocacy.
… On August 10, Transparency International Kenya Executive Director Sheila Masinde called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct a comprehensive audit of the national voter register and remove the names of deceased voters ahead of the 2027 General …
… Sunkuli also acknowledged the support of Transparency International Kenya in advancing electoral reforms, noting that the organization has played a key role in promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in Kenya’s democratic processes. …
Graft in major public projects continues to cost taxpayers billions. [File, Standard] Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects, according to a Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) report. …
Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects, according to a Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) report. …
… According to Transparency International Kenya, one suspect arrested at the scene allegedly told investigators that he had been sent by a government official. …
Civil society condemns violent disruption of budget forum
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… representatives from civil society, faith-based organizations, the private sector and members of the public to discuss the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 national budget presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. ‘State-hired goons’ According to Transparency International Kenya …
… According to Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya), a group of individuals described as “state-hired goons” stormed the forum while participants were assessing how well the budget addressed citizen concerns. …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 16 – Transparency International Kenya and the National Integrity Alliance have expressed deep concern and disappointment following the decision by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on May 15, to uphold a plea bargain agreement between the Office of the Directo …
… itate public hearings and participation in reviewing the report and bar any new IMF-supported lending programme until the report is disclosed and debated The petition has been endorsed by a broad coalition of civil society organisations, including Transparency International Kenya …
… The Bribery Index 2025 by Transparency International Kenya reveals that 25 per cent of citizens who dealt with public institutions faced bribery situations, and 23 per cent dealt with direct or anticipated demands for payment. …
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar sparked debate over electoral integrity by suggesting during a political rally in Mombasa that fingerprints of deceased people should be collected before burial and used to cast votes in President Ruto's favour. Omar made the remarks while officially declaring his candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat.
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar sparked debate over electoral integrity by suggesting during a political rally in Mombasa that fingerprints of deceased people should be collected before burial and used to cast votes in President Ruto's favour. Omar made the remarks while officially declaring his candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has renewed its commitment to implementing election campaign financing regulations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Acting CEO Obadiah Sunkuli stating the commission is determined to operationalize a legal framework that has faced repeated delays since the enactment of the Election Campaign Financing Act, 2013. The IEBC is conducting nationwide public participation to gather views on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026.
According to a Transparency International Kenya report, Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects.
According to a Transparency International Kenya report, Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects, driven by systemic weaknesses including political patronage, weak oversight, foreign contractor dominance, and compromised institutions.
CCTV footage from All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi shows what appears to be a coordinated operation that disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum attended by lawyers, clergy, and civil society activists. The attack unfolded in two phases—first via motorcycles and later on foot—forcing participants to flee and raising questions about political violence and state accountability.
The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.
Civil society organizations have condemned a violent disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum in Nairobi that was discussing the government's 2026/27 budget. According to Transparency International Kenya, individuals described as "state-hired goons" stormed the meeting at All Saints Cathedral, with one assailant allegedly arrested claiming to have been sent by a government official, and the incident resulted in theft of valuables.
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court upheld a plea bargain agreement between prosecutors and former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and co-accused persons in a Sh73.4 million corruption case. Transparency International Kenya and the National Integrity Alliance expressed deep concern, arguing the ruling undermines accountability and public confidence in the justice system.
Civil society groups led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and Okoa Uchumi campaign have petitioned Parliament to compel the government to publicly release the International Monetary Fund Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report for Kenya within 30 days. The groups argue the report, which examines systemic governance weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities, is of significant public interest as Kenyans face rising taxes and concerns over public debt management.
Kenya's public services have implemented reforms like e-Citizen and Huduma Centres to improve accessibility, but frustration persists due to gaps between stated intentions and actual citizen experience. The article argues that while many governments are improving service delivery, the public sector continues to lag behind private sector standards for speed and responsiveness.