The engagement reaffirmed a shared commitment to sustained citizen engagement and to strengthening the relationship between public institutions and the people, who remain the ultimate owners of government.
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There was also emphasis on improving responsiveness and accountability, including ensuring timely responses to ATI requests and strengthening public participation processes to clearly demonstrate, over time, how citizen input informs decision-making.
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Discussions highlighted the need to develop a county-specific framework aligned with the national Access to Information Act to strengthen implementation at the county level. While progress has been made, both parties acknowledged areas for improvement.
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Over the past two and a half years, Katiba Institute has supported Nairobi City County by training public officers on proactive disclosure of information and ATI compliance.
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The meeting comes at a transition point as the Access to Information (ATI) project concludes, while emphasising the importance of continued collaboration.
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Sustaining Access to Information gains:
Katiba Institute held a courtesy call with Geoffrey Mosiria, Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service at the Nairobi City County Government.
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Through ATI awareness, community members share how access to information enables them to make informed decisions about issues affecting their daily lives, with ATI champions supporting peer learning and local advocacy to address service delivery challenges within their communities.
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The discussion also highlights project successes, shifts in institutional responsiveness, remaining challenges, and community-driven solutions.
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This week, the Katiba Institute team is in Nakuru having engagements on Access to Information compliance and the training of the County’s ATI Champions.
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Transparent processes not only uphold rights; they also reduce disputes, improve accountability, and strengthen public trust in institutions.
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Citizens should recognise their right to seek and receive information, while public officials have a duty to provide it transparently, lawfully, and promptly.
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Day 2: Bridging Citizens and Government through Access to Information
Katiba Institute in #SamburuCounty today gathers public officials, community representatives, local CSOs, and journalists to strengthen Access to Information practices and improve ATI compliance.
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KI values this collaboration with the Kenya Prisons Service in strengthening access to justice, promoting a culture of constitutionalism, and ensuring respect for human rights principles.
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The upcoming clinic will focus on educating persons in custody about the Constitution, their rights and the criminal justice process.
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The meeting further identified emerging issues that will guide the next phase of efforts to strengthen community engagement and governance.
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The discussion reviewed the project’s achievements and its impact on communities and public officials, while also examining the challenges encountered during implementation.
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Earlier today, the KI team, led by our Deputy ED, met with the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi team to reflect on the key milestones of the ongoing “Empowering State Institutions and Citizens to Use Access to Information for Good Governance and Human Rights” project.
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Despite the challenges, the enthusiasm and dedication of community members stay steadfast. Their stories reflect a growing awareness of the right to information and a determination to use it to hold institutions accountable.
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Voices that Matter: Access to Information as a catalyst for Change.
We are currently on Day 3 of our Access to Information engagements in Nakuru County. Access to information remains a pillar for community-led change.
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Thanks to the project, communities are changing how they interact with public institutions in promoting transparency and improving access to information.
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In today’s Focus Group Discussion, participants share their experiences and the challenges they encounter in their efforts to request information.
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The discussion affirms that timely, accessible, and accurate dissemination of public information is not only a legal obligation but also the basis for transparent and accountable governance.
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Our aim is to strengthen the county government’s commitment to proactive disclosure, as mandated by the Constitution and the Access to Information framework.
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County Government’s Obligation in Proactively Disclosing Information:
This week, we are engaging with public officials and media representatives in Nakuru County to emphasise the significance of proactive disclosure of information.
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We explored why it matters, how it’s protected by law, and what challenges remain.
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Today, we were at Mtaani Radio discussing the right to access information, whether it’s knowing your rights, understanding public policies, or simply staying informed. Access to information empowers communities, strengthens democracy, and promotes transparency.
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This includes their duty as citizens to seek information that is not provided proactively, and the obligations of public entities to disclose or respond to information requests in line with Article 35 of the Constitution and the Access to Information Act.
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It is refreshing to see community members, who have been part of the project, demonstrate a clear understanding of the Access to Information law.
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