TISA envisions a Citizen-led public accountability for good governance. To achieve this, TISA recognizes the need for a multifaceted approach that addresses the root causes of social inequality and injustice. At the core of TISA’s strategy is the belief that active citizen engagement catalyzes social accountability and change. TISA will work to strengthen the capacity of citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage with government institutions and oversight commissions, both demanding accountability and speaking truth to power.
“Living Accountability” reflects the idea that social accountability (SAcc) is rooted in the lived experiences, beliefs, and values of ordinary citizens. It emphasizes that accountability is not imposed from above but emerges from communities themselves, shaped by their collective understanding of governance and justice.
Four in every ten Kenyans are poor, and many more are at risk of falling into poverty unless urgent and decisive action is taken to allocate public resources wisely and spend prudently. Their dreams of a dignified life are constantly shattered, and essential public services, particularly in agriculture, education, health, and other critical sectors, continue to deteriorate.



