The Budget Making Process

The Constitution of Kenya requires public participation in public financial management.The annual budget process is both the process and tool used by the government to raise and spend money to deliver services to the citizens of Kenya.

Under Article 201(a) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 (CoK), Public participation in public finance is not only a constitutional principle but a mandatory requirement for governments whether National or County under public finance to comply with.

2015 CSO Sustainability Index for Sub-Saharan Africa

The CSO Sustainability Index (CSOSI) for Sub-Saharan Africa is a tool created by USAID to study the strength and overall viability of CSO sectors in each country. The CSOSI tracks changes in the strength of the CSO sector over time and allows for cross-country comparison. Local CSO leaders and activists have found the Index process and final product to be a useful opportunity to look at the larger picture and reflect on sectorial advancements and remaining challenges. 2015 is the seventh edition of this publication.

Mbinu za Uwajibikaji wa Kijamii Kipimo cha Jamii cha Utendakazi na Ukaguzi wa Kijamii

Kijitabu hiki ni cha lugha mbili; Kiswahili na Kiingereza.

Kijitabu hiki kimeundwa kwa kutambua ongezeko la ufahamu kuwa mashirika ya kijamii na watu binafsi wana wajibu muhimu wa kutekeleza katika kuchangia uwajibikaji wa wafanyakazi wa serikali katika utoaji wao wa huduma za umma.Kupitia kwa kijitabu hiki, taasisi ya maswala ya kiuchumi inatarajia kuwatambulisha wananchi kuhusu kipimo cha jamii cha utendakazi na taratibu za ukaguzi wa kijamii.

Social Accountability Mechanisms; Community Scorecard and Social Audit

This is a bilingual booklet; Swahili and English which has been developed in recognition of growing appreciation that locally based associations and individuals have a significant role to play with regard to enhancing accountability of public officials in the delivery of public services.

Citizen Report Card on Service Delivery in Public Primary Schools: Findings from the Counties of Baringo, Busia, Kajiado, Kilifi, Mombasa, Nairobi and Taita-Taveta

An assessment of public service providers enables them to evaluate their own services. It is best to allow service consumers and beneficiary communities themselves to do the assessment since they understand the real context and can give authentic information about their own satisfaction than anybody else. The Citizen Report Card Survey is an instrument that provides important feedback to the service provider on the adequacy, efficiency and quality of services from actual users of public services. One of the primary purposes of the survey is to empower citizens and motivate service providers to engage with them on service delivery.

Participatory Budgeting, Community Score Card and Citizen Report Card Toolkit

Citizen participation in governance is a key component of the public reforms that were instituted by Kenya’s 2010 Constitution. Article 1 (1) of the Constitution states that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya. This power can be expressed through direct participation by the people or indirectly through their democratically elected representatives, Article 1 (2).

Nairobi City Scenarios

Nairobi is among the cities of the continent of Africa that is growing rapidly partly due to opportunities that it provides for Kenyans migrating from the rural areas and inhabitants from other countries of Africa. Nairobi is home to major organizations such as the United Nations headquarters. Its central location in the continent Africa and proximity to the coastal town of Mombasa not to mention its conducive climate makes it a favourite for many. Nairobi contributes about 60% of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product.

A Primer to the Emerging Extractive Sector in Kenya: Resource Bliss, Dilemma or Curse

Handbook on County Planning, County Budgeting and Social Accountability

This handbook aims to provide an easy read to citizens as well as leaders on public finance under Kenya’s devolved governance, planning and budgeting at the county level and highlights some social accountability tools and mechanisms. The book has been developed in recognition of growing appreciation among governments, the donor community and civil society that local communities have a significant role to play with regard to enhancing accountability of public officials in the management of public funds, reducing corruption and leakage of funds and improving public service delivery.