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Transparency International Kenya

Transparency International Kenya — anti-corruption organization that monitors public financial management and political violence, active in 2026 governance advocacy.

2026-05-062026-09-13

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    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

    Storm as UDA’s Hassan Omar suggests using dead voters' fingerprints for Ruto’s 2027 re-election
  3. July 2026
  4. Capital News

    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.

    IEBC Pushes to Enforce Campaign Financing Rules Ahead of 2027 General Election
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    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.

    Report: Kenya loses Sh600b annually to graft in mega projects
  7. The Standard

    Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects, according to a Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) report.

    How Kenya loses Sh600b annually to graft in mega projects
  8. Capital News

    According to Transparency International Kenya, one suspect arrested at the scene allegedly told investigators that he had been sent by a government official.

    CCTV shows coordinated attack on All Saints Cathedral budget forum
  9. Civil society condemns violent disruption of budget forum

    1. Capital News

      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

      LSK vows ‘bulldog tenacity’ against sponsors of goons following All Siants chaos
    2. Capital News

      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.

      Civil Society Groups Condemn Disruption of Budget Forum, Vow to Keep Scrutinizing Government Spending
  10. May 2026
  11. Capital News

    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

    TI-Kenya Condemns Court Decision Upholding Obado Plea Bargain in Sh73.4mn Graft Case
  12. Capital News

    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

    Civil groups demand release of IMF governance report in Kenya within 30 days
  13. The Standard

    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.

    Why public sector must move beyond intent to deliver better services

Yesterday

  1. UDA official suggests using dead voters' fingerprints in 2027 election

    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.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. IEBC moves to enforce campaign financing rules before 2027 election

    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.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kenya loses over 600 billion shillings to graft annually

    According to a Transparency International Kenya report, Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion to stalled and mismanaged public infrastructure projects.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Kenya loses Sh600b to corruption in 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.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. CCTV captures coordinated attack on cathedral budget forum

    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.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 13 June

  1. LSK vows to pursue sponsors of political violence with 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.

    13 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 12 June

  1. Civil society condemns violent disruption of budget forum

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 16 May

  1. Court upholds Obado plea bargain in Sh73.4mn graft case

    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.

    16 May 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Civil groups demand IMF governance report release within 30 days

    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.

    6 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Public sector must close gap between reforms and citizen experience

    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.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

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