Transparency International Kenya

Anti-corruption watchdog that monitors infrastructure spending and graft; recently documented Sh600 billion in losses from stalled projects and called for IMF governance report transparency.

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June 2026
12 JunCapital 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
May 2026
16 MayCapital 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
6 MayCapital 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
6 MayThe 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

Politics

Kenya's Constitution risks unfulfilled without tangible democratic delivery

The News

At the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi, speakers warned that Kenya's progressive Constitution cannot deliver its promise unless leaders and public institutions translate democratic guarantees into tangible results, accountability and meaningful citizen participation. Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga said those in power find constitutional provisions inconvenient and are unwilling to implement them, while other speakers emphasised that rebuilding public confidence requires changes in institutional processes, personnel and direction, not just improved messaging.

21 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 21 October

Kenya's Constitution risks unfulfilled without tangible democratic delivery
At the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi, speakers warned that Kenya's progressive Constitution cannot deliver its promise unless leaders and public institutions translate democratic guarantees into tangible results, accountability and meaningful citizen participation. Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga said those in power find constitutional provisions inconvenient and are unwilling to implement them, while other speakers emphasised that rebuilding public confidence requires changes in institutional processes, personnel and direction, not just improved messaging.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Mutunga warns Kenya's Constitution lacks institutional implementation
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga warned that Kenya's constitutional promises risk remaining unfulfilled unless public institutions act on citizens' demands for accountability, transparency and participation. Speaking at the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi, Mutunga challenged leaders and institutions to implement the Constitution's provisions rather than treat them as obstacles.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

IEBC summons UDA Secretary-General over deceased voter remarks
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned United Democratic Alliance Secretary-General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks suggesting that fingerprints of deceased people could be used to vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Omar is directed to appear on October 21 to respond to allegations stemming from statements he allegedly made at a public rally in Mombasa County on September 11.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CJ Koome rejects SRC recusal bid in judges' car allowance case
Chief Justice Martha Koome has rejected a bid by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to have her and Justice Mohammed Warsame recuse themselves from a Supreme Court case challenging judges' Sh10 million taxable car allowance. The SRC, which expressed concerns about the judges' impartiality based on their previous involvement in Judicial Service Commission discussions and alleged remarks by Koome, cited the need for impartiality in the dispute.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 12 September

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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 →