Devolved government is the most transformative aspect of Kenya’s governance in the Constitution of Kenya. The effective management of the transition is critical to the realisation of devolved governance as enshrined in the constitution and anticipated by the people of Kenya. In authoring this booklet it is my hope that this publication will be used by civil society actors to keep the transition bodies honest during the transition to devolved government process.
On January 2, 2013, The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) took a bold step in advancing public accountability by filing a landmark case challenging the National Treasury’s decision to release Ksh. 10.1 billion for the completion of CDF projects by the 10th Parliament—a move that raised questions about governance, fiscal prudence, and the integrity of public resource management.