The Institute for Social Accountability
Wananchi Rada!
This Gender Analysis Report explores the agri-food governance systems of Kiambu County, with a focus on the dairy, poultry, horticulture, and avocado value chains. It examines how societal norms and the division of power and resources—within households, across markets, and in policy-making spaces differentially affect men and women.
Stealing the Future is not just a title — it is a painful truth and a call to action. This report lays bare the systemic plunder of Kenya’s present and future, driven by ballooning debt, the looting of public resources, and the steady collapse of essential services like healthcare, education, and access to dignified livelihoods.
“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.
Right to food is one of the fundamental human rights recognized at both national and global level. In Kenya, right to food is a constitutional guarantee (Article 43 1 C and 53 1 C) but despite this, almost 30 percent of the population is undernourished. The consequences of food insecurity are far-reaching.
The following brief summarizes Kenya’s debt crisis, the role of weak governance and corruption, and several top reforms needed to assure the accountable use of financing moving forward.
This information pack is a guide to understanding the budget-making process and how you, as a citizen, can influence decisions that affect your daily life- like healthcare, schools, and roads! It breaks down the complicated stuff (yes, those endless documents and meetings) into simple, clear steps.
A Citizen Accountability Audit (CAA) is a participatory approach where the community/citizens are involved in promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
Nairobi, Kenya: A December 2022 study by Twaweza titled ‘State of the Nation’ indicates that three out
of four households (75%) said that their daily income is insufficient to meet their daily needs. At the
household level, inflation and cost of living were named as a top concern by 60% of citizens.
A Bill for AN ACT of Parliament to amend the Public Finance Management Act and for connected purposes
The study was developed with the main aim of identifying factors that keep women from
accessing government procurement opportunities and providing salient recommendations to
overcome these barriers.