The Cabinet has approved a Comprehensive Framework for Infrastructure Projects Pricing, a landmark policy aimed at curbing inflated project costs, enhancing transparency, and ensuring better value for money in public… Read More »Cabinet approves new infrastructure pricing framework to curb cost inflation, boost transparency
Kenyans have made a number of gains through court intervention since the Gen-Z protests mid-last year, reinforcing the constitutional rights to demonstrations and freedom of expression. The court wins have… Read More »Gains from court interventions after Gen Z protests – Daily Nation
The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) is pleased to collaborate with the Okoa Uchumi Campaign on the production of a People’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic report. The Campaign is… Read More »Stealing the Future
A damning report by the Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) accuses Parliament of failing to fulfill its constitutional duty regarding government borrowing, leading to a ballooning national debt and… Read More »Report slams Parliament for weak oversight as debt chokes taxpayers – The Standard
Kenya’s police force has historically been an instrument of political control, a consequence that dates back to the colonial period. Before independence, the colonial police were used to suppress dissent… Read More »2024: A year of blatant state repression through regime policing – KHRC
In this report, we document and assesses corruption in the first two years of the government of President William Ruto. It also covers the waning days of the Uhuru Kenyatta… Read More »WRONG DIRECTION: Corruption in Kenya 2022-2024
The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) has released a report accusing President William Ruto’s administration of fostering a culture of corruption, rampant misuse of public funds, and a worrying… Read More »AfriCOG raises alarm over rising graft, debts under Ruto’s administration – The Eastleigh Voice
A new report has revealed that Kenya acquired 36 new foreign loans totalling Sh898 billion in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, raising concerns about the country’s debt sustainability. According to the… Read More »Swimming in loans: Kenya’s foreign borrowing hits Sh898 billion in 2023-2024 fiscal year – The Eastleigh Voice
Deep-rooted corruption has deepened in the country in the last two years of President William Ruto’s tenure, a corruption report by Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) now claims. Under… Read More »Deep-rooted graft has grown during President’s first term – People Daily
The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) has painted a grim picture of the state of corruption in the country. In its 2024 report, the civil society group accuses the… Read More »AfriCOG lobby group raises questions on war on corruption – Citizen TV Kenya
President William Ruto is the main impediment to the fight against corruption. His decisions and appointments have given a major sign that he is not interested in fighting corruption. This… Read More »AFRICOG accuses the President of lack of goodwill – K24TV
The African Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) has issued a stark warning about the state of corruption in Kenya. In its 2024 report, the civil society organization accuses President William… Read More »AfriCOG report accuses Ruto’s gov’t of mismanaging public funds, fueling graft – Citizen Digital
In this report, we consider the issue of Kenya’s unsustainable foreign debt. We begin with a general overview of Kenya’s external debt and the governance issues raised. We then examine… Read More »Kenya’s Debt Treadmill: The China Portfolio 2000 – 2024
This report examines the recent youth protests in Kenya that began in June 2024, unprecedented in their countrywide mobilisation and political impact. Triggered by massive planned tax hikes and rage… Read More »AfriCOG: The Gen Z Uprising in Kenya and Africa’s Youthquake
HCCHR PET OF 2023TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL……….………..…………………………………….1ST PETITIONERKENYA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION…………………………………………………2ND PETITIONERKATIBA INSTITUTE……………..……………..…………………………………………..…..3RD PETITIONERAFRICA CENTRE FOR OPEN GOVERNANCE (AFRICOG)…….……………….…..4TH PETITIONER V DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS……………………………………………………1ST RESPONDENTGEOFFREY OBIRI……………………..….……………………………………….……..………..2ND RESPONDENTOLIVER MUREITHI…………………………………………………………..……………..………3RD RESPONDENTLAW SOCIETY OF… Read More »HCCHR PETITION OF 2023: Accountability for the “reckless dereliction of duty” by prosecution counsel” in the Kshs 63 billion Arror and Kimwarer dams case
JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATION NO E119 OF 2023 IN THE MATTER OF: ARTICLES, 10, 21(1), 22, 23, 28, 31, 47 AND 258 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010 AND SECTION 18,… Read More »JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATION NO. E119 OF 2023
Petition E016 of 2023 SM Mohochi, J March 18, 2024 Between Katiba Institute……………………………………………………………………………………………..1st Petitioner Law Society of Kenya……………………………………………………………………………………..2nd Petitioner International Commission of Jurists……………………………………………………………………3rd Petitioner Bloggers Association of Kenya…………………………………………………………………………4th Petitioner Kenya Union of… Read More »Petition E016 of 2023
Constitutional Petition E090,E168,E221,E230,E234,E249, E017,E109 & E010 of 2022 (Consolidated)DAS Majanja, EC Mwita & M Thande, JJ June 24, 2022 Between Okiya Omtatah Okoiti………………………………………………………………….1st PetitionerInuka Kenya Na Sisi………………………………………………………………….2nd PetitionerWanjiru Gikonyo………………………………………………………………….3rd PetitionerKenya Human Rights Commission………………………………………………………………….4th PetitionerTransparency International… Read More »Petition E090, E168, E221, E230, E234, E249, E017, E109 & E010 of 2022 (Consolidated) on persons with integrity issues vying for public office in the General Elections
Presidential Election Petition E005, E001, E002, E003, E004, E007 & E008 of 2022 (Consolidated)MK Koome, CJ & P, PM Mwilu, DCJ & V-P, MK Ibrahim, SC Wanjala, NS Ndungu, I Lenaola & W Ouko,… Read More »Presidential Election Petition E005, E001, E002, E003, E004, E007 & E008 of 2022
Constitutional and Human Rights Petition E043, E057 & E109 of 2022 EN Maina, DO Ogembo & HI Ong’udi, JJ April 20, 2022 IN THE MATTER OF THREATENED CONTRAVENTION OF ARTICLES 1, 2,… Read More »Constitutional and Human Rights Petition E043, E057 & E109 of 2022 on the legality of the Political Parties (Amendment) Act, 2022
Petition E306 of 2022 M Thande, J August 4, 2022 Between Kenya Human Rights Commission……………………………….1st Petitioner Katiba Institute…………………………………………………………………2nd Petitioner Kenya Section of International Commission Of Jurists (Icj)-Kenya……………………………….3rd Petitioner Haki Yetu…………………………………………………………………4th Petitioner Inuka… Read More »Petition E306 of 2022 ON THE ABANDONMENT OF THE MANUAL REGISTER FOR THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTIONS
CONSOLIDATED CONSTITUTIONAL PETITIONS NO. E540 & E546 OF 2021 -BETWEEN- 1. KATIBA INSTITUTE 2. … Read More »CONSOLIDATED CONSTITUTIONAL PETITIONS NO. E540 & E546 OF 2021 ON THE LACK OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT
PETITION NO. 236 OF 2018IN THE MATTER OF THE CONTRAVENTION OF ARTICLES 2, 3, 10, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27(1), 27(3), 27(8), 131(2),132(2)(f), 159, 165, 232, 233, 234, 249,… Read More »PETITION NO. 236 OF 2018 ON THE APPOINTMENT OF 129 INTERESTED PARTIES TO POSITIONS OF EITHER CHAIRPERSONS OR MEMBERS OF BOARDS IN PARASTATALS AND STATE CORPORATIONS
CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NO 548 OF 2017 KATIBA INSTITUTE………………………………………………………..1ST PETITIONER AFRICA CENTER FOR OPEN GOVERNANCE………………………2ND PETITIONER OKIYA OMTATAH OKOITI……………………………………………….3RD PETITIONER DAVID OUMA OCHIENG………………………………………………….4TH PETITIONER VERSUS THE HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL……………………………………..1ST REPONDENT GOVERNMENT… Read More »JUDGMENT: CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NO 548 OF 2017 ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE ELECTION LAWS (AMENDMENT) ACT 2017
Constitutional and Human Rights Petition 268 of 2018 & 251 of 2017 (Consolidated) AC Mrima, J January 21, 2021 Between Katiba Institute…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1st Petitioner Okiya Omtata Okoiti……………………………………………………………………………………………….2nd Petitioner Kenya Coalition for Wildlife Conservation and Management…………………………………3rd… Read More »RULING: Constitutional and Human Rights Petition 268 of 2018 & 251 of 2017 on amendments to the Environment Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8
Constitutional Petition 379 of 2017 AC Mrima, J December 16, 2022 Between Katiba Institute………………………………………………………………………………………..1st Petitioner Africa Centre for Open Governance (AFRICOG)……………………………………………..2nd Petitioner and Attorney General……………………………………………………………………..1st Respondent Inspector General of Police…………………………………………………………2nd Respondent and… Read More »JUDGMENT: CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION 379 OF 2017 ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF IMPUGNED AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE ACT
CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NO 331 OF 2016 KATIBA INSTITUTE…………………………………………………………1ST PETITIONER AFRICA CENTRE FOR OPEN GOVERNANCE…………………………..…2ND PETITIONER VERSUS THE HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL…………………1ST RESPONDENT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION…….…….2ND RESPONDENT JUDGMENT… Read More »JUDGMENT: CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NO 331 OF 2016 ON APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET SECRETARIES,
