Webinar #19 0f 2022: Analysis and Comments on the Draft National Tax Policy

This presentation was made by John Mutua during the Virtual public forum on Analysis and Comments on the Draft National Tax Policy held on Thursday, 4th August  2022.

Analysis of Kisumu County First Quarter and Second Quarter of 2021/22 Budget Implementation Report

Policy Brief of the Key Audit Findings of the National Government Accounts, 2019/20

The analysis shows in 2019/20, there has been an overall improvement in the way the financial statements were prepared which is attributed to use of IFMIS, guidance by The National Treasury through circulars and issuance of reporting templates to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB). The presentation of the financial statements is however, still below expectations when viewed holistically.

Webinar #11 of 2021 Virtual public forum on Issues in Revenue Estimation in Kenya

This presentation was made by John Mutua, during the Virtual public forum on  Issues in Revenue Estimation in Kenya ”Implications for County Budgets”  held on Friday, 19th March 2021.

Eight Facts on the Medical Equipment Leasing Project in Kenya

This fact sheet examines the status of implementation and performance as a value for money assessment of the MES project; and draws recommendations for policy engagement on corrective measures for the MES Project.

Kenya Urban Areas Performance Index Report 2017

This report shows performance of the six largest urban areas in Kenya based on three areas, namely: service delivery, conditions for investment and governance. Performance of these urban areas is assessed using the Urban Areas Performance Index, a composite Index comprising 67 indicators (questions) that scores, on a scale of 0 (least performance) to 100 (best performance) points and ranks these urban areas. Urban areas that ensure individuals’ free choice, create favourable business conditions, use public resources efficiently and ensure transparency of their activities are ranked higher.

Also, the report provides a rich source of data and information that can be used by different audiences including policy makers, civil society, researchers, students, the media and indeed the general public to inform debate and dialogue on urban governance and planning. For example, this report provides policy makers with impetus to initiate the process of establishing urban areas structures. Similarly, it provides key messages for other groups such as the media and civil society to advocate for the same.

Urban Areas Performance Index 2017: Nairobi

This brief shows performance of Nairobi city based on three areas, namely: service delivery, conditions for investment and governance. Performance this town was assessed using the Urban Areas Performance Index, a composite Index comprising 67 indicators (questions) that scores, on a scale of 0 (least performance) to 100 (best performance) points and ranks these urban areas.

Urban Areas Performance Index 2017: Mombasa

This brief shows performance of Mombasa town based on three areas, namely: service delivery, conditions for investment and governance. Performance this town was assessed using the Urban Areas Performance Index, a composite Index comprising 67 indicators (questions) that scores, on a scale of 0 (least performance) to 100 (best performance) points and ranks these urban areas.

Urban Areas Performance Index 2017: Machakos

This brief shows performance of Machakos town based on three areas, namely: service delivery, conditions for investment and governance. Performance this town was assessed using the Urban Areas Performance Index, a composite Index comprising 67 indicators (questions) that scores, on a scale of 0 (least performance) to 100 (best performance) points and ranks these urban areas.